Dr. Robert Roehrich

Josefer, You've posed an interesting question, which unfortunately I don't have a definitive answer for. The amount of time your department chairs need to put into their advisory boards depends on several factors; a) their job description, b) expectations of senior management, c) training on creating and managing advisory boards, d) perceived and actual value received from their advisory boards; and e) their willingness to be more than average and just go beyond just complying with accreditation requirements. If you can answer these, then you may come closer to the amount of time that could/should be spent on creating and… >>>

Alessandra, You “hit the nail on the head”, service awards are always appreciated, especially when professionally produced and accompanied with a small gift or token of appreciation. Often board members like to receive a school logo item to use in their business, e.g. a coffee mug, sweat shirt, etc.; these also serve to reinforce their commitment and loyalty to the school and further enhances their pride in serving on the board. I also liked your idea of a 'retreat' at the center which houses your culinary arts classes. Culinary students always put on a good show and who doesn't like… >>>