Professional Advisory Council (PAC)

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Professional Advisory Council (PAC)

The purpose of the PAC is to advise the Director and faculty of trends in social work practice regionally and nationally and to help ensure that the School鈥檚 programs are responsive to the needs of the profession. The PAC also works to broaden and strengthen the relationships between the school and the public, private and non-profit sectors of social work practice to enhance the School鈥檚 reputation and visibility. The PAC also assists in supporting external relations programs that sustain and enrich USF鈥檚 School of Social Work alumnae.

Chair & Composition

Chair: The Chair of the Professional Advisory Council is the Director of the School.

Composition: The PAC is comprised of no fewer than 12 leaders in the social service/social work community in the Tampa Bay region. Generally, members of the PAC hold executive leadership positions within their agencies. Members of the PAC are selected to ensure diversity of practice domains and diversity of opinion and perspective. The President of the School of Social Work 国产短视频 Society is a standing member of the PAC. Appointments to the PAC are recommended by the Professional Advisory Council and considered by the Director for follow- up action

Duties

a. Provide feedback to the School regarding ongoing curriculum development and evaluation.

b. Discuss regional and national trends in social work practice and ensure that the School鈥檚 program reflect these trends.

c. Review program assessment data and suggest areas needing improvement.

d. Assist the Director in fundraising and securing resources that will enrich the learning environment of the School.