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The Legal Studies Program of Maryville University has an Advisory Committee
consisting
of members of the constituencies served by the program and of the
general public.
The purposes of the Advisory Committee are:
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To assist the program in developing effective student recruiting literature and
methods.
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To evaluate and make recommendations for changes to the curriculum
including
hybrid (blended) and on-line courses.
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To facilitate Maryville University's Legal Association's (MULA) outreach to the legal community
and the public through
establishing relationships with the organized bar, judiciary, paralegal
associations and
other groups.
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To recommend prospective faculty members to the program and to assist in
improving
and developing the means of evaluating and educating adjunct faculty members.
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To help in the placement of students in appropriate internship positions and to
continually
evaluate the effectiveness of the internship program.
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To develop contacts with employers that will
facilitate the placement of graduates.
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To assist with assessment efforts to ensure the program meets student
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Composition of the Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee shall consist of a minimum of ten members. Among
these members shall be: lawyers from the public and private sector; legal
assistants from the private sector, including large and small law firms,
corporations, and at least two paralegals from the public sector; at least one
law office administrator or legal assistant manager; at least one representative
of the general public who is not involved in the delivery of legal services and
is not otherwise affiliated with the university; at least one adjunct faculty
member; the program director; a representative from the university admission
office; a representative from the university career education office; one recent
alumni of the program; one student representative. Members with other
backgrounds may also serve.
Appointment of Members
Members are appointed by the Program Director. Advisory Committee members and
faculty members are invited and encouraged to recommend persons for appointment
to the committee.
Terms of Office
Except for the student member, members are appointed on a rotating basis for
two-year terms. Members may be reappointed. Students serve a one-year term and
may be reappointed for a second term if they continue to be students during that
term of office.
Meetings
Meetings are held four times per year in
March, May, July and November. The
Program Director will contact the members to schedule meetings at a date and
time convenient for the members.
Chair of the Committee
The Program Director shall serve as Chair of the Advisory Committee and shall
set the agenda for the meetings in consultation with members of the committee.
Subcommittees
The Advisory Committee shall have the following subcommittees:
Admissions and Recruiting
Curriculum
Internships and Placement
Assessment
Each member is expected to serve on at least one
subcommittee.
Subcommittees shall
meet as needed. Ad hoc
subcommittees may also be created as needed.
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