Society for the Teaching of Psychology: Division 2 of the American Psychological Association

About STP

    Mission Statement

    (STP membership approved the most recent revision, January 10, 2021)

    The Society for the Teaching of Psychology promotes excellence in the teaching and learning of psychology. The Society provides resources and services, access to a global collaborative community, and opportunities for professional development. It endeavors to promote equity and social justice for teachers and students of psychology with marginalized, racially minoritized, and intersecting identities. The Society also strives to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning; advocate for the needs of teachers of psychology; promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives within the teaching and learning of psychology; foster partnerships across academic settings; and increase recognition of the value of the teaching profession.

    Leadership and History

    Other Resources

    Travel Reimbursement Information

    Questions about travel reimbursement? Please contact STP's Treasurer at treasurer@teachpsych.org

    Bylaws, Policies, and Operating Procedures

    Our Policies and Procedures Manual (see below). This manual includes just about everything you would like to know about STP's policies and procedures, such as:
      • Our By-Laws (p. 7)
      • Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP (p. 87)
      • Accessibility Guidelines (p. 100)
      • Translation Policy (p. 91)
      • Policy on Purchases by STP Leaders (p. 27)

    Contact Information

    STP functions as Division 2 of the American Psychological Association (APA) but welcomes to full membership those who have no APA affiliation. It is not necessary to belong to APA in order to be a member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.

    Our physical mailing address is:

    APA
    Attn: Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Div 2)
    Division Engagement Office
    750 First St. NE
    Washington, DC 20002-4242

    For questions about STP, the status of your membership, or for address changes, please email Sue Frantz, STP Executive Director, at stp@teachpsych.org

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