Please use this web page to submit your application to become co-chair of a professional governance council. Applications for council co-chairs are accepted in the summer of “even” years only for a 2 year term. The term starts on October 1st of “even” years, and ends on September 30 of “odd” years. Please click on the links below to read the charter for each of the councils:
- Dissemination Council Charter
- Practice, Quality and Outcomes Council Charter
- Professional Development Council Charter
Expectations for Co-Chairs:
- One co-chair will be representative of a direct care provider; the second co-chair will be a subject matter expert with broad organizational understanding.
- Plan, facilitate and record council meeting activities in collaboration with co-chair. Professional Development Council meets the 3rd Tuesday @ 12pm.
- Attend and actively participate in at least 80% of the Nursing Interprofessional Practice Council (NIPC) meetings. The NIPC meets the 3rd Tuesday @ 1pm.
- Work with council mentor to identify gaps, set the vision, and develop personal professional goals for leadership development.
- Participate in educational opportunities to develop skill, as needed. Council co-chairs are strongly encouraged to register for the following programs: Facilitating Groups to Achieve Results; LEAD 1 for Emerging Leaders; Coaching; Difficult Conversations.
- Work with your local leadership to ensure schedule and time to complete council duties.
- Demonstrate appropriate and effective professional leadership behaviors.
- Communicate with membership, co-chair, and NIPC in a timely manner.