External Advisory Committee

The External Advisory Committee will represent the needs and interests of the community and policy-makers, and will bring its expertise to bear in supporting the activities of NEST. It will provide strategic advice to the Dean, Director, and Governing Council regarding possible research directions, dissemination strategies, educational opportunities, and fund-raising.

The External Advisory Committee will comprise five non-academics with expertise in diverse areas of relevance. Appointments will be made by the Dean of Social Science, in consultation with the Director of NEST. Where possible, a balance of community and government representatives will be appointed.

Members will be appointed for a two-year term, renewable for one additional consecutive term. The Chair of the External Advisory Committee will be selected by the Dean in consultation with the Director of NEST. Members of the External Advisory Committee will also be appointed as Senior Fellows of NEST.