Bylaws

1. PURPOSE
   
   The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise and support the Director of the School of Nursing  in carrying out the mission and philosophy of the School and University.
   
   
2. GOAL
   
   To assist the Director of the School of Nursing in creating necessary links to the community that provides support, direction and impetus to excellence.
   
   
3. MEMBERSHIP
   
   
   1. APPOINTMENTS
      The President of the University appoints members for a three-year term. Reappointments are permitted. 
      
      
   2. COMPOSITION
      The Board will be comprised of sixteen to twenty representatives of the five county area served by the University:  Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry. Membership will reflect the community’s leadership.
      
      
   3. EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
      The Director of the School of Nursing
      School of Nursing Leadership Council members
      
      
   4. PRESIDENT
      The President is appointed for a two-year term, by the Director of the School of Nursing. Reappointment is permitted.  A Vice-President may by appointed by the president.
      
      Duties of the President:
      1. Preside at meetings of the Advisory Board.
      2. Establish agenda for the meetings in collaboration with Director of the School of Nursing.
      3. Appoint Chair of subcommittees of the Board.
            
   5. COMMITTEES AND SUB-GROUPS
      Special committees and auxiliary organization's are established as needed.
      1. The Southwest Florida Resource Council - serves to identify, establish and develop community wide funding resources to enhance and nurture our ongoing commitment to improve professional nursing education in Southwest Florida.  This group works in tandem with the University Development Office for donor recognition and prevention of duplicity.
      2. The Southwest Florida Nursing Leadership Council - identifies the needs of the community, provides the necessary linkages between the School of Nursing and the professional nursing community, and provides both leadership and resource support for the School of Nursing. This group works in tandem with the University Development Office for donor recognition and prevention of duplicity.
      3. Nominating Committee - recommends names of potential board members to the Director of the School of Nursing for consideration of appointment.
         
         
4. MEETINGS
   
   The Board meets three times a year: January, April, and October. Additional meetings may be called by the President as needed.
   
   Minutes of the meetings will be recorded by a staff member of the School of Nursing and a copy of minutes circulated to members of the Board subsequent to each meeting.
   
   
5. RESIGNATION OF MEMBER
   
   Members may resign upon written notice to the Board when circumstances prevent them from continued service. Upon resignation, the nominating committee shall recommend names to the Director of the School of Nursing as soon as possible for appointment by the President of the University. 
   
   
6. POWERS AND DUTIES
   Functions of the Board:
   1. Advise and support the Director regarding community issues of concern to the School of Nursing.
   2. The Board may oversee fundraising efforts to supplement and enhance the Nursing Program.

Approved April 2001