3.30 Advisory Committee Policy

Chapter 3: Educational Policies

• Adoption: 6/14/05
• Revised: 10/8/24
• Last Reviewed: 4/9/25 (AASC)
• President Approved: 6/2/25
• Next Review Date: 4/22/30
• Authority: MinnState Board Policy 3.30
• Custodian of Policy: VP of Academic and Student Affairs

Policy

Part 1. Purpose.

The purpose of this policy is to establish standards, processes, and conditions that enable consistent creation
and operation of college program advisory committees; it applies to credit-based academic programs.

Part 2. Definitions.

Program Advisory Committee. A program advisory committee identifies needs and opportunities;
describes the current status and dynamic nature of its industry and/or occupation(s); and provides
guidance and advice on initial development, accountability, expansion, and closure of academic
programs at the college or with related programs at high schools, colleges, and/or universities. A
college program advisory committee includes but is not limited to employers, faculty and staff;
others such as students may be included. The Hennepin Tech Advisory Committee Handbook can
be accessed on the College’s Employee Portal. Specific roles and responsibilities are highlighted in
the advisory handbook.