2026 - 2027 Region 1 Executive Board Application

2026 - 2027 Region 1 Executive Board Application
Please refer to the Region I Candidate Handbook for more information about the application process.
I have read and understand the Region l Candidate Handbook.
Name

First NameLast Name
University/College
Major
Email
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Student Status
Expected Graduation Date
Phone Number
NSBE ID#

Choose a Functional Zone
Which position are you applying for? (Only Listed Positions here are open)

Administrative Zone Application

Filled Positions: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Programs Chairperson Open Positions: Treasurer, Parliamentarian
Please click here to learn about the duties and responsibilities of each of the positions listed above.
Identify the position for which you are applying.
DECLARATION OF INTENT - In 350 words or less, explain why you are applying for this position and the specific skills you bring. Additionally, describe your vision for the role and the primary initiatives you plan to implement to serve the Region during your term.

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Describe a time when you have led a team. How would you properly address a member of your team/zone not performing their tasks? (150 Words)

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How do you plan to ensure that your initiatives are sustainable beyond your term, and what is your strategy for maintaining the institutional memory of your office for your successor? (150 Words)

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Communications Zone Application (Positions with a * are currently filled)

Filled Positions: Communications Chairperson. Open Positions: Public Relations & Publications Chairperson
Please click here to learn about the duties and responsibilities of each of the positions listed above.
Identify the position for which you are applying.
DECLARATION OF INTENT - In 350 words or less, explain why you are applying for this position and the specific skills you bring. Additionally, describe your vision for the role and the primary initiatives you plan to implement to serve the Region during your term.

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How do you plan to streamline communication between the Regional Board and individual chapters to ensure information is shared accurately and on time? (150 Words)

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How would you use your position to improve the brand of Region 1? (150 Words)

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Finance Zone Application

Filled Positions: Open Positions: Assistant Treasurer, Finance Chairperson
Please click here to learn about the duties and responsibilities of each of the positions listed above.
Identify the position for which you are applying.
DECLARATION OF INTENT - In 350 words or less, explain why you are applying for this position and the specific skills you bring. Additionally, describe your vision for the role and the primary initiatives you plan to implement to serve the Region during your term.

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Can you share an example of how you have successfully navigated professional settings and how that experience influences the way you connect and collaborate with professionals? (150 Words)

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How would you work on keeping other board members accountable to ensure financial documentation (such as travel authorizations, intent of expenditures, etc.) completion to meet deadlines? (150 Words)

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How do you define consumer/member satisfaction, and how will your leadership style contribute to maintaining positive relationships with both groups? (150 Words)

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Programs Zone Application

Filled Positions: Pre-Collegiate Initiative (PCI) Chairperson Open Positions: Academic Excellence (AEx) Chairperson, Engineering Diversity Chairperson, Technical Outreach and Community Help (TORCH) Chairperson,
Please click here to learn about the duties and responsibilities of each of the positions listed above.
Identify the position for which you are applying.
DECLARATION OF INTENT - In 350 words or less, explain why you are applying for this position and the specific skills you bring. Additionally, describe your vision for the role and the primary initiatives you plan to implement to serve the Region during your term.

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Describe a time you planned an event for a group. What was the event, and what specific participation goals or deliverables did you set? Reflecting on the results, did you meet those targets, and what was the primary factor in that outcome? (150 Words)

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Based on your selected role, outline a specific initiative you would implement, including its purpose, goals, and timeline. As part of this plan, how will you engage organizations or contacts outside of NSBE who have no prior knowledge of the mission? (150 Words)

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Membership Zone Application

Filled Positions: NEZ, ECZ, Uspate Chairpersons, Open Positions: International Committee Chairperson, Membership Chairperson, NJZ Chairperson, Metro/Li Chairperson
Please click here to learn about the duties and responsibilities of each of the positions listed above.
Identify the position for which you are applying.
If applying to be a Zone Chairperson, you must be a member of a chapter in that zone, and have attended a school in said zone for at least one academic year.
DECLARATION OF INTENT - In 350 words or less, explain why you are applying for this position and the specific skills you bring. Additionally, describe your vision for the role and the primary initiatives you plan to implement to serve the Region during your term.

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How would you go about managing registration issues raised by membership? (150 Words)

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How will you use the interactions you have in your position to inform the rest of the board of the status of membership(Rechartering, Inactive Chapters, Newly Chartered Chapters etc.)? (150 Words)

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Have you ever planned an event or conference? What was it and how many people attended? How can you apply this experience to events you will plan for the membership? Please provide examples of the events you would plan.(150 Words)

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How will you facilitate building and using your zone board to support chapters within your zone? (150 Words)

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How will you manage communication with chapters & executing on events with chapters in a different time zone? How will you ensure they are connected to the region? (150 Words)

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Conference Planning Committee Chairperson Application (Programs & Finance Zone)

Filled Positions: Open Positions: Fall Regional Conference Planning Chairperson, Regional Leadership Conference Planning Chairperson, Spring Business Meeting Planning Chairperson
Please click here to learn about the duties and responsibilities of each of the positions listed above.
Identify the position for which you are applying.
DECLARATION OF INTENT - In 350 words or less, explain why you are applying for this position and the specific skills you bring. Additionally, describe your vision for the role and the primary initiatives you plan to implement to serve the Region during your term.

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Have you attended a previous conference that correlates to the position you selected?
What has been the largest event/conference you have planned? What was it and how many people attended? How can you apply this experience to events you plan for the membership? Please provide examples of the events you would plan. (150 Words)

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How would you go about assembling your conference planning committee? Describe a time where you have had to delegate tasks effectively to ensure the completion of an event? How would you apply these lessons to this role? (150 Words)

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Advisory

It is advised for all applicants to contact the Region I Chair(r1chair@nsbe.org) and be connected to an advisor. Please Fill in INC. (incomplete) as a place holder for the questions you cannot answer at this time.
Have you spoken with any previous position holder?
Have you spoken to any Regional Advisors? If so, who?
Who is the current Region I Advisory Board Chairperson? (Put N/A after May 1st)

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2026 - 2027 Region 1 Executive Board Application

Choose a Functional Zone

Administrative Zone Application

Communications Zone Application (Positions with a * are currently filled)

Finance Zone Application

Programs Zone Application

Membership Zone Application

Conference Planning Committee Chairperson Application (Programs & Finance Zone)

Advisory

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