Mission
The mission of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Advisory Board is to provide guidance, advice and support to the Dean, and help CHHS achieve its mission.
Comprised of selected health and human services leaders in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations from the Greater Chicago region, the CHHS Advisory Board will work with the Dean and other members of the College to ensure that College programs and curricula remain relevant and leading edge. Through the collective wisdom and expertise of its members, the Board provides advice, ideas, and resources to the Dean, faculty, staff, and students on a variety of subjects including, but not limited to: mission, accreditation, strategic planning, curriculum, technology, community engagement, workforce development, and alternative revenue streams.
Composition
- Dean/Select staff
- Alumni from the College’s academic departments
- Industry leaders in health services, health care management, social services, behavioral health services
- Employers of GovState alumni
- Public officials concerned with healthcare workforce development and healthy communities
- Higher education and research leaders from partner institutions and organizations
Length of Term
Advisory board members are invited to participate for two years on a renewable basis.
Governance
The Dean will convene the Advisory Board meetings and collaborate with members on the development of meeting agendas.
Ad-hoc working groups will be determined by the Advisory Board on an as-needed basis.