Parole board chairs, whether appointed by their governor, elected by their peers, or rotated into their role from their seat on the parole board, are in an influential position to lead efforts to improve and reform the transition and reentry system, as well as enhance their board’s capacity to use evidence-based principles in effective offender management. Being an effective chair requires clearly defined roles and strategies to ensure that informed decisions are made relative to the release and return of offenders. This 40-hour course will include modules on defining the chair’s role, establishing operational philosophy, promoting optimal performance, navigating the external and political environment, reaching out and responding to stakeholders, managing processes and resources, and measuring for offender and agency success.

Who Should Apply

• Must be a sitting parole board chair with 2 years or less experience as a chair
• Must have prior experience as a parole board member
• Must have written endorsement of your appointing authority or Governor
• Must be able to complete all pre- and post-training assignments, including participation in WebEx sessions
• Must be able to attend all three days of the face-to-face training

Date & Location
Face-to-Face:  St. Louis, Missouri, December 7-9, 2010
WebEx:  Online, November 18, December 2, 2010 and January 13, 2011

Application Deadline: October 22, 2010

How to Apply
Download and return the attached application to Cathy Banks by email at cnbanks@bop.gov or fax to 202-307-3361.

Lodging, Food, and Travel
NIC will pay for participant’s round trip airfare, lodging, and all meals except lunch. NIC also provides the training and materials at no cost to participants.

More Information
Cathy Banks, Correctional Program Specialist
202-514-0058
cnbanks@bop.gov

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