Leadership Fellows Program Application
The NACA Leadership Fellows Program is an opportunity for NACA members of underrepresented ethnicities to become familiar with the Association’s governance, programs and professional development opportunities at both the regional and national levels. The intent of the program is to help increase the diversity of the Association’s leadership.
One Fellow will be selected from each region to serve a one-year term (May 1–April 30) and become actively involved in learning about NACA and its various leadership opportunities. Fellows will be paired with mentors.
Fellows must participate in at least two of the following activities:
• work with assigned mentor to develop and draft an article for Campus Activities Programming
magazine;
• participate in networking opportunities at a regional conference and National Convention (note: registration fees for these events are waived for Fellows);
• participate in Regional Leadership Team or Conference Committee meetings;
• attend the Professional Development Luncheon at a regional conference and National Convention at no cost;
• serve as a institute staff member;
• present an educational session of choice with mentor at a regional conference and National Convention as well as a session on Leadership Fellows Program at the National Convention;
• assist with NACA diversity initiatives; and
• assist in developing and implementing the program for the Multicultural Welcome at the National Convention.
Criteria:
Open to graduate students or new professionals (in the field three years or less) at an NACA member institution who demonstrate any or all of the diversity attributes outlined above. School must maintain membership throughout term of Fellowship. Fellows are required to attend the NACA National Convention.