As a leader of a baccalaureate nursing program, when laying a foundation for an effective advisory board, it should begin with a clear purpose and strategic planning. The Advisory Board as a dynamic group that bridges academic and practice for our program must be provided with broad perspective on the institutional goals and program outcomes. The Advisory Board must be provided with ideas regarding the program curriculum and relevance to the industry, student preparedness, and program responsiveness to the workforce demand. Provide the advisory board with clear schedule of meetings, create agendas that encourage dialogue, and establish metrics for success. Then, involve the Advisory Board in activities such as virtual retreat where the Advisory Board members can get to know the program and the leaders in the program as well as the faculty members. This training has deepened my appreciation for advisory board as collaborative hubs that elevate our program through their active engagement.
