SPS Advisory Council Mission
Members of the SPS Advisory Council at Boise State University share their expertise to guide and advance the educational, research and public service goals of the School of Public Service. The SPS Advisory Council serves to support the ongoing success, growth and vitality of the School of Public Service to achieve its important public-facing objectives.
SPS Advisory Council Members:
● Represent and promote SPS’ interests in the broader community such as: facilitating development of robust public policy and community-based research, assisting in the development of practical experiences for students, developing collaborations and community partnerships and through promoting SPS and study in public service fields.
● Provide counsel to SPS leaders about topics such as: the preparation that our graduates need, changes and needs in public service careers, pressing needs that our programs and research can address, current and new academic programs and curriculum, marketing and recruitment to enhance enrollments, leveraging centers and institutes to achieve our mission and ways to achieve SPS’ long-term strategic objectives.
● Enhance SPS connections with government entities, professional and business organizations, non-profit organizations and other community institutions.
● Assist in the development of financial support for experiential learning, faculty support, student scholarships and research experiences and other priority needs through their relationships with potential donors and/or their own philanthropic giving.
Advisory Council Members and Committee Assignments
Advisory Council Members (term):
Council Chair – Rep. Chris Mathias (3 years starting fall 2024)
Ray Stark (3 years starting fall 2023)
Rakesh Mohan (3 years starting fall 2023)
Jen Stevens (3 years starting fall 2023)
Patrick Sullivan (3 years starting fall 2023)
Jim Martin (3 years starting fall 2023)
Galen Schuler (3 years starting fall 2024)
Mayor Lauren McLean (3 years starting fall 2024)
Debra Leithauser (3 year starting fall 2024)
Mat Erpelding (3 years starting fall 2024)
Heidi Peterson (3 year starting fall 2025)
Cam Arial (3 year starting fall 2025)
Erin Anderson (3 year starting fall 2025)
Jim Kerns (3 year starting fall 2025)
Cathy Silak (3 year starting fall 2025)
Executive Committee
Dean Angie Bos
Chair, Chair-Elect
The Former Chair (Vacant)
Committee Chair/s – Mat Erpelding (Advancement)
Patrick Sullivan
Debra Leithauser
Ali Rabe
Advancement Committee:
SPS Development Director (ex officio)
Mat Erpelding (chair)
Galen Schuler
Rep. Chris Mathias
Heidi Peterson
Jim Martin
Cecilia Gould
Community Advocacy Committee:
Ray Stark (chair)
Mayor Lauren McLean
Rakesh Mohan
Jen Stevens
Monica Hopkins