Resources for Committee Members

Advisory committee members should be presented with folders or notebooks containing pertinent resource information prior to the orientation meeting. This enables members to become familiar with the vocational education program in an unhurried manner, and should reduce the time required at meetings for providing background information. It also serves as a continuing resource. If properly developed, this information will be useful in providing the new committee member with a comprehensive picture of the vocational education program.

The resource folder or notebook could include:

• A brief history of the vocational program.
• A list of the institution's administrators, and their assigned duties, instructional staff and support personnel.
• A list of local advisory committee and occupational advisory committee members and affiliations.
• A list of members of the Board of Regents, joint operating committee, or school board.
• A description of the governance of the institution.
• The organization chart of the institution and the advisory committee.
• The program budget, including sources of funds.
• The institution's program offerings.
• Equipment status studies.
• Area labor supply/demand data.
• Data on recent graduates (e.g., employment rates, wages).
• Names and addresses of the area's state and national legislators.
• A copy of the most recent annual report and recommendations of the committee.
• Space for meeting agendas and minutes.
• A calendar of committee meetings, school events, and other vocational education events (Vocational Education Week, public meetings, etc.).
• Space for additional material.