Academy Advisory Board
The Academy has brought together a group of leaders and decision makers that come together to provide insight and empower new initiatives. Their goal is to keep the Academy on the cutting-edge and forward thinking,
Roles and Responsibilities
The board will provide support and advice to academic programs, assist in the development of new programs, and identify best-practice standards. Board members will also serve as ambassadors to the program, providing a connection to and ongoing exchange of information and ideas with members of a broader society. Specific duties of board members may include the following:- Make recommendations to help ensure that the program addresses the employment and educational needs of business, industry, labor, and/or the profession.
- Realistically assess the labor market demand for program graduates.
- Advise the program to ensure students graduate with the skills employers need.
- Identify and present opportunities and/or host opportunities for student capstone projects or experiences.
- Assist with placement of program graduates.
- Assess the currency of curriculum and teaching practices.
- Serve as an advocate of the program and a communication link between the host institutions and the community.
- Provide feedback, advice, and/or assistance with a variety of program-driven tasks and/or projects.
- Assist with program marketing and promotion.
- Assist in the identification and recruitment of new board members.
- Assist in identification and acquisition (when appropriate) of external funding and resources to support the students and program (scholarships, program materials, and other resources).
- Provide recommendations on topic presenters for advisory board meetings.