Career Education

CE Program Advisory Committees

Career Education Industry Advisory Committees play an essential role in ensuring Career Education course and program content, materials, and equipment are aligned with industry needs.

Industry advisory committee members advise on and inform Career Education curriculum development, including new program development and modifications to existing programs. Committee meetings and activities provide an opportunity for increased alignment and discussion between educators, business, and industry, focused on Career Education program improvement, developing talent pipelines, and getting students jobs.

Purpose of Career Education Industry Advisory Committees

1. To ensure students are trained with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by employers
2. To ensure curriculum design and improvements are industry-informed and aligned to current industry standards and needs
3. To maintain a continuous connection with industry for the benefit of students and the growth of a diversified student pipeline from education and training to employment

Committees are maintained for the purpose of continuous exchange between professional educators and those in the private and public industry sectors (Education Code §8070, Article 3). SRJC relies on faculty expertise and the assistance of industry advisory committees to identify competency levels and measurable student learning outcomes for courses, certificates, and programs (ACCJC Standard II.A.2.b).

Resources

• Advisory Committee Handbook (PDF) 
• Effective Meeting Practices (PDF) 
• Member Benefits & Responsibilities (PDF) 
• Assessment of Roles & Responsibilities (For Individual Reference Only)