NSBE-MIT NSBE Days Part 1

1. NSBE-MITNSBE Days Part 1 September 9, 2009, 6-7:30 pm 4-231

2. Agenda • NSBE Mission • NSBE History • Symbols • Key Business Areas • National Directives • Strategic Plan • Organizational Structure • Regional Information • Alumni Extension History • NSBE 301

3. NSBE Mission “To INCREASE the number of CULTURALLY responsible black engineers who EXCEL academically, SUCCEED professionally, & POSITIVELY impact the community.”

4. NSBE Objectives • The objective of the National Society shall be • stimulate and develop student interest in engineering; • strive to increase the number of students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; • endeavor in the advancement of the ethnic minority engineer in professional industry.

5. NSBE History The Chicago Six National Chairperson History

6. NSBE History • 1971 • “Chicago Six” founded Purdue Society of Black Engineers • 1974 • Society of Black Engineers became national body • 1975 • First National Conference was held at Purdue University; • 1976 • NSBE was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Austin, Texas

7. NSBE History 1975 – First National Conference • Attended by 48 students from 32 schools • National symbol chosen • Drafted first National Constitution • Organization divided into 6 regions • Adopted name National Society of Black Engineers

8. The Chicago Six • Ed Coleman • Anthony Harris • Brian Harris • Stanley Kirtley (deceased) • John Logan (deceased) • George Smith

9. NSBE Chairperson History • John Cason - First National Chairperson • Virginia Booth - First Female and 2x National Chair • Dr. Florence Morehead - First Executive Director • Dr. Gary May - Only National Chair with a PhD • Robert S. Bright - First Alumni Extension Chairperson

10. NSBE Symbols The Torch The Lightning Bolt

11. The Torch • Everlasting burning desire to achieve and develop minority students’ interest and participation in engineering in our present society

12. The Lightning Bolt • The striking impact that will be felt by society and industry as a result of contributions and achievements made by NSBE

13. 7 Key Business Areas • Academic Excellence • Technical Excellence • Leadership • Communications • Financial Vitality • Cultural and Community Awareness • Continued Education and Career Access

14. National Directives • Retention • International Development • Scholastic Achievement • Economic Empowerment

15. National Strategic Plan • Professional Excellence • Outreach • World-Wide Impact • Engineering Excellence • Recruitment & Retention

16. Acronyms • AE • AEC • BCA • CCI • CDP • NEB • NLI • NAOG/RAOG • REO • NSBE • CEB • ZEB • REB • NEB • FZC • FRC

17. Currently • 33,067 members • 375 Collegiate, 75 Alumni Extension, 75 NSBE Jr. Chapters • 40+ Conferences Annually • 2 National Magazines, 1 Professional Magazine

18. Organizational Structure The Chain of Command

19. National Constitution National By-Laws Regional By-Laws National Alumni Operating Guidelines Regional Operating Guidelines Regional Alumni Operating Guidelines Governing Documents

20. National Executive Board Regional Executive Board Alumni Executive Board World Headquarters Regional Alumni Executive Board Zone Executive Board Chapter Executive Board

21. Current Leadership • Stacyann P. Russell- National Chairperson • Carl Mack- Executive Director • Jarad Pouncil- National Vice Chairperson • Kari L.Brown- National Secretary • Ayanna Berry- National Treasurer • Jarrell D. Johnson- National Programs Chair • Jeff Lamothe- Parliamentarian • Ann T. Griffin- National Public Relations Chair • Melanie Sutherland- National Publications Chair • Akaninyene Udoeyop- National Communications Chair • Michael Owens- Finance Chair • Jessica Allen- National Assistant Treasurer • Ainsley A. Stewart Jr.- 2010 International Convention Planning Committee Chair • Edward James William II- National Academic Excellence Chair • Vacant- National Pre-college Initiative Chair • Adrianne Wheeler- National Membership Chair

22. Regional Information Regional Breakdown Region 1 Facts

23. Regional Breakdown • Region I… “One Fiyah, More Fiyah!” • Northeastern: Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New Hampshire • Affinity Regions: West Africa, East Canada • Region II… “Two Hype” • Southeastern: Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia • Affinity Regions: Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East • Region III… “Three Ready” • Southern: Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida • Affinity Regions: Caribbean and South America

24. Regional Breakdown • Region IV… “Fo Solid, Fo Life, Fo Eva” • Great Lakes: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota • Affinity Regions: East Africa, Central Africa, and Central Canada • Region V… “Five Deep” • Midwest/South Central: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana • Affinity Regions: Eastern Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa • Region VI… “Six House” • Pacific/Rocky Mountain: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico (Baja) • Affinity Regions: Asia, Australia, and South Pacific

25. Current Structure of Region I Region I RAB Region I Executive Board Region I Committees Region I ZEB’s Region I MEMBERSHIP!

26. Region 1 Facts • 1977 • The FIRST Regional Conference was held by Region One at MIT • 1984 • The FIRST Regional Leadership Conference was held by Region One at Boston University in 1984. • 1988 • Region I Chairperson John Polk initiated the National PCI Program. • 2003 • Region I hosted it’s first three day Summer Camping Conference at Adelphi University in Long Island, N.Y.

27. Alumni Extension History • 1984 • A proposal reflecting the origins of the current Alumni infrastructure was developed • 1985 • NSBE approved the formation of an Alumni Task Force. • 1985-1988 • NSBE students and Alumni from across the nation created the NSBE-AE Operating Guidelines. • 1988 • The Alumni Extension was approved as an operating entity of NSBE

28. NSBE 301

29. Overview • What makes NSBE so unique? • The structure of Region I • Secrets Revealed! • WHQ • The power of ONE! • Conclusion

30. Why NSBE? • What makes NSBE so unique? Largest student-run organization in the U.S. Real life business experience for college students! + networking with professionals who look like you NSBE focuses on it’s members and also the community like no other organization can…we are a all-in-one package deal

31. Secrets Revealed! • The 2009-2010 NSBE operating budget is approximately $? All managed by students! ~ $7.2 Million! • The 2009-2010 Region I operating budget is approximately $? ~ $97,000 Dollars!

32. Secrets Revealed! • Where do conference registration fees go? Conference registration fees go back into the regional budget which is used to pay for conference accommodations, meals, A/V rental, Supplies, etc.

33. Secrets Revealed! • Where do NSBE National Dues go? NSBE National dues are used to fund the operating expenses of the NEB & NAB! This includes NEB & NAB Travel/ Accommodations, supplies, conference calls, meals, etc.

34. World Headquarters (WHQ) • Sign all contracts (for NSBE meetings and conferences) • Scholarship Checks & Fee processing • Corporate Relations • NOL & National Membership Issues • Put together and mail all NSBE magazines and publications • Manage NSBE programs In summary, the NSBE employees @ WHQ manage the day to day business of the society and get PAID to do so.

35. The Power of One! • Who elects the NSBE National Executive Board every year? The National Senate! • Who elects the Regional Executive Boards every year? The 6 Regional Senates! • Who is the only body that can change the National Constitution? The National Senate! • Who is the only body that can vote against a Natl. or Regl. Executive board/committee? The Senate!

36. Additional Information Check out NSBE at • The National site: nsbe.org • The Regional site: nsbe.org/region1 • NSBE Online: https://nol.nsbe.org • Don’t forget to register!