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NSBE Chapter Intro Meeting. Mission. The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Agenda. Mission Officer Introductions What is NSBE? TTU NSBE Chapter Video
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Mission The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community
Agenda • Mission • Officer Introductions • What is NSBE? • TTU NSBE Chapter Video • Chapter Programs and Events • Fall Regional Conference/National Convention 2015 • Questions
What is NSBE? • NSBE with over 30,000 members, is one of the largest student-governed organizations in the country. • Academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals. • NSBE is comprised of 242 collegiate, 70 professional and 82 pre-college active chapters. • Ultimate Goal of NSBE • To graduate minorities in STEM fields • NSBE is not racially limited nor bounded by particular majors, we accept all races and majors
Membership Benefits • High V to 4.0 • Engineering Competitions • Discounts on Books • Kaplan Test Prep discount • Registration Discounts to conventions • Technical Research Exhibition • Access to 20+ companies at FRC • 300+ Companies at Nationals • Networking opportunities • Scholarships and grants • NSBE Job Placement Center • Pre-selection for interviews • Leadership development • Shadow Initiative
Becoming a Member • Chapter Level • Dues $15 • Credit and Debit cards have a swipe fee • Dues are payable to the Treasurer • Must participate in 50% of total NSBE activities • National Level • Sign up on ImPak • Dues $18
Achievement System • To go to attend Conventions, you need to obtain at least 75% of the total points available in the fall semester and be a PAID National and Chapter Member • General meetings (4pts per meeting) • Community service (8pts) • Study-A-Thon (2pts) • Attending Texas Tech Engineering job fair (4pts/tentative) • Being active in a committee (8-10pts)
Chapter Programs • Salvation Army • Sept. 20th • Adopt-A-Highway • Oct. 4th • Food Bank • Nov. 8th • High V to 4.0 • Study-A-Thon
Committees • Finance Committee • Harland Mims • Programs Committee • Umeadi Ifeadi • Scrapbooking Committee • Robert Williams-Fry
NSBE Socials • Welcome Back BBQ • Sept. 6th at 5pm • Urbanovsky Park • Tech v. TCU Watch Party • Oct. 25 • Any other ideas speak to Courtney Folkes
Fall Regional Conference • When: November 14-16, 2014 • Where: Baton Rouge, Louisiana • Highlights: • Workshops • Collegiate Competitions • Engineering Olympics, Elevator Pitch • Career Fair with over 30+ companies • Vanguard Awards Banquet • Website: http://www.nsbe.org/Regions/Region5/Events/Fall-Regional-Conference.aspx
Questions? • Talk to your Chapter Executive Board • Ttunsbe.com • Nsbe.org • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @ttunsbe • Facebook.com/ttu.nsbe
Mission The mission of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community