ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FALL MEETING AGENDA
NAME OF PROGRAM
DATE OF MEETING
TIME OF MEETING
LOCATION OF MEETING
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:
COMMITTEE SECRETARY:
Call meeting to order ............................................................................................................
Review minutes of previous meeting ...................................................................................
Update Membership Roster .................................................................................................
Election of Officers (Committee Chairperson and Committee Secretary) ...........................
Establish Program of Work for the current year for the committee ....................................
Complete the following Evaluation Forms:
 College Statements: College Mission Statement, Program Mission Statement, College Vision,
and Technical Warranty Statement
 Program Review and Evaluation
 Recruiting, Admission, Career Placement, and External Constituents Review and Evaluation
 Advisory Committee Verification
Trends and Data ....................................................................................................................
Program Area Updates..........................................................................................................
Question/Answer Session .....................................................................................................
Adjournment .........................................................................................................................
PROGRAM NAME
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
Member’s Name
Contact Information
Address, Email Address, Phone Number
Company
Job Title
Years of Service
PROGRAM NAME
FALL PROGRAM OF WORK
Strategic Goal #1
Educational Programs
and Services
Provide quality
educational programs
and services that meet
local industry standards,
are relevant to the
workforce needs, and
are appropriate to the
population
demographics of the
College’s service area.
Fall Program of Work
1. Review the program’s and College’s mission, vision, and
warranty statements and recommend changes as deemed
appropriate. (complete the College Mission Statement,
Program Mission Statement, College Vision,
and Technical Warranty Statement Review and
Evaluation form).
2. Assist instructor(s) with program evaluation, job
development and placement, program promotion,
evaluation in relation to State TCSG and COC program
standards, program advocacy, and professional support.
(complete the Program Review and Evaluation form).
3. Formulate additional program of work objectives as
necessary (complete the Program Review and Evaluation
form).
4. Submit recommendations regarding program-related
changes to the appropriate state-level technical committee
for review.
5. Review and contribute input into long-term and shortterm operational plans.
Actions to be Taken by the Spring
Meeting and Person(s) Responsible
Budget Amount
Requested
(if applicable)
COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT, ACADEMIC MISSION STATEMENT, COLLEGE VISION,
AND TECHNICAL WARRANTY STATEMENT REVIEW AND EVALUATION
Program Name: __________________________________
Date: __________ Initials: __________
(Committee Chairperson)
Please review the following college statements that address the Southern Crescent Technical College
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Technical Warranty Statement.
College Mission Statement
Southern Crescent Technical College provides relevant technical education and workforce training
programs via traditional and online formats that promote lifelong learning and economic development
in the southern crescent region of central Georgia.
( ) Yes; the College Mission Statement is accepted as is.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
* Program Mission Statement
Faculty and administration would like to request your input in the development of a Mission Statement
for this program that will support the College’s Mission Statement. Please add your suggestions here:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
College Vision Statement
Southern Crescent Technical College is the preeminent teaching and learning institution in the state of
Georgia. The College envisions itself as an exceptional, innovative, and unparalleled technical college
that places students at the forefront of excellence in technical education and work force training.
The College’s programs of study are highly technical and customized to exact industry‐standards, which
enable students to develop the specialized skills, knowledge sets, employability attributes, and work
ethic traits essential for securing and maintaining employment both locally and globally.
The College structures various activities, resources, and programs to enable students to succeed by
providing broad career options, special support services, financial assistance opportunities, and flexible
class scheduling, including classroom and online learning that all work to identify and remove potential
barriers for individuals demonstrating a genuine desire to pursue their educational and career goals.
Students graduating from Southern Crescent Technical College have experienced world class instruction,
access to emerging technology, and an atmosphere of support, guidance, and encouragement, which
enable our graduates to become lifelong learners, quality community citizens, and work‐ready
employees ready to positively impact Georgia and beyond.
Southern Crescent Technical College also recognizes the essential need for active partnerships with local
businesses, industries, and governmental and public service agencies in both the state of Georgia and
within the College’s ten county service delivery area, which spans the central region of Georgia between
Atlanta and Macon. It is the College’s belief that these active partnerships will assure a greater quality
and validity of its programs and services. In addition, the partnership will contribute to an environment
which maximizes the effectiveness of each party’s effort toward community economic growth and
development.
( ) Yes; the College Vision Statement is accepted as is.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
Technical Warranty Statement
The College participates in the Technical College System of Georgia Warranty Program. As a
demonstration of our confidence in the quality of our Technical College programs, the Technical College
System of Georgia warrants every graduate of our Technical College programs offering a certificate of
credit, diploma, or associate’s degree as follows:
To demonstrate confidence in and commitment to quality technical education programs
which are relevant, current, and responsive to the stated expectations of Georgia’s
businesses and industries, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education will warrant
every graduate from programs offering a degree, diploma or certificate. Any graduate
who is determined to lack such competence shall be retrained at no cost to the employer
or employee for tuition or instructional fees.
( ) Yes; the Technical Warranty Statement is accepted as is.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
PROGRAM REVIEW AND EVALUATION
Program Review
1. The mission of the program is appropriate.
2. The program description in the SCTC catalog adequately describes the program.
3. The goals and objectives are well defined and meet the needs of business and industry.
4. Based upon your observation(s), funding for the program is adequate.
5. Program Level Outcomes (PLO’s) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) are appropriately written
and assessed to measure specific program and learning goals within the academic program.
6. The program adequately meets the current and/or projected occupational needs of the service
area.
7. Expected educational results are clearly stated for each course.
8. Curriculum content is appropriate and directly related to skills needed on the job.
9. Courses are delivered in a medium that is appropriate to the instructional content. (Traditional
classroom, industrial or computer lab, clinical setting, etc. or online instruction [online, hybrid, or
web-enhanced]).
10. Course content is up-to-date with technology in the workplace.
11. Curriculum meets the needs of local business and industry by providing graduates proficient in the
competencies/courses required to gain entry-level employment in the occupation.
12. Curriculum content includes safety (where applicable).
13. Course syllabi are appropriate and updated.
14. Instructional materials used in the program are adequate to promote effective learning for the
students and address course competencies. Instructional materials include textbooks, handouts,
course tests and exams, audio-visual resources, videos, library resources and related computer
software.
15. Work ethics traits are incorporated into the program’s curriculum to promote good work habits.
16. Faculty members have appropriate credentials and certifications.
17. Program-level certification(s) are appropriate and up-to-date.
Yes
No
Comments and/or Recommendations for Improvement:
RECRUITING, ADMISSION, CAREER PLACEMENT, AND EXTERNAL CONSTITUENTS REVIEW AND
EVALUATION
Program Name: __________________________________
Date: __________
Initials: __________
(Committee Chairperson)
College Recruiting
The College has recruiting and/or marketing materials that accurately describe the college, technical
education, and academic opportunities available.
( ) Yes; no further action needed.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
Recruiting
The program has recruiting and/or marketing materials that accurately describe the program of study,
the career opportunities, and the level of awards available. Faculty members are active in assisting with
recruiting efforts.
( ) Yes; no further action needed.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
The following items are appropriately published for all citizens in the College’s service area:
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Southern Crescent Technical College - Mission Statement
Southern Crescent Technical College - Technical Warranty Statement
Southern Crescent Technical College - Student Work Ethics
Academic Programs Available at Southern Crescent Technical College
Locations of Southern Crescent Technical College
( ) Yes; no further action needed.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
Admission Policies
Admission policies and procedures of the program allow the acceptance of students into the program
with reasonable expectation of successful completion.
( ) Yes; no further action needed.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
Career Placement for Graduates
The academic program has appropriate and relevant practices to assist college graduates with career
placement. The program faculty is active in assisting the college graduates in career placement.
( ) Yes; no further action needed.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
Relationships with External Constituents
The College and program faculty members maintain effective relationships with secondary schools,
postsecondary schools, local business and industry, community organizations, and general citizens.
( ) Yes; no further action needed.
( ) No; please make the following changes: __________________________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE VERIFICATION FORM
Evaluative Criteria: The advisory committee, consisting of at least three employers, has completed the
review and evaluation of the following items:
 College Mission Statement, Academic Program Mission Statement, College Vision, and Technical
Warranty Statement Review & Evaluation
 Program Review and Evaluation
 Recruiting, Admission, Career Placement, and External Constituents Review and Evaluation
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – In agreement with all members present
Committee Chairperson Information
Name _____________________________________
Job Title _________________________
Company Name ____________________________________________________________________
Company Address __________________________________________________________________
Signatures
____________________________________________________
Committee Chairperson
___________________
Date
____________________________________________________
Program Coordinator
___________________
Date
____________________________________________________
Dean for Academic Affairs
___________________
Date
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FALL MEETING MINUTES
NAME OF PROGRAM
DATE OF MEETING
TIME OF MEETING
LOCATION OF MEETING
Members Present:
Members Absent:
The meeting was called to order at ______.
Provide a summarized statement regarding each item listed on the agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at _______.
Respectfully submitted,
Name of Committee Secretary