The College and the Public Safety division have established a program advisory committee for both the Criminal Justice Technology and Fire Protection Programs at CPCC.  Advisory committees are composed of individuals from the community with special expertise and skills who provide assistance for the benefit of the students in their respective programs.  The committee serves to improve academic programs, strengthen connections to the local business/industrial community, consolidate advice and support, structure operations around efficient principles of effective organizations, and create an effective response team.  Members of the Committee can provide advice and counsel to the programs to ensure the programs are current and its graduates can meet the needs of their chosen profession and the community.  

To be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee, potential members must have demonstrated competence in the specific area being served, must be interested in community college education, must be willing to devote adequate time to serve, and must exhibit a strong sense of civic mindedness, character, and responsibility. 

The committee meets on a regular basis and their major responsibilities include:

• Advise in developing course content for specific occupations.
• Suggest competent resource individuals.
• Assist in job placement of students.
• Assist in program evaluation.
• Assist in providing financial support.
• Assist in the development of community understanding and support of the program.
• Counsel in faculty recruitment and selection.

Click on the link to the left to see the current members of the Public Safety Advisory Committee.