Committee Charge

The committee is specifically charged with:

• Collaborate with faculty across academic units to integrate career-connected experiences and high-impact practices into academic programs, particularly those introduced, redesigned or planned through the strategic transformation process, as well as other initiatives, such as the strategic planning process.
• Guide the development and use of new metrics that assess curricular responsiveness and career relevance.
• Provide feedback on the structure and operation of faculty externships, employer engagement, advisory board activities, and other connections with industry and the community.
• Organize and structure data collection efforts, including student, alumni, and employer surveys, and help interpret feedback for continuous improvement.
• Promote communication and engagement with faculty, students, and external partners around initiative goals and outcomes, such as the Curriculum to Careers series.
• Ensure that initiative activities are inclusive and equitably implemented across diverse disciplines and student populations.
• Recommend adjustments to the initiative’s implementation timeline, structures, or tools based on emerging needs and findings.
• Report back to the Provost/Cabinet on the progress of the initiative.