Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

Executive Council Highlights

Highlights of January 14, 2006 Meeting

Location: SCP Offices 348 Albert St., Regina

Meeting called to order at 10:12 a.m.

Present: G. Halbert, D. Blackman, J. Curry, H. Cherland, L. Loutzenhiser, S. Jacobson, W. Streelasky and F. Lalonde
Others: K. Messer-Engel, Deputy Registrar
Regrets: D. Randall, J. Dudgeon and M. Reeves

  1. In the light of questions raised through the Government Bylaw consultations with Stakeholders, Council decided that, as of January 14, 2006, the College will not register any applicant who does not meet the full Foundational Knowledge requirements in all four areas. Students who anticipate applying for membership in the College should be aware of this requirement and the criteria outlined in the Handbook for Applicants (page 14).
  2. Following continued discussions over the necessity of ensuring College members are appropriately covered with liability insurance the question of mandatory insurance was referred for consideration to the Legislation and Bylaws.
  3. The costs of the oral examination session held November 18 2005 were identified. Council approved a fee of $250 for each oral examination to help cover the cost of these interviews beginning April 1, 2006.
  4. The Nominating Committee reported on the election results. There was no nomination for President-Elect. The other positions were filled by acclamation.
  5. D. Randall has resigned from the position as Registrar for the College. His expertise, insight and guidance will be sorely missed. Council reviewed and updated the description and duties originally developed for the position of Registrar.
  6. Council gratefully accepted the document A Proposal for Guiding Post-Certification Changes in Competence presented by the Ad Hoc Committee on Competence. It will be posted on the SKCP website in the near future.
  7. D. Blackman will attend the ASPPB Meeting in April.2006.
  8. Office staff have requested all reports be submitted in preparation for the Annual Report to be issued to members

The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Upcoming meetings were tentatively scheduled for February 11, 2006 and March 11, 1006.

The Annual General Meeting will be held on March 25th 2006.

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