Applications are now OPEN for the 2025 Advisory Shadow Program

Overview
The Region I Advisory Shadow Program (ASP) is one of a Region I program. The purpose is to connect our members, promote professional growth  and simultaneously grow and enhance the Region. Region I members in good standing will have an opportunity to witness the business and programmatic aspects of running Region I activities by “shadowing” in a non-voting capacity at Advisory Committee (AC) meetings over the course of a year, typically January through December. Please email the Professional Development Committee for more information.

Regional Needs Served
Identifying and recruiting future leaders for Region I is among our top priorities. By providing Region I members with an informal exposure to the inner-workings of the region, ASP is intended to inspire Region I members to volunteer for key leadership positions.

Participant Benefits
Members who participate in ASP will gain exposure to key regional leaders in the profession, while witnessing volunteerism in action. Ideally this opportunity serves as a track to future volunteerism, leadership and other professional development or networking opportunities. The AC also benefits from new perspectives added to committee discussions.

Implementation
A regional e-mail blast announcing the program is sent out announcing the acceptance of applications, annually, in the fall. Interested members will be asked to complete and return an application form. The Professional Development Committee (PDC), along with the AC, will review and select two (2) Region I members to participate*. Announcement of the selected individuals will be made at the December RADG meeting. 

*Participant selection number may vary based on the volume of applications.

Assessment and Follow-up
During the period of participation, the Region I member selected will be assigned a mentor from the AC, who will act as a resource for questions on regional issues and meeting protocols. The same mentor will follow up with the selected participant to assess how the program is working and the value added as a professional development opportunity for the participant

Criteria for Candidate Selection
Interested Region I members will be selected based upon a combination of factors, including years in the profession, skill set, service to NCURA, and expression of interest in participating, as indicated on the application form.

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