The position of DTM (Design, Technology, and Management) Vice Chair is ultimately a six-year commitment (three years as DTM Vice Chair and three years as DTM Chair). The duties and responsibilities of the  DTM Vice Chair involve: service on the Regional Executive Committee and support of the Regional DTM Chair, assistance in festival planning, assistance in securing design, technology, and management respondents, and attendance at the regional festival.

This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.

 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 2024 National meeting.

From the KCACTF Handbook 2016 Revision

Completed Application Packets should be sent electronically to Belinda Boyd and Lee Neibert at kcactf4chair@gmail.com by May 31, 2024.

This position’s term of service will begin as soon as the selected candidate is vetted.