industrial cooperation

INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD @ FAST & DUT

Role of IAB

An advisory committee with representation from organizations being served by the program graduates is utilized to periodically review the program’s curriculum and advise the program on the establishment, review, and revision of its program educational objectives. The advisory committee must provide advice on current and future aspects of the technical fields for which the graduates are being prepared.

Purpose and Value of an IAB

• Advise – Reviewing program goals and objectives, incorporating industry standards into the course material, suggesting materials and equipment for laboratories.

• Assist – Judging competitive skills events, setting up a scholarship program, guest lecturers …

• Support & Advocate – Meet with legislators, president, provost, dean, etc., speaking for career and technical education at professional and community meetings, arranging for publicity in the media.

Functionalities of IAB

• Help align the educational program with industry needs

• Provide feedback on program educational objectives

• Provide feedback on student outcomes

• Provide feedback on curriculum

• Provide advice on the modern tools and equipment that should be used in the program

• Help advance the program

• Participate in the development of industry/college partnerships

• Provide direction in acquiring equipment and modern tools

• Provide advocacy within industry

• Provide connection with other industries and people

• Advance research done within program by faculty and students

• Facilitate student experiences with industry

Provide:

• Internships and employment opportunities

• Tours

• Lectures

• Workshops

• Participation in projects

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