HTM Advisory Board
Overview
The HTM Advisory Board consists of senior industry executives from all over the US. The Board meets on campus twice a year and engage in consultation with administrators, faculty, and students. Members provide advice to administrators about curriculum, share the latest trends with faculty, and mentor students about career potential. A highlight of each meeting is the Advisory Board Dinner, which is planned, hosted, and implemented by HTM students.
Specific functions of the Advisory Board are to:
- Help develop and review departmental strategic plans and curricula
- Serve as a sounding board to assist the Department Head with policy decisions
- Assist in the dissemination of information throughout the hospitality industry concerning the Virginia Tech HTM Department and programs,
- Serve as an advocate of the Department with the University administration
- Assist in articulating departmental priorities and needs to the Pamplin College of Business
- Assist in maximizing job placement opportunities and internships
- Assist in the Department’s fund-raising and public relations efforts