Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I set up an advisory board?

A. Many LGBT Centers are establishing advisory boards to assist with some of the major decision-making that affects the campus LGBT community. At UCLA the Center Advisory Board has 24 people who are stakeholders in the well-being of the campus LGBT community: 6 undergrads, 6 grad students, 2 faculty, 4 staff, 2 alumni, 2 faculty or staff allies, and 2 student allies. The Advisory Board is the primary group that participates in the Center's strategic planning where the vision, mission, operating principles, and goals are developed and reviewed, and where the three-year action plan is outlined.

Purpose of the Advisory Board:

The purposes of the advisory board are: to provide advice and input to the LGBT Campus Resource Center Director and staff on planning, implementation, and operational aspects of the Center; to assure that the overall planning and implementation is consistent with the expectations of the Division of Student Affairs; to advise on the coordination of the activities of the Center within the context of the University and the greater community; and to serve as ambassadors for the Center's goals and objectives

Expectations of the Advisory Board:

The Advisory Board is expected to: meet periodically to provide direction and input into the UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center; act as public relations agents for the Center; assist in developing the UCLA LGBT Center program model; conceive and create ways for the Center to interact with the University and the greater community for the enhancement of LGBT students, faculty, staff, and community; formulate and participate on committees when needed; participate in activities and events

Procedures for the Advisory Board:

The Advisory Board will meet at least once a quarter, with meetings scheduled six months in advance. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Chair of the Board or by the Director of UCLA LGBT Center. An agenda will be established prior to each meeting. Minutes will be taken and circulated to all Advisory Board members. All written materials regarding or representing the UCLA LGBT Center or any of its programs must be reviewed by the Director before duplication and distribution occurs. Membership on the Advisory Board will be determined by the Director of the UCLA LGBT Center, with at least 50% of the membership comprised of UCLA students.

Submitted by Ronni Sanlo. Dr. Sanlo may be reached at sanlo@ucla.edu.

 

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