Our school greatly benefits from our close ties to the Puget Sound business community and its civic leaders. They serve as mentors to our students, internship supervisors, Social Venture Plan Competition readers and judges, guest speakers both in our classrooms and in larger venues, and, of course, employers of our graduates.
As advisors to our dean and faculty, our Executive Advisory Board connects us closely with the community and the world of commerce. Here is a summary of their activities in their own words.
"The Executive Advisory Board for the School of Business, Government and Economics at Seattle Pacific University has been established to offer resources, counsel, community leadership and activities that provide measurable support towards six defined outcomes that edify the students, faculty, alumni, tradition, mission and national standing of the School."
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD
To achieve our EAB mission, we individually and collectively commit as EAB members to:
- Building mutually beneficial partnerships with employers, community members, and alumni to strengthen the connection between an SBGE education and the workplace
- Supporting SBGE's strategic plan and initiatives through designated committee work, thereby serving as a valued resource to the dean;
- Sharing our business and professional acumen with faculty, staff, and students by participating in the classroom, engaging in mentorship, and sponsoring real-world learning experiences.
- Providing direct financial support to SBGE through our EAB dues, while also seeking additional sustainable funding sources for SBGE;
- Enjoying the life-long learning opportunities and sense of community available to us by fully engaging as EAB members;
- Appreciating the positive social impacts nurtured by SBGE, along with the support role we play as EAB members in creating them.
EAB MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
- One three-year fully committed term, with an optional second term for those interested at the invitation of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Membership on one committee; active participation in its work.
- Attendance at least three out of four quarterly EAB meetings.
- Service as a classroom speaker, student mentor, and/or faculty advisor.
- Advocate for SPU's SBGE to the surrounding business community.
- Assistance in securing sustainable external resources for SBGE.
- Contribution of $1,000 per year to SBGE through EAB annual dues.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM EXPECTATIONS
- One three-year fully committed term, with an optional second term for those interested at the invitation of the ELT President and SBGE Dean.
- Direct resource to the Dean, including assistance with SBGE's strategic plan.
- Chair of one committee; responsible for aligning committee goals with EAB priorities and SBGE's initiatives and overseeing the committee's work.
- Attendance at least 75% of Executive Leadership Meetings, held every 6-8 weeks.
- Assistance in planning and leading quarterly EAB meetings as needed.
- Assistance in the development of the EAB membership body as ongoing advocates for SBGE, including identification and development of potential future members of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Assistance with recruitment of new EAB and ELT members, with a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
FOR SBGE FACULTY & STAFF: EAB RESOURCE GUIDE
EAB Membership
If you have an interest in participating with SBGE and our students, please reach us here. It is a deeply rewarding and life-enriching experience. There will always be room at our table.