DRAFT ONLY College of Organisational Psychologists (COP) Student membership May, 2008.

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College of Organisational College of Organisational Psychologists (COP)Psychologists (COP)

Student membershipStudent membership

May, 2008


Introduction to APSIntroduction to APS

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for

psychologists in Australia,

representing more than

16,000 members.


Introduction to APSIntroduction to APS

The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It

spreads the message that psychologists make a difference to peoples’ lives, through

improving scientific knowledge and community wellbeing.


Introduction to COPIntroduction to COP

APS members and student members can join groups or colleges which promote specialty

areas of psychology. One of these is the College of Organisational Psychologists

(COP)


APS Colleges Promote the ProfessionAPS Colleges Promote the Profession

Maintain practice standards and quality assurance

Encourage and support the education and professional development of specialist practitioners

Hold seminars, courses and conferences

Publish newsletters

Perform a range of activities on behalf of members


College of Organisational Psychology

Organisational psychologists apply the latest psychological knowledge and techniques to improve

organisations.

There are many benefits to being part of a progressive college where networking, support and education are

key components.


Our members

COP has 453 members nationally (and 8 international members)

Membership consists of students through to experienced organisational psychologists

Almost 100 members are students


Student Membership BenefitsStudent Membership Benefits

Exposure to knowledge of latest discoveries, recent trends,

popular tools, and career opportunities

Networking, social contacts, enjoyable interactions, and a sense of professional identity



COP facilitates new entrants into Organisational Psychology and strives to

support and enhance individuals

who work in the field.



An exciting time to join COP as new goals and initiatives will bring value to your membership

A terrific opportunity to be a part of this exciting organisational transformation


Student Involvement in COPStudent Involvement in COP

Students can become more involved with COP by serving on the State committee

Opportunity to serve community and enhance CV; e.g. positions on the committee or

student representative


What Students SayWhat Students Say

"Being a student rep on the SA COP committee has proven to be a great way of keeping up to date with

org psych events/developments in SA. For example, I attended the recent organisational psychology

conference in Adelaide as a "student helper“ and in return got free access to all the sessions! Being a

student member also provides me with an opportunity to network with people who are already in the field and to get a better idea of what to expect once the

degree is finished.“

Gorjana, Student member of COP SA



“A positive outcome of being involved with COP/SA chapter, as a student, is getting to know colleagues!

I have learnt about becoming a registered OrgPsych and what you need to know to be a good one. I hear

what the other COP chapters in Australia are doing to attract new members and I am proud that SA is steps

ahead in initiatives and actions.”

Marcela, Student member of COP SA



“Serving on the National and State committees has been a useful professional development experience

for me, as I’ve been given leadership and project management responsibilities that students aren’t

usually exposed to. Being a student member of COP has been great, both in terms of networking and

receiving the latest professional knowledge.”

Tim, Student member of COP NSW


How Do I Join?How Do I Join?

If you are a student member of the APS, COP student membership is free and involves

completing a short form.

Contact SA COP secretary, Shelley Rogers at [email protected]


COP WebsiteCOP Website

Visit the COP website: www.groups.psychology.org.au/cop/

http://www.groups.psychology.org.au/cop/

DRAFT ONLY College of Organisational Psychologists (COP) Student membership May, 2008.

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