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Program Advisory Committees

This document outlines the new terms of reference for the Program Advisory Committees (PACs) at the School of Justice and School of Emergency Services, led by Associate Dean Bonnie St. George. PACs play a vital role in assessing program needs, reviewing curriculum relevance, and suggesting delivery strategies. Additional responsibilities include identifying job opportunities for graduates, aiding scholarship establishment, and providing feedback on student competencies. Key membership and process elements are detailed to ensure effective PAC operation and engagement with the community.

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Program Advisory Committees

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  1. Program Advisory Committees New Terms of Reference (effective June 13, 2007) Bonnie St. George, Associate Dean – School of Justice and School of Emergency Services

  2. Primary Roles of PACs • Assist in assessing the need for, and development of, new programs • Assist in program review • Monitor existing programs to ensure ongoing relevance of curriculum, course materials etc. • Suggest delivery strategies, facilities and equipment to be utilized

  3. Secondary Roles of PACs • Identify employment opportunities for graduates • Assist with student field placement • Assist in establishing scholarships and bursaries • Disseminate program information to the community • Assist in forecasting occupational trends • Give feedback on graduate competence/effectiveness • Participate in the recruitment of students • Advise on certification requirements • Advise on professional development for staff • Assist in analysis of Key Performance Indicators

  4. Key Elements - Membership • PACs should have 10-14 people (including a current student and a recent grad). Alumni are optional. • PAC members should be current or potential employers, persons with program-related skills or persons with directly relevant expertise (members of a Ministry, members of an association etc.) • Additionally, up to 3 faculty can be on a PAC • All program staff are welcome at meetings as observers.

  5. Key Elements - Processes • Members are appointed for a 3 year term and may be reappointed for one additional 3 year term, at the Dean’s discretion. • If a member misses 3 consecutive meetings, the PAC Chair and Dean have the discretion to rescind that person’s membership. • Chairs serve a 2 year term and are elected by members of the PAC. • Chairs may be re-elected for a further 2 year term. • Normally the PAC Chair is an external member. • Quorum for meetings is 50% of the PAC membership.

  6. Key Elements – Activities • PAC decisions should be made by consensus; if not possible, a vote may be taken. • Sub-committees of a PAC can be struck to work on special projects. • PACs meet twice yearly. An annual meeting schedule should be set and communicated to all members. • Areas for PAC focus should be identified in Spring.

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