From the Minutes: A potpourri of things from the Board: July 2012

Article archive / September 1, 2012

Originally published: . Volume 4, No. 1. Source pages: 4.

Oral Examination Committee: Dr. Zimmermann, Chair and Dr. Culross Vice Chair Jurisprudence Examination Committee: Dr. Courtney, Chair and Dr. Matthews, Vice Chair Legislative Coordinator [Oversight] Committee: Dr. Burnett, Chair and Dr. Courtney, Vice Chair Liaison to Professional Organizations and Boards: Dr. Courtney, Chair and Dr. Burnett, Vice Chair Continuing Education: Dr. Culross, Chair and Dr. Zimmermann, Vice Chair Supervision/Credentials Review: Dr. Culross, Chair and Dr. Burnett, Vice Chair Complaints Committee: Dr. Matthews, Chair and Dr. Courtney, Vice Chair Long Range Planning: Dr. Matthews, Chair, and Dr. Burnett, Vice Chair

Liaison to Professional Organizations and Boards: Ms. Parker informed the Board that ASPPB has requested a representative from Louisiana sit on the ASPPB Annual Meeting panel for regarding liaison to professional organizations. The Board agreed that Dr. Courtney should be the LA representative at the conference. The Board carefully reviewed the ASPPB Portability Grant. The Board discussed matters concerning the Louisiana Psychological Association. The Board agreed to notify the Louisiana Psychological Association of upcoming meeting dates and new committee assignments. 2.

LSBEP Opinion Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse: The Board approved the draft opinion regarding Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, and designated it as LSBEP Opinion 14.

The Psychology Times request-Act 251 emails: Ms. Parker informed the Board that Dr. Nelson has requested all emails form 2008-2009, prior to the Governor’s signature, regarding Act 251. The Board carefully discussed the request and directed Ms. Parker to consult with Lloyd Lunceford, Esquire.

2012 Renewal Update: Ms. Parker informed the Board that as of July 13, 2012, 553 psychologists had renewed, 495 were online renewals and 58 were paper renewals. Ms. Parker updated the Board about changes to the database including a new function for a renewal disciplinary action report.

Dr. Darla Burnett, the newest psychology board member, calls Kinkos to find prices for copying, at a recent board meeting.

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