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Division 19 Campus Representatives are an elite community of talented and dedicated graduate students who serve as university-level ambassadors for the Division, the field of military psychology, and the United States military as a whole. Campus Reps are vital relay stations for the flow of information both from and to the Division and serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) in military psychology and related information at their respective campuses. Above all, Division 19 Campus Representatives are expected to uphold and endorse the overall mission, objectives, ideals, and core values of Division 19 and the various branches of the United States Armed Forces within which, and to whom, we serve.
Expected Roles and Responsibilities of Campus Representatives:
1. Assist Division 19 Student Affairs Committee in disseminating information and professional development opportunities to students interested in military psychology.
2. Convey ideas and provide bottom-up feedback to Student Affairs Committee on behalf of fellow students.
3. Learn Division 19 bylaws, governance, and organizational structure.
4. Continue to develop knowledge of uniformed services and the role psychologists play within that environment.
5. Recruit fellow students to Division 19 and APAGS.
6. Serve as local ambassadors for Division 19 and military psychology on campus.
7. Work with faculty advisers to enhance cultural awareness of military populations.
Specific Duties:
1. Hold at least one Business Meeting per semester on campus, with meeting minutes taken down and submitted to Student Affairs Committee as an attachment.
2. Serve as permanent (ie., non-elected, and for the length of tenure) member of Student Chapter’s Board/Leadership Team, representing and advising on Division 19’s bylaws, preferences, concerns, and best interests.
3. Participate in periodic teleconferences with Student Affairs Committee and fellow Campus Representatives from around the country.
4. (If attending the APA Convention), attend the Div. 19 Business Meeting, Presidential Address, and represent their university at the Social Hour.
Complete the Division 19 Campus Representative Packet, which consists of:
1) Completed application form on Google Forms
2) CV (upload CV within this application)
3) A letter from a faculty member at your school’s program who attests that they will oversee your school’s campus chapter and your commitment as a Campus Representative. Within this letter, they should also include information that recommends you for the position. (Upload letter within this application).
Campus Representatives are encouraged to establish, develop, and operate Division 19/Military Psychology Student Chapters for the benefit of current and future students of military psychology at their universities. As part of the Division 19 Student Chapter Network, the primary objective of individual chapters is to supplement traditional graduate-level psychology education with military-specific programming, training, and educational opportunities
2025 Outstanding Chapter of the Year Recipient
2025 Outstanding Chapter of the Year Recipient
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
The Uniformed Services University (USU) Division 19 chapter has been awarded the Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award for their exceptional engagement and impact over the past year. The chapter consistently provided valuable opportunities for its members, hosting at least one activity per month. The USU chapter's calendar was packed with a variety of events, including monthly "Brown Bag Lunches" with esteemed military psychologists and workshops on topics like internship applications and CV writing. They also coordinated social events, a book club with Dr. Mark Staal, and an IRB workshop in collaboration with Psi Chi.
Beyond campus, the chapter made a significant impact on the broader community. They participated in Wreaths Across America at Arlington Cemetery, toured the National Museum of Health and Medicine, and hosted a year-end social for camaraderie and networking. The chapter was also well-represented at the 2025 Military Psychology Summit and had five members attend the APA Convention. The USU chapter will use the accompanying awarded funds to enhance member experiences and recognize guest speakers and outstanding students with challenge coins. A portion of the funds will also support events like their upcoming third annual summer book club review, featuring Dr. Xenakis and his book, Preventing and Treating the Invisible Wounds of War (Sep 10, please feel free to join the discussion!).
Your school could win up to $500! Applications open 01MAY and close 28MAY. Recipients are announced 01JUN.
Current Campus Representatives
Adler University
Alliant University- San Diego
Fielding Graduate University
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
William James College
If you have any questions about the roles and responsibilities of the Division 19 Campus Representative position, please contact the Student Affairs Committee at studentaffairs@militarypsych.org
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