Program Advisory Committeesfor State Approved CTE programs : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 1 Program Advisory Committeesfor State Approved CTE programs GUIDELINES TO A
SUCCESSFUL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Michigan Office of Career & Technical Education OCTE Mandates for Advisory Committees : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 2 Michigan Office of Career & Technical Education OCTE Mandates for Advisory Committees Must meet twice a year
Current roster maintained
Agendas & meeting minutes on file
Attendance is recorded
Who can serve on your advisory committee : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 3 Who can serve on your advisory committee Business
Industry
Labor
Parents
Academic and CTE Teachers
Administrators
Faculty
Counselors
Required Members : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 4 Required Members Six business and industry representatives
Postsecondary Faculty
Parents
Counselors
Teachers of Related Courses
Labor
Administrators
CTE Instructors
Additional members : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 5 Additional members Representatives from relevant businesses
Students (Alumni or Current)
Placement Coordinators
Articulation Partners
Special Populations Representatives
Career Education Coordinators
CTE Paraprofessionals
For requirements on membership, go to www.michigan.gov/mde, then to: Offices, Office of Career and Technical Education, Applications and Guidelines, Administrative Guide for CTE in Michigan.
Roles of Advisory Committees : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 6 Roles of Advisory Committees Curriculum and Instruction
Program Review
Staff Professional development
Recruitment Job Placement
Student organizations
Scholarships
Public Relations/ Fund Raising
Resources
Guest Speakers / Mentors
CTE Instructor Responsibilities : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 7 CTE Instructor Responsibilities Serve as co-facilitator with the Committee chair for the Program Advisory Committee.
Preparing an agenda for Program Advisory Committee meetings in consultation with the chairperson and or administrator.
Filing agenda and minutes in TRAC folder.
Incorporating business and industry partners in to the classroom and program.
Chairperson Responsibility : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 8 Chairperson Responsibility Coordinating with the CTE instructor in planning and developing an agenda for each meeting.
Presiding at committee meetings, giving members the opportunity to express their opinions.
Providing input to the CTE/school administrator regarding the committee’s findings and recommendations.
Serving as spokesperson for the committee in meetings with CTE/school administrators.
Appoint representative to facilitate the meeting in the chair’s absence.
CTE Administrator Responsibility : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 9 CTE Administrator Responsibility Providing administrative support for CTE instructors.
Reviewing and approving committee members for each program.
Meeting with the Program Advisory Committees.
Responding to Program Advisory Committee recommendations as requested by the CTE instructor.
Monitoring CTE programs to assure compliance with the Office of Career and Technical Education advisory committee.
Providing funds for advisory committee meetings and recognition.
Tips for working with Advisory Committees : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 10 Tips for working with Advisory Committees Foster direct communication between those giving advice and those using it; act as the recorder, not the chairperson.
Follow up on recommendations from the Program Advisory Committee members, and communicate the results to them. This enhances members’ sense of importance.
Encourage members to visit the school’s CTE programs and/or invite students to a meeting.
Provide members with current committee rosters. Keep rosters revised and current.
Publicly recognize Program Advisory Committee members, not only through certificates and letters, but through Board of Education recognitions, introductions at public events, newsletter publications, etc.
PARKING LOTQUESTION AND ANSWER! : 2/1/2009 Created by; David Robinson 11 PARKING LOTQUESTION AND ANSWER!