The University of Iowa

The Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation

Advisory Board

Misson and Objectives

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Advisory Board is to advance the cause of assisting individuals with disabilities in moving into the mainstream of life by providing advice, consultation and support to The University of Iowa's Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation in their educational, research, and community education activities.

VISION STATEMENT

In the rapidly changing world of rehabilitation, it is imperative that educational programs for rehabilitation professionals access and apply the knowledge and expertise of experienced rehabilitation professionals within the community. To that end, the Advisory Board will insure that the Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation are based in the current and forecasted rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities.

OBJECTIVES

The Advisory Board supports the Strategic Plan of The Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation by:

GENERAL

1. assisting in representing the rehabilitation community perspective on matters affecting the Program and representing the Program as needed to The University of Iowa and its components.

POLICY DIRECTION I: MARKETING

1. providing information regarding emerging trends in the practice of rehabilitation counseling and the rehabilitation community to enhance long-term planning.

2. consulting regarding recruitment of suitable applicants to the Program with special attention to persons with disabilities and other traditionally underrepresented groups.

3. consultting about placement of graduates in community rehabilitation agencies, facilities, and educational institutions consistent with the graduate's education and capabilities, as well as the rehabilitation community's personnel needs.

4. consulting regarding efforts to enhance the visibility of the Program, its faculty and graduates in the community, state, region, and nation.

5. communicating Program issues and perspectives to the administration of the College of Education and The University of Iowa administration.

6. consulting regarding outreach to Program alumnae.

POLICY DIRECTION II: CURRICULUM

1. providing information regarding emerging trends in the practice of rehabilitation counseling and the rehabilitation community to enhance long-term curriculum planning.

2. consulting with Program faculty regarding the nature of the curriculum and its suitability to prepare rehabilitation counseling practitioners and educators with particular attention to identifying new issues, knowledge, and skills relevant to the curriculum.

3. consulting and advisement to Program students regarding matters that may affect their educational and career paths.

4. providing relevant information regarding community research needs and assisting in linking researchers to information regarding potential research opportunities in the rehabilitation community.

5. facilitating student clinical education experiences through assisting in the identification and development of high quality field agencies and clinical supervisors.

POLICY DIRECTION III: OPERATIONS

1. advocating for adequate Program faculty, staff, and resources to accomplish the mission of the Program.

2. representing the Program to various credentialing bodies related to the mission of the Program.

3. identifying and facilitating appropriate partnerships and connections necessary to accomplish the marketing and curriculum policy strategies of the Program's Strategic Plan.

4. advocating for the development of financial resources to enhance Program operations.

5. Upon request of the Program faculty, providing consultation regarding administrative issues that affect the Program.

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