The Advisory Board serves as an advocate for the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Engineering programs.

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The purpose of the Advisory Board is to:

• Advise the College of Engineering on matters related to engineering education and training, research, service and professional development
• Recommend actions to enhance public awareness of and engagement with the College of Engineering's education and training programs, services, and resources
• Respond on behalf of the College of Engineering to questions of industry needs, and the college's capacity to respond and serve

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The Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Dean of the College of Engineering in the following areas:

• Relevance of curriculum to workforce and the industry needs and standards
• Promotion of the programs and services throughout the community and the state
• Identification of career pathways for students and clients
• Articulation of agreements with other education and training institutions
• Policies and practices as they relate to industry standards and educational aims
• Student internship and faculty professional development opportunities, job placement for students, and other industry partnerships
• Program promotion
• Student recruitment and scholarships
• Issues of policy or practice important to engineering education and the college's role in service to its students and industry