Hi Suzanne Wow! Sounds like you are doing everything right. A real model placement department. You say that students are required to attend the job fairs. Great. What kind of preparation does the student get priorto attending? Are there workshops or briefing sessions so they are prepared? You mention that your placement department contacts employers weekly. That is the key, isn't it? It takes constant follow up to get a good source of industry reps. I like the idea of field trips. Wondering if they are formalized or depend on the coordinator or people at the host site. Specifically, are there learning objectives spelled out? Re your advisory board - can you provide us with examples of what changes and enhancements they have suggested that were implemented by the school. Thanks for your very comprehensive response. Lots of great implementable ideas. Susan