Advisory Board Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a community advisory board (CAB)?
A CAB is made up of community members and leaders who advise on the actions of the STEAM in Action project, ensuring that the work supports underserved and marginalized populations within the community.
What is a youth advisory board (YAB)?
A YAB is made up of young community members (7th-12th graders) who advise on the actions of the STEAM in Action project, ensuring that the activities are engaging and relevant to their education and future careers.
Who can become an advisory board member?
The advisory boards are composed of individuals from the community who share a common interest, identity, history, language and/or culture with the groups they represent. We seek broad participation across the community to ensure as many perspectives can be shared and educational programming remains relevant and culturally sensitive for all audiences. Community members are welcome to apply to be advisory board members beginning August 2023.
Why does the CAB exist?
The CAB provides a source of leadership that supports the STEAM in Action project’s ability to build partnerships, to educate about the importance of research participation, to provide strategies to guide improvements in programming and to advise on appropriate research recruitment processes that are respectful of and acceptable to the community. These efforts help provide an infrastructure for community members to voice concerns and establish priorities which, otherwise, might not be part of the researcher agenda.
Why does the YAB exist?
The YAB provides a source of leadership that supports the STEAM in Action project’s mission to deliver relevant and appropriate lessons that are respectful of and acceptable to the community. Thee YAB help provide a safe space for young community members to voice their concerns and steer the direction of summer camps over the following years.
How long will the advisory boards function?
The STEAM in Action project will produce summer camps through 2026, however work within the CAB and YAB will be ongoing, with the hope that they may continue beyond the current projection of the SEPA project.
What will be expected of a C/YAB member?
C/YAB members may be involved in one or more of the following activities, depending on their level of interest:
- Advise teams on collaborations.
- Review materials created for summer camp activities and education programming and offer their opinion.
- Speak at community outreach presentations about the STEAM in Action project, progress, and feedback.
- Provide feedback for programming designed to support certification programs.
How much of a time commitment does this involve?
The C/YAB meet once per quarter (every three months) for 2-3 hours. These meetings are on Zoom and may also be available in person. Time requirements for this position are about 1 hour per month to review materials. Some reading is required for group discussions.
Is there a reimbursement for my time?
Yes. Your time and efforts are valuable to us. Adult advisory board members are compensated $40/hour. Youth advisory board members are compensated $20/hr.
Can I be reimbursed for travel?
Yes. Most of the meetings will be on Zoom and if travel is required, transportation or reimbursement will be provided.
How do I become a C/YAB member?
Talk to a member of the Outreach, Recruitment & Engagement team and they will connect you to the C/YAB program administrator. Call (503) 752-4090 or email:
William: wborkan@arizona.edu
Mónica: mdramire@arizona.edu
We value and thank our Community Advisory Board members.
Their involvement and their feedback, in part, has contributed to the success of our outreach efforts.