The Education advisory board member will work together to ensure that the program is delivering learning that is current, up to date, and relevant to current business, industry, labor, and professional employment practices. The boards 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 programs 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 assure that the program addresses 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 it produces graduates with the skills required to meet employment needs
• Assess the currency of curriculum and teaching practice
• 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)
• Identify and present opportunities and/or host opportunities for student capstone projects, or experiences
• Assist with placement of program graduates
• Provide recommendations on topic presenters for advisory board meetings