Program advisory committee guidelines

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Thank you for your response. Although advisory committees have no administrative or legislative authority, they provide an important service to the College.

Members of an advisory committee serve as valuable resources, helping the faculty to ensure the quality and currency of the curriculum and the responsiveness of the program to the labor market and society. The following list suggests the types of activities that an advisory committee may be asked to carry out:.

Prospective members of the committee must be approved by the division dean prior to appointment to the committee. Appointments should occur on a regular basis so that new perspectives may be brought to the program.

If a career program has accreditation by an outside group, there may be policies or procedures related to advisory committees that must be met to maintain accreditation. The program leader, department head and division dean should review accreditation requirements to ensure that the College is in compliance. A list of career programs at Community College of Philadelphia that are required to have an advisory committee is available at the Career Program Advisory Committees page.

Other programs may elect to have an advisory committee. All advisory committees are subject to the guidelines provided above. Spring Schedule and Vaccination Update. Employee Resources. General Counsel Office of Diversity and Equity. College Leadership Board of Trustees. Career Program Advisory Committee Guidelines.

Purpose of Advisory Committees Although advisory committees have no administrative or legislative authority, they provide an important service to the College. The following list suggests the types of activities that an advisory committee may be asked to carry out: Help the faculty ensure the quality and currency of the curriculum for example, by reviewing a program audit.

Assist in identifying training needs and changing labor market conditions. Help promote the program and interpret it to the larger community. Support program evaluation efforts, including being available for consultation during program accreditation. Assist in locating resources. Help identify speakers for special events.

Identify employment opportunities for graduates and cooperative education experiences for current students. Representation on Advisory Committees Prospective members of the committee must be approved by the division dean prior to appointment to the committee. The advisory committee should be composed of individuals familiar with the requirements of occupational areas served by the program s.

The committee should be well-balanced with representatives drawn from as many of the following areas as appropriate. Business and Industry, including, wherever possible: large and small firms, professional and trade organizations, chambers of commerce, business-sponsored civic groups and business consortia Organized labor Governmental agencies Other educational institutions Program graduates working in the field Adjunct faculty on a voluntary basis Current students The committee should be diverse in characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity and age.

Individuals who are asked to participate should routinely be available at times meetings are expected to take place. Operation of Advisory Committee Period of appointment: Appointments to advisory committees should be for specific periods of time. Periods of appointment should not be more than four years and should be staggered to permit continuity.