Welcome, Leaders!
Thank you for your service to IPPA and the field of positive psychology!
IPPA’s divisions play a vital role in advancing our mission. Specifically, divisions:
- Help members learn, connect and collaborate
- Advance the science and practice of positive psychology
- Develop thought leadership and best practices
- Bridge research and practice
- Share the findings of positive psychology with other professions
As a division leader, you play an essential role in leading volunteers, serving members, and advancing strategic efforts. This toolkit is meant to give you the tools and resources you will need to succeed.
Please take a moment to watch this brief overview of the toolkit:
If you ever have a question that is not addressed here, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
All the best,
Jenny Brennan, Director of Year-Round Programming
jbrennan@ippanetwork.org
Quick Access:
2020 roster of division leaders: 2020 Division Leadership Teams Contact Sheet
2020 schedule for Monthly News Round-up emails:
- Wednesday, June 10 (content due on June 8)
View (or update) the monthly calendar of meetings: Divisions Committee and individual division leadership team meetings
Submit news for the Monthly News Round-Up by emailing editor@ippanetwork.org
Ask for an update to the public-facing website by emailing webmaster@ippanetwork.org
For updates to IPPA Engage or other questions, email info@ippanetwork.org
Build, Train, Manage Your Team
Division Officers (President, President-Elect and Secretary), serve 2-year terms that correspond with the World Congress.
Committee Leads (various program leads, communication, etc.) are appointed by the Division Officers with the approval of the Divisions Committee Program Director. These leads may serve 1 or 2-year terms.
- Leadership Team Job Descriptions
- Best Practices for Team Management
- Divisions Section of IPPA’s Constitution
- IPPA Constitution (2019, July)
New Volunteer OnBoarding Process.
All volunteers must take a New Volunteer Orientation and agree to the Member Code of Conduct before starting their terms. Please exercise the steps below to familiarize yourself with IPPA’s expectations:
Deliver Strategic Value
All division activity is guided by IPPA’s mission, strategic aims, and division charters.
- IPPA’s Strategic Aims and Division Program Vision
- Member Survey Research Findings
- Division Charters:
Key Activities to Deliver Value & Advance the Mission
- Connect with Members with IPPA Engage Member Community
- Hold Research-Practice Discussions/ Educational Webinar
- Discuss new Science from Positive Psychology Journals
- Produce a Division-led Publication
- Join the Mentoring Program
- Communicate with Members
- Access Technology Platforms
- Plan Public Outreach
- Plan for the World Congress: Session, Business Meeting, Etc.
Reporting, Policies, Procedures
Annually, Division Officers are required to provide an activity report for the previous year by March 1st, 2020. These reports are shared with the Board of Directors.
- 2019 Division Activity Report Template
- Revisit 2019 Divisions’ Activity Proposals
- Budget Request Form
- Planning Guide
Annually, Division Officers, in coordination with IPPA’s Divisions Committee and the Director of Year-Round Programming undertake strategic planning to help Divisions deliver steady member value and sustainable offerings to members year-round. The annual division activity proposal helps IPPA to anticipate volunteer, organizational and financial support needed for the coming year. In 2020, IPPA will encourage divisions to focus on sustaining their current offerings and preparing for the 7th World Congress in Vancouver.
IPPA Policies:
- Communication & Media Policy
- Conflict of Interest & Member Code of Conduct
- Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorship Policy
- Election Procedure
- Scientific Standards and Practitioner Guidelines
2020 roster of division leaders: 2020 Division Leadership Teams Contact Sheet
2020 schedule for Monthly News Round-up emails:
- Wednesday, June 10 (content due on June 8)
View (or update) the monthly calendar of meetings: Divisions Committee and individual division leadership team meetings
Submit news for the Monthly News Round-Up by emailing editor@ippanetwork.org
Ask for an update to the public-facing website by emailing webmaster@ippanetwork.org
For updates to IPPA Engage or other questions, email info@ippanetwork.org
Build, Train, Manage Your Team
Division Officers (President, President-Elect and Secretary), serve 2-year terms that correspond with the World Congress.
Committee Leads (various program leads, communication, etc.) are appointed by the Division Officers with the approval of the Divisions Committee Program Director. These leads may serve 1 or 2-year terms.
- Leadership Team Job Descriptions
- Best Practices for Team Management
- Divisions Section of IPPA’s Constitution
- IPPA Constitution (2019, July)
New Volunteer OnBoarding Process.
All volunteers must take a New Volunteer Orientation and agree to the Member Code of Conduct before starting their terms. Please exercise the steps below to familiarize yourself with IPPA’s expectations:
Deliver Strategic Value
All division activity is guided by IPPA’s mission, strategic aims, and division charters.
- IPPA’s Strategic Aims and Division Program Vision
- Member Survey Research Findings
- Division Charters:
Key Activities to Deliver Value & Advance the Mission
- Connect with Members with IPPA Engage Member Community
- Hold Research-Practice Discussions/ Educational Webinar
- Discuss new Science from Positive Psychology Journals
- Produce a Division-led Publication
- Join the Mentoring Program
- Communicate with Members
- Access Technology Platforms
- Plan Public Outreach
- Plan for the World Congress: Session, Business Meeting, Etc.
Reporting, Policies, Procedures
Annually, Division Officers are required to provide an activity report for the previous year by March 1st, 2020. These reports are shared with the Board of Directors.
- 2019 Division Activity Report Template
- Revisit 2019 Divisions’ Activity Proposals
- Budget Request Form
- Planning Guide
Annually, Division Officers, in coordination with IPPA’s Divisions Committee and the Director of Year-Round Programming undertake strategic planning to help Divisions deliver steady member value and sustainable offerings to members year-round. The annual division activity proposal helps IPPA to anticipate volunteer, organizational and financial support needed for the coming year. In 2020, IPPA will encourage divisions to focus on sustaining their current offerings and preparing for the 7th World Congress in Vancouver.
IPPA Policies:
- Communication & Media Policy
- Conflict of Interest & Member Code of Conduct
- Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorship Policy
- Election Procedure
- Scientific Standards and Practitioner Guidelines
