COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ADVISORY COUNCIL C H A R T E R University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

I. Mission

a. Whereas, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) is a chief provider of computer engineers and other Hispanic information technology (IT) professionals;

b. Whereas, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of UPRM has gathered a significant body of distinguished faculty in Computer Science and Computer Engineering; whom are recognized experts in IT research and education, have demonstrated this through many prestigious publications and awards, have been deeply involved in the creation, sustenance and administration of the multidisciplinary doctoral program in Computing and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), and are the core faculty in the Computer Science and Engineering specialty in this program;

c. Whereas, the government of Puerto Rico has launched initiatives to transform Puerto into a knowledge-based economy which requires a research university to provide competent human capital and IT innovation;

d. We establish this, the UPRM Computer Science and Engineering Advisory Council (CSEAC) as a vehicle to foster a meaningful, goal-oriented, relationship and exchange between the IT Industry, academia and UPRM CSE research initiatives and programs; and to better serve IT industry needs and the students seeking IT knowledge, skills and leadership positions.

e. The CSEAC will work with the UPRM to establish metrics to assert the progress toward these goals.

II. Objectives

a. Advise and assist UPRM CSE faculty and administrators on the direction, design and execution of their research and education programs.

b. Advocate UPRM CSE research and education programs to the community, industry, government agencies, as well as, the administration of the University of Puerto Rico.

c. Collaborate with UPRM CSE faculty on joint research and technology development and transfer projects.

d. Promote UPRM CSE students through internships, co-ops and graduate employment.

e. Pursue resources necessary to build faculty endowments, student scholarships and laboratory infrastructure.

III. Membership Responsibilities

a. All Council members are committed to the advancement of the Council’s mission and objectives.

b. Council members shall attend all Council meetings and actively participate in Sub-committees.

c. All nominations for new council members must be approved by board.

IV. Council Officers

a. Role of the Chair:

i. Communication interface between the institution and the industry representatives.

ii. Collaborate with the CSE faculty on meeting agendas as well as the date, time and location of meetings.

iii. Appointing subcommittee chairs and establishing the goals for the subcommittees.

iv. Facilitation and leadership at the council meetings.

v. Evaluate Council effectiveness and provide direction to achieve objectives.

b. Role of the Vice-Chair:

i. Assume the responsibilities of the Chair in the absence of the Chair.

ii. Assume the office of the Chair in case of vacancy.

iii. Fulfill executive roles that the Chair may decide.

iv. Chair of the Strategic Planning Sub-Committee (objectives development).

V. Council Meetings

a. Held at least once a year on the UPRM campus or at a location in Puerto Rico. Notification of a council meeting will occur three months in advance.

b. Council members will receive an Agenda and materials in advance of each meeting.

c. In addition to the CSEAC members the Dean of Engineering and the Chair of the Computer Science and Engineering Department will attend.

VI. Council Communications

a. The official Council member list will be posted on the Council website.

b. All council activities, meeting notes, materials and press releases will be posted on the UPRM-CSE-CSAC council website.

VII. Membership Resignation and Removal

a. Members may resign from the Council via written notice to the Council Chair.

b. All resigning members are asked to nominate an appropriate candidate to replace their seat on the council from their respective company.

c. If a council member does not attend two consecutive meetings, s/he may be removed from the membership at the discretion of the Chair.

VIII. Charter Modification

a. The charter will be reviewed once a year for changes in the October meeting.

b. Council members should send their recommendations for Charter revisions to the Council mailing list (cseac@ece.uprm.edu) for discussion at least one week prior the October meeting.

c. Charter revisions are accepted by a majority vote of the Council.