FCS
Family Studies
Family Studies Advisory Board (FSAB)
The mission of the FSAB is to serve as a resource to the Family Studies undergraduate program and Family Life Education master's program. The FSAB will:
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Assist in curriculum articulation and development.
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Represent the program to the greater community.
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Assist students in their professional development.
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Assist faculty in maintaining high quality and competitive programs.
Specifically,
the FSAB will:
1. Assist in the development of partnerships with community action
agencies and organizations to establish internship and employment
opportunities.
2. Review and strengthen the existing field experience and internship
process.
3. Participate in "shadowing" experiences and
act as mentors.
4. Act as agents in the field for the sharing and collaborative
use of human, community and financial resources for the program.
5. Keep faculty informed about current issues and trends in the
community that affect families.
6. Serve as advocates to the university at large for family studies
programs.
7. Serve as a voice for Family Studies in the community to increase
awareness and understanding of family related issues (public relations
with others).
8. Actively participate in the Family Studies program as speakers
and guests.
Currently the FSAB consists of representatives from the following:
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters | Guidance Clinic |
| CARES | Head Start |
| Catholic Family Services | KRESA |
| Child Care Resources | Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center |
| Children’s Protective Services | MSU Extension |
| Cooperative Extension | MSU College Assistance Migrant Program |
| Family & Children Services | Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan |
| Family Independence Agency | Senior Services, Inc. |
| Family Involvement Program - Kalamazoo Public Schools | Sindecuse Health Center - Western Michigan University |
Local companies that have been awarded the Family First Award.