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Joan also serves on the Civil Engineering Advisory Council Board which advises the School of Civil Engineering in many areas to advance the tradition of serving and having impact on the civil engineering profession through teaching, research and service. The Council reviews program goals and recommends strategies for both current and future challenges and initiatives.