News - Student Advisory Committee Mandate

The Student Advisory Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Teacher Education Committee in the planning, development, and coordination of initial and advanced education programs. It shall ensure that these programs of the college are consistent with the needs of the communities which the college serves and are aligned with state and national standards.

In implementing this mandate, the council shall normally meet at least three times per year to advise the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) on such matters as:

A.      The program philosophy, mission, and goals

B.       The program content and structure

C.      The program assessment plan

D.      Community relationships and needs

Composition:

Thirteen members: Three elementary candidates; three secondary candidates; three special education candidates; one ASCD representative; the Chair of TEC; the Associate Dean for Teacher Education; and the Education Department Chairperson.

Members of the council will be appointed by the chair of TEC in consultation with the Associate Dean for Teacher Education. This committee reports to the Teacher Education Committee.