1. Making the Most of Your Student Advisory Board

2. Presentation Objectives To provide ideas on how to structure and organize this type of board To provide some ideas on what to do with this board

3. Why Have a Student Advisory Board? The purpose of any advisory board should be to help you achieve the mission and goals of your unit. A student advisory board focuses on the means by which students contribute to the success of the unit.

4. Why Have a Student Advisory Board? Emphasizes the importance of student contributions to the welfare of the College Provides a role for students in the College’s governance structure

5. Why Have a Student Advisory Board? Develops a stronger commitment to the College among a group of student leaders Provides an opportunity to educate students on the mission and purpose of the College Provides development opportunities for your students

6. Roles of a Student Advisory Board Provides a direct connection to your students; opportunity for two- way communication Serves as a sounding board representing students’ perspective

7. Roles of a Student Advisory Board Provides an advocacy group for the College among the students Provides a mechanism to get things done with students

8. Organization of the Board Structure Committees – The three participating schools do not use committees Board Officers – The three participating schools do not have board officers By-laws – None of the three participating schools have by-laws for this board Size of board -

9. Organization of the Board Meetings Frequency – Alfred’s SAB meets approximately every three weeks. ETSU and EIU meet monthly, September through November and February through April Duration – 1to 2 hours. ETSU holds one all-day session Facilitation – Dean chairs with use of facilitators for specific topics

10. Student Advisory Board Activities Alfred University – David Martin East Tennessee State University – Linda Garceau Eastern Illinois University – Diane Hoadley

11. Alfred University David Martin, Dean

12. Alfred University - Activities Purpose Of DACSL The purpose of the Dean’s Advisory Council of Student Leaders (DACSL) can be found in its name. This Council – people coming together for deliberation and discussion - will interact primarily with the Dean of the College of Business. Its membership will primarily be composed of individuals who are student leaders. Its members will engage in an advisory capacity to the Dean which means that all governance

13. Alfred University MISSION OF DACSL The DACSL exists to advise the Dean of the College of Business on matters related to students and to represent their fellow students to internal and external stakeholders.

14. Alfred University MEMBERSHIP Membership of the DACSL will be composed of the officers of College of Business Student Organizations, inducted members of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Fraternity and Dean’ List students with junior/senior class standing.

15. Alfred University RESPONSIBILITIES of DACSL MEMBERS 1.to attend meetings of the DACSL as called by the Dean of the College. 2.to participate in the development of strategic goals, vision, and the mission of the College of Business. 3.to communicate student perspective on the enhancement of the educational and social needs of their fellow students.

16. Alfred University - Responsibilities 4.to interact with appropriate campus constituencies regarding career development and active-learning opportunities for students. 5.to participate in College of Business events, as much is practicable, such as the Galanis Awards and the Cutco Business lecture.

17. Alfred University ACTIVITIES FOR FALL, 2005 Student Survey on Advising Efficacy of Freshmen Year Advising Review of Curriculum for Freshmen

18. Alfred University – Activities Fall 2005 Announcement of Student Organization activities –Coordination is difficult Focus Group on web site design Open House Participants –Over night stays

19. Some Ground Rules at Alfred University Always provide food Complaints about individual faculty are not allowed Explain why Keep in mind this is the group that is the most fun because its “agenda” is minimal

20. Student Advisory Boards in Professional Colleges What is a professional college?

21. Student Advisory Boards in Professional Colleges Colleges comprised of units beyond the traditional business disciplines Includes disciplines such as: –Family and Consumer Sciences –Hospitality –Industrial Technology –Military Science –Nursing

22. Student Advisory Boards in Professional Colleges - Opportunities Unique synergies Move beyond discipline silos – closer to real work world environment Significant accomplishments

23. Student Advisory Boards in Professional Colleges - Challenges Wider diversity of students and student interests Varying level of resources among the units to support students and student activities

24. East Tennessee State University Linda Garceau, Dean

25. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Seven departments Spread across six buildings 2,200 Undergraduates; 300 Graduate students 21.5 average age of undergraduates; 29 average age of graduate students Largely a commuter school with many students holding part-time jobs

26. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Two dozen student organizations –Largely professional in orientation –Some with sponsoring organizations and some not. Most students do not declare a major until their junior year. Traditionally organizations are self funded.

27. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology ETSU 2000-2005 Dean’s Student Advisory Board Six meetings each year; approximately 1 hour in duration Membership

28. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology ETSU 2000-2005 Coordination of activities Planning of a common activity Addressing student concerns Organization of the year; student leader of the year

29. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology NEEDS Increase engagement of the student body Provide students with leadership skills Develop a succession plan Reduce redundant activities Leverage student involvement Showcase the great things that students do

30. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology DEAN’S STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Six developmental activities each year that the Dean subsidizes Each organization sends two leaders Dean attends leadership development activities, using the time to informally address student concerns Graduation certificate, cords

31. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Six developmental activities each year that the Dean subsidizes Each organization sends two leaders Dean attends leadership development activities, using the time to informally address student concerns Graduation certificate, cords

32. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology ORGANIZING THE DSLI Meeting with faculty advisors Meeting with students Establishment of blackboard site –Communication with the students –Communication with the advisors –Communication among students/advisors

33. East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology ORGANIZING THE DSLI Registration form Organization report form Student awards –Organization of the year –Student leader of the year

34. East Tennessee State University Activities September 24: Full day Covey Seminar—Seven Habits of Highly Effective College Students

35. East Tennessee State University Low Ropes October 26 (2:00- 4:00 pm) Leadership training on low ropes presented by Military Science.

36. East Tennessee State University StrengthsQuest November Developed by the Gallup Organization Focuses upon strengths rather than weaknesses What is Strengths Quest StrengthsFinder StrengthsQuest: Discover and Develop Your Strengths in Academics, Career, and Beyond StrengthsQuest web site

37. East Tennessee State University February-March Activities Determine what programs the students might benefit from: –Corporate etiquette –Networking –Interviewing skills –Social

38. East Tennessee State University April 13-Execution Through People Ram Charan: highly acclaimed business advisor, speaker and author. Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done “How to Execute Effectively and with Accountability

39. East Tennessee State University Anticipated Benefits Communication –Coordination of meetings –Sharing of activities –Planning of joint activities –Leveraging membership Setting the bar –Expectations for activities –Friendly competition for organization of the year

40. Eastern Illinois University Diane Hoadley, Dean

41. Eastern Illinois University Board comprised of representatives from the college’s student organizations and specific programs 23 students are on the board. Average meeting attendance is 16 Work on projects, seek input regarding specific issues, identify issues, inform students about campus events

42. Eastern Illinois University Dean’s RSO Conference Purpose of the RSO Conference –Showcase the organizations’ current year’s activities –Facilitate planning for next year’s activities –Provide an opportunity to meet and network with each other

43. Eastern Illinois University Dean’s RSO Conference

44. Eastern Illinois University Etiquette Dinner Dinner is sponsored by the College, students pay for their meals President and Dean do presentations Hospitality professor leads the group through the dinner. Each table has an individual facilitator Attendance about 110 students per year SAB helps with planning and ticket sales

45. Eastern Illinois University RSO Funding Advancement $5,000 allocated to support student participation in professional activities beyond the campus $500 maximum in support per year per student organization

46. Eastern Illinois University Virtual suggestion box Business cards College participation in campus-wide events – Panther Palooza and spring recruiting event

47. Some Final Thoughts Does not take nearly as much time as managing the College’s advisory board Builds stronger image of unit on campus Can engage more faculty in student activities Have some fun