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Student/New Professional Program Rep

The Conference Program Student/New Professional of the National Council on Family Relations serves as a member of the Program Committee for a two-year term.
  1. Member of the Annual Conference Program Committee.
    1. Attend Program Committee planning session.
      1. During the Annual Conference.
      2. At the Spring Planning Meeting.
    2. Screen submissions that have been designated for S/NP sessions, using standardized criteria. Plan conference sessions. If there are not enough submissions or if submissions are of low-quality, solicit and put together a program for S/NP sessions.

  2. Member of the Student Award Committee.
    1. Read and score materials submitted for award.
    2. Return materials to Board Student/New Professional who chairs the committee.

  3. Assist in networking students and new professionals.

  4. Annual Conference Responsibilities
    1. Coordinate Student/New Professional Housing for Conference.
      1. Consult with Conference Coordinator and Board Student/New Professional to prepare article/form for NCFR Report.
      2. Handle correspondence/phone calls from Student/New Professionals.
      3. Send list of those who request roommates to all those on the list.
      4. Be available at the Conference to deal with any questions.
    2. Plan Arrangements for S/NP Sponsored Party.
      1. Check with Local Arrangements Chair, for suggestions for local disk jockey.
      2. Contact disk jockeys, have them quote prices for a four-hour contract, check on music licensing and union restrictions. Select the DJ with the best price. Arrange for them to draw up a contract to be sent to the NCFR office for signature by the Executive Director.
      3. If there is any money left for decorations, arrange for inexpensive decorations such as balloons. Secure assistance of other Students/New Professionals to help decorate the night of the party.
      4. Pick up check for the disk jockey from the NCFR Registration Cashier the day of the S/NP sponsored party. Give the check to the DJ after the party has ended.
    3. Oversee sessions sponsored by Students/New Professionals.
      1. S/NP Skills Exchange and S/NP Development Forum
      2. S/NP Business meeting
      3. S/NP Sponsored Party
    4. Attend Newcomers Reception.
    5. Attend NCFR Annual Business Meeting and Membership Forum.
    6. Be available for consultation with Students/New Professionals.
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