The objective of the Professional-in-Residence Program is to enrich the learning environment in Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business by exposing students to industry professionals who will help ensure that the Belmont learning experience remains dynamic.

Application Process:
The Professional-in-Residence Program will provide a small group of senior level students the opportunity to engage with an industry professional in an intimate conversation setting. The Professional in Residence experience is a high-profile, highly competitive program that requires a selection process during which applicants will be evaluated on attributes such as attitude, maturity, and professionalism. A selection committee within the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business will review all applicants. Information on file in an applicant's student record will also be considered, including but not limited to, involvement in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business clubs/organizations, comments of support or concern by faculty and staff, and disciplinary offenses. Because of the nature of this program (i.e. representation of the institution in a high-profile setting, the need for participants to be mature and committed, etc.), acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Please only apply if you will make this a priority and commit to all 3 sessions.

Please fill out the online application through the following link: http://campus.belmont.edu/mb/ProfessionalINResidenceProgram.App.html

APPLICATIONS are DUE no later than September 4th! You MUST be a SENIOR level student to be eligible for this program.

Professional-in-Residence 2009-2010:
This year's Professional-in-Residence topic will be "Journey of the Creative Business Mind." Wynonna, her long-time producer and friend Don Potter, and her manager Kerry Hansen will explore topics related to Wy's personal journey in the entertainment industry as both an artist and a business woman.

Series Outline
Session 1: September 10, 4-6pm, Vince Gill Room The Wynonna Story Challenges of the Creative Lifestyle-The Ups and Downs Artistic Development-When is it your time What comes first-The Artist or the Career

Session 2: November 3, 4-6pm
Selling Creative Works -Art vs. Commerce Managing Life on the Road-Personally and Professionally (Pragmatics of Performance) Performance Workshop-Know your audience and what they love

Session 3: January 14, 4-6pm
Planning Your Career
The Dream Team
The Bottom Line-Follow the Money