Mission
Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.
Engineering Technology Advisory Board
Purpose
The Engineering Advisory Board provides recommendations to the University with regard to maintaining, building and strengthening the programs offered in this area. In particular, areas such as curriculum, equipment, institutional technology, market demand and resources will be addressed. The ever-changing requirements of the academic disciplines, community and society will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.
Frequency
The Engineering Program Advisory Board shall meet on a annual basis unless special circumstances require additional meetings.
Terms
The term of service will consist of one three-year term. Members may be reappointed for subsequent terms.
Membership
The Engineering Program Advisory Board consists of a cross-section of members from the business and academic communities in an effort to reflect the needs of the area. Board members will be encouraged to share current and anticipated needs and trends in order to provide meaningful input for the purpose of developing the strongest possible programs from both academic and practical perspectives.
Faculty Coordinator
The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for scheduling meetings, establishing the agenda and maintaining meeting minutes.
Cathy Proffitt Boys
Dean for Career and Technical Education
Associate Professor of Computing & Engineering
Associate Professor of Computing & Engineering
Missouri State University-West Plains Computing & Engineering
Related Faculty/Staff
The following faculty/staff may be called upon to participate in advisory board meetings and other activities on an as needed basis:
Michael Orf, EdD
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Missouri State University-West Plains Academic Affairs