This two-part workshop will help academies move their advisory boards to the next level. Through case studies, templates and supporting documents, participants will learn how to construct a gap analysis to determine how their advisory board can operate more effectively and efficiently.

1. Advisory Board Rubric/Assessment
Standard of Practice Strategic
Action
NAF AB Standards 4- Fully implemented 3- Operational 2- Emerging 1-Foundational
Formal Structure:
Board Membership
and Operation
2.1c Advisory Boards meet
once a month for at
least eight months
during the year
Meets on Monthly
Basis (8 out of 12
months)
Meetings are bi-
monthly
Meetings once or
twice a year or not at
regular designated
times
No formal meetings
in place/ in planning
stages
2.1b
The Advisory Board
includes officers,
committees, By-Laws,
and a succession plan
Bylaws are in place-
identifying
committees/sub-
committees/roles
and responsibilities
Bylaws in
place/officers
elections in process
Bylaws/offices &
committee are being
discussed
Have not started
2.1a
Membership is
Industry theme
driven
Membership
comprised of at least
80% (8-12) industry
representation
Membership
comprised of 50% (5-
6) industry
representation
Membership
comprised of key
players with 1-2
Industry
representation
Membership
comprised of a few
key players with no
industry
representation
2.1b
Strategic plan which
includes goals and a
resource plan to
reach those goals
Strategic plan
identifies clear
goals for each
committee and
action steps to
achieve those
goals—driven by
the NAF CCR
Industry
representatives
serve as
committee chairs
Strategic plan
identifies clear
goals for each
committee and
action steps to
achieve those goals
At the planning
stages
Have not started

2. Advisory Board Rubric/Assessment
Standard of Practice Strategic
Action
NAF AB Gold
Standards
4- Fully implemented 3- Operational 2- Emerging 1-Foundational
Relevant And
Current Knowledge
Support for
Learning AND
providing
Resources
2.2a
Board members
assist with curriculum
selection, design, and
implementation,
including externship
opportunities
Board members are
fully aware of the
industry focus of the
academy and actively
engaged in all aspect
of the academy
Board members are
fully aware of the
industry focus of the
academy and are
engaged various
aspects of the
academy
Board members are
familiar with and
supportive of the
industry focus of the
academy but not fully
aware of its needs
Members have
limited knowledge of
the themes of the
academy and not
fully aware of the
needs of the
academy
2.2b Board members bring
industry knowledge
to students through
classroom team
teaching, assisting
with projects, guest
speaking and Job
shadow
Each board member
is committed to
engage in students
centered activities
that positively impact
student outcome—
CCR
Each board member
is committed to
engage in students
centered activities
that positively impact
student outcome--
CCR
Board members
share their industry
knowledge as
classroom speakers
Visit classrooms
2.2b
Board members
provide structured,
work-based learning
experiences, both in
the classroom and in
the work setting
Each board member
is committed to
engage in WBL
experiences and
facilitate WBL
opportunities for
every student (mock
interview,
professional
behavior, job
shadow, internship)
Some board member
is committed to
engage in WBL
experiences and
facilitate WBL
opportunities for
every student (mock
interview,
professional
behavior, job
shadow, internship)
Board members
participate in WBL
activities
Not in place

3. Advisory Board Rubric/Assessment
Standard of Practice Standard of
Practice
NAF AB Gold
Standards
4- Fully implemented 3- Operational 2- Emerging 1-Foundational
Support For
Sustainability
Informed Advocate
Academy
Leadership
2.3a Advisory Boards
provide resources to
ensure the stability
and sustainability of
the academy
Long term
sustainability and
transition plans are
clearly identified in
the bylaws and
updated as part of
the annual strategic
plan
Long term
sustainability and
transition plans are
clearly identified in
the bylaws and
updated as part of
the annual strategic
plan
Annual strategic plan
identifies needs for
each academic year
Not in place
1.3b Advisory Boards
review academy and
student level data
and help develop
improvement plans
Board members are
well aware of the
academy
achievements and
are strong advocates
of the academy in the
community (review
academy student
data, need
assessment,
curriculum, WBL,
etc…)
Board members can
speak to the
achievements of the
academy program
and identify collect
support/supporters in
the community
Board members can
speak to some of the
activities of the
academy program
Not informed1.4a Board members serve
as advocates for the
academy to
educational, political,
civic and business
communities