Georgian College

12 GeorgianCollege.ca The Chair will be a current member of the program advisory committee, elected by the existing membership for a maximum of three years, subject to renewal for up to three years with the approval of the Vice President, Academic. College personnel are encouraged to attend advisory committee meetings in a non-voting capacity (e.g., they do not vote, present motions or amendments to motions). They are, however, frequently requested to make presentations, act as a resource, and contribute to the effective operation of the committee. The Vice President, Academic, should receive notice of all advisory committee meetings and may attend in a non-voting capacity as scheduling permits. COMMUNICATIONS • Members are encouraged to regularly access GeorgianCollege.ca for newsletters, publications, updates, etc. • Program areas will set up electronic distribution lists of advisory committee members so members can communicate frequently, or as needed electronically, amongst each other. • The office of the Vice President, Academic, will set up an electronic distribution list of all advisory committee Chairs to allow greater access of communicating with each other. • The Vice President, Academic, will organize one meeting annually, inviting all advisory committee Chairs to discuss current issues and future trends related to learning and the learner. MEETINGS/FORMAT • Advisory committee meetings will be held a minimum of two times per year, at the call of the Chair. • A Chair will be elected for each advisory committee at the end or beginning of the academic year. A member of college staff will act as support to the committee. • The Chair, in conjunction with the dean or designate, will be responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas. • Members may participate in meetings via electronic means (e.g., Skype, teleconference, etc.).

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