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Advisory Committees

This guide outlines the structure and function of advisory committees, emphasizing their role in enhancing educational institutions like Conway High School, Arkansas. These volunteer groups are essential for fostering connections between schools and the community, providing diverse insights from various stakeholders, including business leaders, parents, and former students. Learn how to establish a successful advisory committee by defining objectives, maintaining effective communication, and engaging members through meaningful activities. Discover the importance of collaboration in achieving educational goals and ensuring ongoing support for students.

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Advisory Committees

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  1. Advisory Committees ABEA 2007 Kathy Woodcock Conway High School West Conway, Arkansas

  2. What • A group of volunteers that meets regularly on a long-term basis to provide advice and/or support to an institution or one of its subunits • Advisory committees help by connecting them to their environments • Names – advisory, partnership, relationship

  3. Why • Two heads are better than one • Business uses them • Education uses them • Because the state department requires it

  4. Who • Appropriate and diverse representation • Business/industry • Male/female • Age • Ethnicity

  5. Who – new ideas? • Small and large businesses • Service • Technology • Manufacturing • Retail • Food Service • Farming • Chamber of Commerce**

  6. Former students Just entering the workforce Still in college/training Current students Faculty members Core subjects New and experienced Counselors • Parents • Current, former, or “to be”

  7. Decision Makers • President/CEO • Department heads • School board member • Someone who can say “yes” on the spot

  8. How Many? • Depends (level of service) • If you want 10, invite 20 How Long? • 2-3 years • Staggered terms

  9. What do you do with “It” • Ask some questions • Why do you need the committee • What are you asking from them • What can you do for them • Be specific (don’t waste time) • Use an agenda • Ask, thank, remind, recognize

  10. What – the regulars • Guest speakers • Field trips • Rubber stamp • Because we have to • We need something • Job shadowing • Networking

  11. What – new ideas • Visit during the school day • Special project advisor • Teach a lesson • Demonstrate • New product/equipment • New technique • How “real” business people do it • ????

  12. Evaluate • Was the experience positive • Will the members come back • Were goals established and met • Is there evidence • Agenda • Minutes

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