The chair-elect year, the commitment is one to two hours per week and will increase modestly between June and September for preparation of the work plan and participation in the Summer Coordination Meeting.
During the year as chair, the chair will convene periodic conference calls with the KC team to keep the work moving throughout the year. The commitment will average three to five hours per week, but vary considerably from month to month. Peak months are:
- December/January: Prepare for and attending the Washington Leadership Meeting and onboarding new member leaders;
- April/May: Prepare mid-year status report, manage leadership meetings before the NAFSA Annual Conference as well as organize EA KC engagement activities during the conference; and
- August/September: Review conference session proposals. Complete an end of year work plan report
The past chair year, the commitment is one to two hours per week for team work, increasing as NAFSA Annual Conference planning increases. From mid-August through late October, conference planning activities require three to five per week. The past-chair also attends virtual monthly meetings with the Annual Conference Committee.
NAFSA Meetings
Chairs/chairs-elect/past chairs are asked to attend key leadership meetings: Washington Leadership Meeting, Summer Coordination Meeting (chair-elect only), and NAFSA Annual Conference as well as virtual meetings convened throughout the year by their committee/knowledge community. For the Washington Leadership Meeting, NAFSA provides reimbursement for travel, per diem, and lodging expenses. The Summer Coordination Meeting is held virtually for chairs-elect. For the Annual Conference, NAFSA provides complimentary registration to the chair and chair-elect; any costs for travel to/from the annual conference, as well as meals, and lodging for meetings before/during/after the conference, are the responsibility of the chair/chair-elect/past-chair and are not reimbursed by NAFSA. Other operating expenses members incur in their offices/at home, such as copying, phone calls, etc. are not reimbursed. Large copying jobs should be referred to staff. Conference calls are set up by staff and covered by the association as necessary.