President’s Column Colleen Byrne, Ph.D. It seems
like just yesterday that I was a brand new Clinic Director
attending an APTC meeting for the first time. Although it was
scary being new, I distinctly recall the welcoming spirit of APTC
members. Their willingness to share experiences and resources put
me at ease. Since then, membership in APTC has been the single
most valuable aspect of my professional development. Before
officially taking over as President, I want to offer heartfelt
thanks to Eric Sauer for his steadfast leadership and mentorship.
I’m happy to say that he’s only a phone call away. Also, I want to
thank Erica Wise, Don Morgan, and Glen Ashekanzi for all of their
hard work as they rotate off the Executive Committee. You can run,
but you can’t hide! I know where all of you work. In my
time as President, I hope to keep all the aspects of APTC in place
that make us great. It is also my hope that we can become more
visible to the field. I would like us to increase our exposure to
other psychology organizations. No group is better suited to make
suggestions regarding the training of doctoral level
psychologists. We have the ground-level, hands-on experience of
those that have borne the battle. I also look forward to working
with President-Elect Tony Cellucci who is heading our liaison
efforts so that we can expand our influence within psychology. Even
though many of us might struggle with the difference between a
post, text, or tweet, the next generation of psychologists is
seriously plugged in. In order to stay relevant to that group and
the next, APTC needs to step up its digital game. Thanks to those
that have already joined the Social Networking Committee and to
Don Morgan and Lettie Flores for agreeing to lead. In the next two
years, I expect that you will find APTC in every communication
medium that exists. Please
know that I am always available. Happy Spring! Respectfully, Colleen
