National Advisory Council

Mission of the National Advisory Council


The NAC's mission is to assist the students, faculty, and administrators of the Marriott School to promote excellence in management education; to encourage ethical values and a commitment to service; to consult on the direction and needs of the school; and to develop qualified leaders for the future.

NAC Member Responsibilities

  1. Accept appointment to a five-year (renewable) term on the NAC.
  2. Provide financial support. The suggested annual contribution is $5,000. There will be other opportunities to support specific funding campaigns such as our World-Class Placement Initiative.
  3. Attend NAC meetings. Generally held twice per year, scheduled meetings include:
    • Spring retreat or trip usually held in May
    • Fall conference usually held the first weekend of November
  4. Helping place students. NAC members are expected to help the school find and secure excellent internship and job opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students. The school must help place almost 3,000 students a year.
  5. Volunteer to work on a project or committee. NAC members are asked to volunteer from time to time to work on a specific project or committee. New projects are typically announced each fall and spring. To recommend a project or volunteer call 801-422-5629 or email nac@byu.edu.