Key Activity C6: Research, identify and evaluate trends and implement current industry standards  

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(B) baseline proficiency,
(I) intermediate proficiency,
(M) mastery-level proficiency

Performance Indicators

1. Advisory committees are regularly consulted on industry standards. (B)
2. Industry standards, trends, and changes are identified, evaluated, and incorporated with advisory committee approval and with emphasis on supporting students to overcome barriers to entry. (B)
3. Employers/Industries are consulted and/or surveyed on an ongoing basis. (B)
4. Retraining and back-to-industry experiences are included in the professional development plan. (B)
5. Research is conducted on a regular basis through trade and professional sources of information, industry visits, professional meetings, and networking. (M)
6. Licensing and standard-setting bodies are consulted on an ongoing basis and encouraged to acknowledge diversity and equity in developing requirements. (M)

Technical Knowledge

1. Knowledge of advisory committee protocols. (B)
2. Knowledge of current practices and issues in the industry, and their impact on barriers to entry and equitable access. (B)
3. Ability to demonstrate the applicable and relevant skills required to implement current industry standards, with emphasis on diverse instructional techniques. (B)
4. Knowledge of applicable laws and industry standards. (B)
5. Knowledge of trade-appropriate and profession-specific sources of information with emphasis on inclusive and diverse sourcing. (B)
6. Knowledge of research theory and design that considers culturally relevant and inclusive sources. (I)
7. Ability to locate sites and funding for back-to-industry/externship opportunities. (I)