The availability of funding and financial issues are topics of interest for an educational representative working to advance quality education at any level of the education system. Educational representatives campaign for improved and enhanced funding for infrastructure, additional research dollars and resource assistance. Asking for additional funding, seeking new partnerships that generate funds and directing fundraising activities all fall under the funding topic.
Education representatives also consider the use of technology in the delivery of education. Campaigning for new technological tools in the classroom, that help both students and teachers, is an issue in the education arena. The role of technology in rural education delivery is another topic within the scope of technology.
The availability of appropriate human resources talent is another topic that an education representative deals with. If the education representative is focusing on the K through 12 school system, the availability of teachers in specific areas or with specific training is often a concern. Those engaged in the post-secondary school system voice concerns about the availability of instructors and professors with particular training. A need for support staff is often a concern for both levels of education.
Education representatives engage in discussions related to educational programming. They also engage in quality management processes and in auditing educational programs. Education representatives assess the value of programs, work with stakeholders (instructors, academic leadership, students, staff and parents) to improve programming and develop advisory boards for new programs.