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	Au Sable Institute Academic Advisory Council</h1>
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	<img alt="" src="{filedir_5}academic-advisory-council.jpg" style="padding: 5px; margin-left: 5px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; float: right; height: 168px; width: 300px;" />Purpose</h2>
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	The Academic Advisory Council (AAC) is charged with reviewing the academic program of the Institute and making recommendations on academic issues (<a href="/courses/course_information/">courses</a> and the <a href="/courses/certificate_programs/">certificate programs</a>) to the Academic Dean, Director, and Board. Since the role of Au Sable Institute is that of a professional and vocational institution of higher education, the Council serves as a vital resource to maintain Au Sable as a high-quality Institute. The Council provides member institutions with representation in the decision-making process of the Institute. It is a primary means of maintaining academic programs of the highest value that are complementary to colleges and universities.</p>
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	Membership</h2>
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	Each Au Sable <a href="/courses/participating_institutions/">Sustaining Partner and Participating College</a> is entitled to send one representative to the Council. Additional (non-voting) observers from these or other institutions are welcome to attend. The annual meeting of the Council typically occurs in mid-July or early October and includes business sessions and professional development activities for the faculty representatives.</p>
