Happy Friday! Summer has officially arrived in Washington, DC. I am celebrating by fleeing for the weekend to colder temperatures in the mountains. Before I go here are your articles for this week. Enjoy and stay cool.
Passport for Transfer
(Inside Higher Ed) The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) rolled out its new “interstate passport” project this week which seeks to make it easier to transfer credits across state lines.
Antioch Eliminates Jobs of 5 Presidents
(Inside Higher Ed) In a move to simplify its governance structure, Antioch University’s Board of Governors eliminated the positions of presidents and roles of trustees at its five campuses.
Another test?
(Monitor on Psychology) An overview of the new licensure test that is being developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
Jen McCrindle, MPA is the Assistant Director of Policy Analysis and Communication for the American Psychological Association’s Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (OPCA). OPCA works with the Commission on Accreditation to accredit doctoral, internship, and postdoctoral residency psychology programs that prepare trainees for practice in health service psychology. She has a diverse background working in the health service field and with regulatory bodies. In her work in specialized/professional accreditation, she ensures that the Standards of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology closely align with state psychology licensing boards’ and accreditation recognition bodies’ policies, including the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. She also is an adjunct faculty member for Villanova University’s Department of Public Administration. Currently, she is working with the APA Commission on Accreditation to implement new accreditation standards and policies for health service psychology training programs that lead to licensure. In her spare time, Jen enjoys running, traveling, and cooking new dishes.
