Charter
Advisory Board Charter
The mission of the Management Department is to create and disseminate knowledge in macro- and micro- areas of management while building on the complementary strengths of our faculty. Our fields of research and teaching expertise include strategy, entrepreneurship, technology management, international business, social issues and ethics, diversity, industrial relations, management consulting, organizational behavior, leadership and human resource management. We strive to build the highest quality research and teaching programs to contribute to the status of the Pamplin College of Business and Virginia Tech and to provide our students with a premier business education.
The Management Advisory Board serves as a dynamic forum of engaged alumni and industry leaders who work closely with the department to advance its mission, strengthen its programs, and enhance the educational and professional success of our students. Through strategic guidance, advocacy, and active partnership, the Board helps ensure that the Department remains relevant, innovative, and connected to the evolving needs of business and society. Specific functions and key responsibilities of the Advisory Board are to:
- Advise on departmental strategic plans and assist in accomplishing strategic initiatives
- Advise on undergraduate and graduate curricula based on external trends and issues, ensuring relevance and alignment with the job market
- Identify industry and market dynamics for faculty and students through period environmental scans
1. Strategic Advice and Partnership
- Advise on departmental and college strategic priorities and assist in implementing key initiatives.
- Align MAB operations with Pamplin College expectations for advisory boards.
- Provide counsel on departmental programs, initiatives, and long-term direction.
2. Academic and Industry Relevance
- Offer guidance on undergraduate and graduate curricula to ensure alignment with industry needs and market trends.
- Identify emerging business, technology, and management trends through regular environmental scans.
- Promote collaboration between academia and industry to enhance curriculum relevance and student readiness.
3. Student Engagement and Career Development
- Support student engagement through mentorship, speaking in classes, networking, and professional development opportunities.
- Expand internship and job placement opportunities for management students.
- Foster purposeful connections among students, alumni, faculty, and board members beyond the classroom
4. Faculty and Departmental Support
- Build awareness of faculty research interests and promote collaboration with industry.
- Help articulate departmental priorities and advocate for resources within Pamplin and the broader university.
5. Board Development and Collaboration
- Strengthen linkages with the Recent Alumni Board and the Management Advisory Board of Students to ensure continuity, collaboration, and succession planning.
- Participate in events and networking activities with students, faculty, and alumni.
- Actively engage alumni to serve as liaisons and champions for the department.
6. Advancement and Advocacy
- Support fundraising and resource development efforts to advance departmental goals.
- Serve as ambassadors and advocates to elevate the department's visibility, reputation, and impact across industries and communities.
Officers of the Advisory Board shall include the Chairperson and the Executive Committee.
The Advisory Board Chairperson shall be appointed by the Management Department Head and serve a three-year term, commencing with the fall meeting.
The Executive Committee membership will include the Chair, leads of the
Subcommittees, and immediate past MAB Chair. The Chairperson of the Board will serve as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee. This Committee will be responsible for board membership, coordinating the activities and overseeing action plans of the Board.
The Department Head and Chairperson may form specific task forces and committees as deemed necessary and beneficial to the Department and Advisory Board priorities.
The Management Advisory Board will meet twice per year in person, during the fall and spring semesters. Unless determined otherwise by the Advisory Board and the Department, all meetings will be held in Blacksburg, preferably on the Virginia Tech campus. Additionally, virtual meetings may be held throughout the year as deemed necessary. Special meetings or committee calls may be called by the Chairperson in consultation with the Department Head. A quorum shall consist of at least one third of the membership.
Subcommittees will meet as necessary to execute plans and carry out associated activities.
MAB resources and meeting materials will be hosted on the MAB shared site.
Appointments to the Advisory Board will be made by the Management Department Head in consultation with the Advisory Board Chair.
Board members are required to provide substantiative and active support for the Department. This support can take the form of regular and engaged attendance at MAB meetings, active participation in assigned subcommittee, sizeable financial contributions, and or active engagement and support of students by providing internships, speaking to classes/events, and mentoring. Resignations from the Board shall be submitted to the Management Department Head.
Board Members will pay all expenses associated with Board participation.
Board Members will contribute at least $1,000 per year to the departmental funds. 100% participation in annual personal giving is expected. Gifts are to be unrestricted for the Department of Management Excellence Fund or may be designated for a specific purpose in the Department of Management.
The Chair or their designate of the Recent Alumni Board (RAB) and Management Advisory Board of Students (MABS) will be engaged with the MAB to ensure alignment with goals and objectives of the MAB and the Department and to create a natural pathway for succession planning and membership pipeline on the MAB and RAB.