As part of the NRI’s five-year review, we are gathering input from the Advisory Board to help inform our self-study and guide discussion at the November 6 board meeting.

Your perspective helps us identify the examples, strengths, opportunities, and priorities that may be especially important to highlight from an external point of view.

Please answer as many of the questions below as you feel comfortable answering. You do not need to respond to every question, and brief responses are welcome. We are looking for your perspective, not lengthy answers.

Responses will be used to help shape the five-year review narrative and prepare for our board discussion.

Board Perspective: 5 Year Review Self Study

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What NRI programs, research areas, stories, or accomplishments have been especially effective in helping people understand the Institute?

How has your own understanding or perception of the NRI changed during your board service?

What do you believe the NRI is better known for today than it was five years ago?

Have you seen examples of board involvement leading to new community opportunities or audiences? If so, please give examples.

What examples best demonstrate the NRI’s value to the region beyond its scientific research?

What do you see as the NRI’s greatest accomplishments over the past five years?

What challenges has the NRI navigated particularly well?

What examples demonstrate the NRI’s value to UNC beyond the Kannapolis campus?

How have board members helped strengthen relationships between the NRI and other parts of UNC?

Looking back over the past five years, where do you believe the Advisory Board has added the most value?

What examples best demonstrate the board’s role as an advocate, connector, and resource for the Institute?