Minutes of last meeting
Retention statistics
Board exam results
Placement statistics
Accreditation report
Clinical evaluation
Any other business
Proposed meeting date for the next meeting
Suhas,
Can you suggest an agenda for your next advisory board meeting? Perhaps i can give you some suggestions that would be targeted at achieving your agenda.
R. Roehrich
It is a requirement to have an advisory board for accreditation. However, by having an effective advisory board many different viewpoints can be obtained. This can assist in developing continuous improvement in planning specific activities.
Alessandra,
You have built a very solid case for adding boards to your institution and I applaud your efforts. Now that you've built your case, how do you demonstrate a tangible return on the investment? Can you provide a few examples of how creating the boards in your response will contribute to the bottom line, in “real dollars�
R. Roehrich
The success of the school and the commitment of the senior management would be the framework for any presentation regarding changes in structural practices. The relative success of institutions with strong boards, research that shows the efectiveness of boards, and the laws of accreditation granting bodies, are all compelling factors to be used in an argument for the formation of a governing board and an advisory board.
Additionally, in that an effective governing board can be advocates to the organization; that the board brings a wealth of diverse perspectives to the strategic planning of the institution; and in that its existence add value to the organization, any senior management who is invested in the success of this said organization, would be hard-pressed to object to the formation of a governing board.
An advisory board is no less valuable for the outside connections regarding information an current trends in industries which is can brong to the institution. Advisory board members can also be advocates for the institution; can be the 'eyes' and 'ears' of the institutions; can provide a wealth of professional and technical advise that might not have otherwise be available to the institution and can serve as effective content conduit to faculty. These are just some of the reasons that might convince any senior management to opt for the formation of a governing board and an advisory board.
Teri,
If your senior management understands the importance of advisory boards; i.e., accreditation requirements, contributions, interfaces with faculty, etc, “funding†for off site meetings or a catered event shouldn't be an issue, it's a standard deductible business expense.
It's your job to convince them of the tangible and intangible value added by having an advisory board as part of your school. This course should help you achieve that goal.
R. Roehrich
Due to accreditation guidelines and school policy, I am required to utilize an advisory committee, so I don't actually have to convince senior management of the value of the board. My biggest roadblock is funding for off site meetings or catered events.
