Committee composition consists of community leaders in careers related to specific programs. Members of university administration participate on all advisory boards. The Advisory Council for the Associate Degree Nursing Program at SMSU-WP meets twice per academic year to share information concerning the nursing program. One student from each nursing class is asked to serve on the Advisory Council for an academic semester. This board is comprised of community business leaders who are interested in graduate employment competencies to meet the technology needs within local businesses and beyond.
University administrators participate as members of the board.
It is recognized that this procedure will necessarily change as graduates from each program increase in number. For now, the procedures of assessment of graduate performance and use of internships are sufficient. The CSO's function is to aid students in career planning and possible job placement. The CSO utilizes two assessment tools, Missouri Choices and the Self Directed Search, in offering career guidance to students. Individual counseling is also available for career planning, as well as assistance in r sum development and critical assessment of application materials.