1. PURPOSE
This policy statement addresses the organization and role of the Department of Accounting Advisory Board. The major components of this process include:
- Objective (Purpose) of the Advisory Board
- Nomination of Members
- Meetings
- Term of Office of Board Members
- Activities (Expected Duties) of Members
2. OBJECTIVE (PURPOSE) OF THE ADVISORY BOARD
Consistent with UPPS 03.05.01 and AAPPS 1.02.03, the Advisory Board of the Department of Accounting exists for the purposes of –
- Providing real-time professional practice input regarding curriculum, personnel, student advisory and placement services, and any other matters as requested by the Departmental Chair; and
- Spearheading development and fundraising initiatives as requested by the Departmental Chair, and initiating proposals for such activities in order to assist the Departmental Chair.
3. NOMINATION OF MEMBERS
Advisory Board membership shall be at the pleasure of the departmental chair, who shall nominate, accept nominations, and remove members. Subject to such exceptions as determined by the departmental chair, the following criteria guide the nomination and removal of members:
- The Advisory Board shall consist of no more than thirty (30) active members.
- Members of the Advisory Board shall represent a diverse range of professional practice firms, corporations, not-for-profits, governmental agencies, and other external stakeholders.
- Members of the Advisory Board who fail to attend scheduled meetings or actively participate in Advisory Board functions shall be removed.
4. MEETINGS
The departmental chair shall call meetings of the Advisory Board at least once a year. Faculty and/or student organization representatives shall attend Advisory Board meetings as determined appropriate by the Departmental Chair.
5. TERM OF OFFICE OF BOARD MEMBERS
Advisory Board members shall be invited to become members with the express expectation that they shall remain and serve as active members for a minimum of two years. No formal re-nomination or reappointment process is necessary for actively serving members. Notwithstanding the foregoing, continued service of any member of the Advisory Board is at the pleasure of the Departmental Chair.
6. ACTIVITIES (EXPECTED DUTIES) OF BOARD MEMBERS
Consistent with the stated objectives (purposes) of the Advisory Board, members are expected to:
- Provide input to the Departmental Chair with respect to the development and continual review and refinement of curriculum offerings.
- Offer input on personnel matters, including in compliance with state and federal law and Texas State University policies. This shall include assisting the departmental chair in the identification of potential new full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty members.
- Affirmatively assist the Departmental Chair with fundraising activities, including securing firm gifts and grants as appropriate.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
This APPS has been approved by the reviewers listed below and represents the Department of Accounting policy and procedure from the date of approval until superseded.
Last Update 9/1/2019 Review Cycle: E5Y
To Be Reviewed: September 2029
Department of Accounting Faculty Governance Committee Review
Randall Young
Date: 5/31/2025
Approved by: Mina Pizzini
Date: 5/31/2025