2011 WIB Assessment

Research & Analysis Committee

June 2, 2011

Summary

• WIB Assessment is an annual report card on the health of our Board

• -18% change in response rate vs. 2010 actual

• Overall, our health is better than last years

My role and responsibility as a Board Member is clearly

understood

My professional experience and expertise is fully utilized as a

Board Member

Our organization’s policies, activities, and progress are effectively communicated to all

Board Members

I actively participate in ad hoc and standing committee

activities

Fellow Board Members are equally involved in participation and

committee work

The Board successfully promotes JobLink and AEC

to area businesses

WIB Members are sufficiently knowledgeable of the AEC and JobLink

programs and services

What topics would you like to see presented/discussed at future WIB

meetings?• What is working and what is not working--discuss

why and how to maintain or improve

• Too many members to have healthy discussion

• Learn more about each of the Board members companies/organizations and how we can help each other out.

• I'm a recent addition to the board and I am looking to learn more about ways I can collaborate

What topics would you like to see presented/discussed at future WIB

meetings?• Other Board members presentations of their

companies and roles and how networking this information may help reach our objectives

• Update on economic and labor market stats for Alex and Arlington

• Potential for environmentally friendly/green jobs and businesses; weatherization employment opportunities