Call For Applications For Region IV KCACTF Co-Vice Chair
Our current Regional Chair, Lisa Abbott has one year left in her 3-year term. After next year, Be Boyd and Lee Neibert will move into the position of Co-Chairs of Region IV, so it is important for the next two Co-Vice chairs to be nominated and approved by the National KCACTF Committee before the next academic year begins.
The position of Co-Vice Chair is ultimately a six-year commitment (three years as Co-Vice Chair and three years as Co-Chair). The Co-Vice/Co-Chair model is new to Region IV but has been adopted by our National Committee and other regions across the country.
The duties of the Regional Chair are many so adding Co-Vice and Co-Chair positions was adopted to assist in carrying the workload and to provide additional regional leadership
The duties and responsibilities of the Co-Vice Chair involve service on the Regional Executive Committee and in support of the Regional Co-Chairs.
This position’s term of service will begin in April 2023.
From KCACTF Handbook 2016 revision
Eligibility
Candidates for regional office must have at least a part-time affiliation with an accredited institution of post-secondary education in the appropriate region at the time when their term as a regional officer begins.
Candidates for chair (co-chair), NPP and DTM offices must successfully complete a term as vice chair in the appropriate region unless extenuating circumstances prompt the National Executive Committee to grant a waiver or exception to this rule.
Should the employment status of a sitting regional officer change during their term (loss of job/resignation/changing to a job in a different region, etc.) their eligibility to continue and complete their term as a regional officer (and a contingency plan should they not continue) shall be determined by the National Executive Committee, in consultation with the regional leadership.
Selection
Nominations for office shall be submitted by the regional chair to the National Executive Committee for approval. Nominations shall consist of a complete nomination packet delivered to the national chair two weeks prior to a National Executive Committee meeting. A nomination packet shall consist of the following materials:
A. A letter from the nominee which will include:
1. Their willingness to attend their KCACTF regional festival.
2. Their willingness to attend KCACTF Committee meetings.
3. The support of their home institution.
4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
5. A statement that they have read and will follow the most recent KCACTF Handbook.
B. The nominee’s vitae which will include evidence of:
1. Their training,
2. Their administrative and artistic experience.
3. Their knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of dramatic literature and production styles.
4. Their expertise in the area for which they are nominated.
C. A letter from the nominee’s department chair, dean or direct supervisor offering support from their home institution.
D. At least two letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s work as a creative artist and evaluator.
E. The applicant will be presented to the National Executive committee for vetting and final approval no later than the August 2022.
Completed Application Packets for Co-Vice Chair should be sent electronically to Lisa Abbott at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by
This position’s term of service begins April 2023.