I. PURPOSE AND MISSION

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Advisory Board (the Board) is an independent organization providing support and assistance to the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (the College) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The mission of the Board is to advise the College regarding its progress and interactions with individuals, corporations, and agencies external to FAU and to develop, plan and facilitate specific targeted activities that advance College goals through outreach to them. In carrying out this mission the Board and its members will:

A. Identify, contact and cultivate potential financial supporters for scholarships and research support, assisting the Dean and the Director of Development in obtaining both large and small gifts from individuals and foundations;

B. Identify and cultivate business, industry, and government contacts that may collaborate with, support, and enhance instructional and research activities in the College;

C. Develop activities that enhance the visibility and awareness of the College and its instructional and research activities throughout our service community and beyond and assist in the development of the College’s public image, brand, and message.

II. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

The Board shall have a Chair and a Vice-Chair who will each serve a two year term. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected during the last meeting of the spring semester and take office at the conclusion of that meeting. Secretarial support for minutes and related record-keeping will be provided by the College.

To accomplish the goals identified in Section I, the Board will operate through three standing committees and when appropriate ad-hoc committees may be appointed by the Board Chair. Each standing committee chair will be appointed by the Board Chair and serve for a term of two years.  The Standing Committees are:

A. Development Committee

B. Legislative Affairs Committee

C. Public Communications Committee

In order to coordinate overall Board activities and those of the three committees listed above, the Board will also have an Executive Committee consisting of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board, the Chairs of the three standing committees, and the Dean. The Executive Committee will be responsible for developing the agenda for each Board meeting.

III. MEMBERSHIP

Advisory Board Membership Process

Membership on the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Advisory Board begins with a nomination by an existing Board member.  The nomination form and the nominee’s resume are submitted to the Dean for distribution to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee reviews the nomination form and requests a meeting with the nominee.  Based on a review of the nominee’s qualifications, the Executive Committee will decide not to extend an invitation for membership or they will make a recommendation to the Board for approval based on the above process. Board membership will be held at 25 members and each member will be asked to serve a three year term. Terms can be renewed twice.

The dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (Dean) is a permanent member of the Board, but cannot be Chair of the Board.

Members of the Board will:

1. Embrace the mission of the College and its community relationship goals.

2. Be committed to working together in a collegial manner.

3. Be willing to allocate the necessary time to participate in meetings, special events and Board projects.

4. Promote the College as an institution; members should place the good of the College above any self interests.

5. Provide a $500 minimum level of annual support to the College.

6. Attend 50% of Board meetings and be an active participant on a Standing Committee.

7. Serve a three year term (that can be renewed twice).

IV. MEETINGS

The Board will meet quarterly (July, October, January and April), and the Standing Committees will meet at least once in the alternate months.

Revised and adopted: May 10, 2007