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Purpose
The Advisory Board of NJCU’s Counselor Education Department provides advice, expertise, and ÃÛÌÒtv to the Dean of the College of Education and Counselor Education Department.

Membership
Members are appointed by the Dean, College of Education and Chair, Counselor Education Department. Members shall represent regional school counselors (2 members), school superintendents or other administers (1 member), clinical mental health counselors, or other behavioral health workers from hospitals or community mental health clinics (3 members). The Advisory Board shall consist of current students (2 members), former students (2 members), and employers of our former students (2 members).

The Advisory Board shall consist of 10-15 members, with the Chair of the Counselor Education Department serving as chair of the board. Terms shall be for two years and can be renewed for additional two-year terms at the Dean and Chair’s discretion.

Meetings
The Advisory Board shall meet twice a year via zoom for 45 to 60 mins.

Major Goals of the Advisory Board

1. Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the University and Counselor Education Department.
2. Enhance relationships with regional clinical and school partners.
3. Keep the program informed of present and evolving behavioral healthcare trends that have the potential to impact counseling education and affect the counseling workforce.
4. Advocate for the NJCU Counselor Education Department in the community.
5. Offer recommendations to enhance the curriculum.

Current Advisory Board Members:

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