Role: The regional representative appoints the professional development chair. The professional development chair assumes leadership of the regional professional development team. The professional development chair and their team coordinate the development of the program for the annual regional conference, one-day events, lunch-n-learns, symposiums, etc.

Responsibilities:

Appoint a regional professional development team to assist with the program development for regional events.

Develop theme for events and craft language for a call for proposals and a description of event for promotional materials.

Serve as a proposal reviewer (if applicable) for the conference program chair and help in selecting sessions for conference.

Provide suggestions and/or help recruit invited speakers for plenary or concurrent sessions and pre-conference workshops.

Participate in regional council meetings, regional conferences and programs, and the annual international conference as much as possible.

Time Commitment: The professional development chair has a three-year term limit, with the opportunity for re-appointment for a second term. After a second term, the professional development chair may serve in a different role as a SCUP volunteer.