Immediate Past Chair

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Serve as a member of the Region I Advisory Committee, providing assistance to the current Chair and other members of the Committee.

DURATION: Serves for a one year term, immediately following the term as Chair, beginning January 1.

A . Function of Position

Represents Region I at all NCURA meetings, activities and other functions as necessary. The Immediate Past Chair will be a voting member of the Region I Advisory Committee.

B . Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Immediate Past Chair will advise and counsel the Chair, Chair-Elect and other members of the Region I Advisory Committee about all regional business and activities.

C . Time Commitment

Approximately 3-6 hours total to attend Advisory Committee meetings and the Region I business meeting at regional and national NCURA meetings. An additional 1-2 hours per month may be spent advising the current Chair.

D . Public Speaking

Minor public speaking required.

E . Qualifications/Requirements

(1) Knowledge and/or Skills: Previous experience as Region I Chair required. Research administration experience is required.

(2) Education and/or Experience: Must be a member of Region I. Familiarity with research administration issues or specific expertise in a particular specialty area within the profession is desirable.

(3.) Eligibility – Must be a member of Region I.

F . Training and Support

Advisory Committee members and other members of the region who have held positions within NCURA.

G . Additional Information

(1) Benefits: Professional development and recognition regionally and nationally within NCURA.

(2) Travel: Travel is required to attend Advisory Committee meetings, the Region I Spring meeting, and (preferably) the national NCURA meeting in Washington , D.C. Reimbursement for travel expenses is not available under normal circumstances.

H. Election Procedure

Not applicable. The Immediate Past Chair position will be assumed annually by the previous Chair of Region I.