2. External Advisory Board (EAB)

It is a consultant committee formed by academic staff and leading practitioners from the relevant profession to monitor and advise on the content and quality of the mechanical engineering program.

Roles of EAB

• Provide an independent source of information and advice to the department authorities regarding the strategic issues confronting the quality of education.
• The external advisory board is not a decision-making forum.  EAB will determine the roles and responsibilities to best suit the particular circumstances and needs of the department.
• Develop an understanding of the industry trends and relevant academic policies.
• Provide “wise counsel” on issues raised by the stakeholders
• Encourage and support the exploration of new academic and research ideas
• To become a learning forum and act as a resource for the academia

Responsibilities of EAB

• Encourage the development of a governance and quality framework that enables continued growth, whilst not shifting the spirit or vision of the college and the university.
• Review the mission, Program Educational Objectives, and Student Learning Outcomes, Closing Looping Outcomes of the program.
• Review the progress towards accreditation and achievements of Program educational objectives.
• Monitor academic performance and challenges and consider options for
  improving the quality of education.
• Suggest improvements in the curriculum to suit the current job market for the program graduates.

Members of EAB