Intelligence Studies Advisory Board (ISAB) Membership
Membership
The ISAB includes professionals representing intelligence, law enforcement, business, cybersecurity, data science, and public policy. Members are selected for professional achievement; alignment with Mercyhurst's mission; and willingness to invest their time, expertise, and resources.
Membership Types
- Individual Member ($100 per year): Alumni and professionals engaged with student mentoring, lectures, and recruitment.
- Corporate Blue Member ($1,000 per year): Organizations with close program relationships (up to two representatives).
- Corporate Green Member ($2,500 per year): Partners engaged in collaboration, recruitment, and research initiatives (up to five representatives, with priority access to student engagement opportunities).
- Student Representatives: Faculty-selected student leaders, serving as liaisons between students and intelligence professionals.
All donations are tax-deductible and support Mercyhurst's Applied Intelligence programs.
Roles and Responsibilities
Members are expected to:
- Participate in at least two meetings per year (fall virtual/spring in-person).
- Offer timely strategic and curricular feedback.
- Mentor students and facilitate internship or employment pathways.
- Support events, fundraising, visibility, and outreach initiatives.
- Serve as ambassadors of Mercyhurst’s intelligence mission.
Operations and Governance
The ISAB meets twice annually to discuss program strategy, student success, and emerging issues in the intelligence and security community. Working groups or subcommittees may focus on areas such as curriculum innovation, cybersecurity, global affairs, or professional development.
The ISAB functions in an advisory capacity, providing guidance and support while respecting academic governance and university policy.
ISAB leadership consists of a chair and vice chair (two-year staggered terms), working in collaboration with the executive director of intelligence studies, who serves as the university liaison.