Article archive / June 1, 2010
Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 10. Source pages: 1, 7.
On May 18th Governor Jindal announced his appointment of Dr. Rita Culross to the Psychology Board. Dr. Culross will replace Dr. Jillandra Rovaris whose normal term expires this month.
Dr. Culross is a Jo Ellen Levy Yates Professor with the Department of Educational Theory, Policy, & Practice in the College of Education at LSU, Baton Rouge. She received her doctorate from Purdue University.
In her statement for nomination, Dr. Culross wrote, “With the passage of new legislation regarding the practice of Medical Psychology there is a need for experienced psychologists to volunteer for service on the Board. I believe the Board serves the profession and the public best if the membership reflects the broad array of work settings and specialties in psychology. I would bring the perspective of a trainer with more than 30 years as a licensed psychologist. In addition, I would work to expand continuing education activities for all specialties and would lend my expertise gained working on programs of continuing education.”
This is the final of three appointments that licensees voted on last November. Other recent appointments include Dr. Tony Young, appointed in March to fill the position felt open by the resignation of Dr. Glen Ally. Dr. Young will serve until 2012. Dr. John Simoneaux was appointed in April to fill a position left open by Dr. Paul Dammers, and will serve until 2013.
Dr. Culross
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