Brooke, Since the Governing Board's job is to monitor the financial health of the organization and all businesses want to be financially healthy, the value of this type of board speaks for itself to senior management and other stakeholders. With respects to Advisory Boards, having valuable input and feedback from those in the field with respects to curriculum and placement is highly valuable. Board members can serve as a great resource to the Placement Services Team and as you stated: "...the outcomes and success of the school." Dr. Robert Roehrich