Knowledge of SWE

1. Knowledge of SWE • September 2010

2. What are we going to talk about? • What do you know about SWE? • How many of you know the vision of SWE? • How many of you know the tagline of SWE? • What do you know about the Society organization? • Can you name the three levels? • Can you name someone on the Board of Directors • What do you know about Society programming? • Did you know about SWE’s awards? • Did you know about SWE’s Society conference? • What do you know about your section’s role in SWE? • Do you know what your section has to do to continue in the organization? 2

3. Content • History • Objective, Goals, Policies • Organization • Programming/Awards • Section Information • What can SWE do for You? • Q&A

4. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) • Founded in 1950, SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. • SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and receive the recognition and credit for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. SWE founding at Green Engineering Camp - 1950

5. History of SWE • Founded in 1950 • Incorporated in 1952 • Headquartered in Chicago • Approximately 10,000 Professional Members in 112 sections • Approximately 10,500 Collegiate Members in 323 collegiate sections • There are now ~150 international members of SWE

6. SWE’S Mission (Adopted in 1986) • Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, • Expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and • Demonstrate the value of diversity

7. SWE’s Objectives (Adopted in 1950) • Inform young women, their parents, counselors and the general public of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them • Assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement • Serve as a center of information on women in engineering • Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement

8. SWE’s Strategic PrioritiesThe Society’s 3 – 5 Year Planning Horizon Strategies Growing the Profession – Outreach • There is an increase in women choosing to enter the engineering and technology profession. Professional Excellence • Women in engineering and technology excel professionally, and their achievements are showcased and valued. Industry Catalyst • SWE is a catalyst for changing the professional climate to enable women in engineering and technology to excel. Inclusive Global Community • Women in Engineering and Technology and SWE stakeholders find value in SWE as a diverse, inclusive, global community.

9. SWE’s Values IntegrityWe aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities. Inclusive EnvironmentWe embrace diversity in its broadest interpretation and commit to creating an inclusive environment for all our members and stakeholders.  We value the contributions of a diverse membership, which enables SWE to achieve its full potential. Mutual SupportWe provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks. Professional Excellence We conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices. Trust We share a common definition of success, with open, transparent access to common information, building mutual respect and confidence in the competence of those with whom we lead, serve and partner with.

10. Diversity Principles The Society of Women Engineers acknowledges and respects the value of a diverse community. SWE recognizes that the scope of diversity includes race/ethnicity, family status, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and occupational focus. SWE will maintain an environment that is supportive of these elements. We will promote inclusion within our organization and the engineering community. We commit to: • Developing women in engineering across socio-economic strata and occupational focus. • Encouraging the interest and active participation of women and girls of underrepresented ethnic groups, including African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. • Providing support to women which acknowledges and respects differences in family status, sexual orientation, age, and physical abilities. • We will ensure that all by-laws, policies, and charters support SWE's commitment to diversity. • We will align with and participate in those activities and organizations that encourage all dimensions of diversity.

11. Ethics Procedure: Disposition Member Complaints or Disputes

12. SWE’s TagLine • ASPIRE • ADVANCE • ACHIEVE 12

13. Sources of Income • Corporate Contributions • Corporate Partnership Council (CPC) • Membership Dues • Annual Conference Proceeds • Career Center • SWE Magazine Advertisements • Grants • Individual Contributions • Life Membership • Estate Planning • General

14. SWE Organization

15. SWE Organization • Board of Directors • Board of Trustees • Headquarters Staff • 10 Regions – Region Governors & Council • Senate • Professional and Collegiate Sections • Members-At-Large, MAL Leadership Team • Committees and Task Forces • Members

16. Board of Directors President Special Director Executive Director Headquarters Staff Treasurer Secretary Director External Affairs Director Education Director Member. Initiatives President Elect Director Profess. Dev. Senate Speaker Collegiate Rep Director of Regions Sections and MALs Senate 10 Region Governors Committees and Task Forces

17. Headquarters SWE Headquarters is the administrative body of the Society Executive Director – Betty Shanahan, SWE, CAE Mailing Address: 230 East Ohio St., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611 2nd Office on La Salle Street Phone Number: 312.596.5223 Email: hq@swe.org

18. SWE Senate • Replacement of the Society Council of Representatives with the SWE Senate • Voting members of the SWE Senate • 2 Professional Senators per Region, elected by the professional members of each region • 1 Collegiate Senators per Region, elected by the collegiate members of the region • 2 International Senators, elected by the international members • 2 Special Senators, elected by members of the Senate • Non-voting members of the SWE Senate • Members of the Board of Directors • Deputy Speaker of the Senate and Deputy Director of Regions

19. Regions • The country is divided into 10 regions. • Each Region is presided over by the Region Governor. • Each Region has a council, which makes decisions. • Region Council has Representatives from each section within the Region, including the Region Collegiate Representative and the Region Senators*. *non-voting members of the region council

20. SWE Regions

21. SWE Professional Sections • Local organizations of Professional Members • Officers include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer • Each professional section is represented on their Region Council. • Activities focus on professional development, outreach, networking, etc.

22. SWE Collegiate Sections • Local organizations of collegiate members at the same school • Officers include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer • SWE Counselor & Faculty Advisor • Activities include: professional development, outreach, networking, career resources, etc.

23. Membership Grades Professional • Holds a baccalaureate or advanced degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science related to engineering; or • Has at least five years engineering experience indicating engineering competency and achievement. Senior • Holds a baccalaureate or advanced degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science related to engineering and has at least ten years of engineering experience; or • Has at least fifteen years of engineering experience, indicating engineering competency and achievement. 2. Any member who has received the SWE Achievement Award shall be automatically made a senior member, except that a fellow of the Society shall retain the fellow grade. Fellow A SWE member who has been a senior member for at least ten years, or a member for at least twenty years, may be chosen a fellow of the Society, in recognition of significant and long-term service to the advancement of women in the engineering profession. The fellows shall develop and implement a process by which the selection shall take place.

24. Membership Grades Collegiate is not employed full-time in an engineering position (except educational assignments such as internships or co-ops) or in a field related to engineering: a. Is pursuing an undergraduate course of study towards an associate or baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a field related to engineering; or b. Is pursuing a graduate course of study towards an advanced degree in engineering or a field related to engineering. 2. Collegiate members shall have the right to attend all membership meetings, receive official publications, and participate in collegiate section activities. 3. Collegiate members shall be nonvoting members of the Society, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws. 4. Any member who returns to full-time student status may be affiliated with a collegiate section while retaining the member grade held, including its rights and privileges.

25. Membership Grades Honorary 1. A person who has achieved recognition as outstanding in the field of engineering or who has made a significant contribution of service to the Society may be elected an honorary member by a unanimous vote of those senators present and voting. 2. If a member of any grade is elected to honorary membership, that member retains the rights and privileges of the grade of membership held immediately prior to election as an honorary member. Honorary members shall not be required to pay dues. 3. Honorary members have the right to attend all meetings and receive official publications. Associate 1. A person who supports the goals of the Society but does not qualify for membership under any of the aforementioned grades may be eligible for the grade of associate if such person is either: a. Engaged in work related to the practice of, or training for, engineering; or b. Sponsored by a member of the senate, a professional section president, members at large president, region governor, or corporate member. 2. Associates shall have all rights of membership except the right to serve on the senate, board of directors, or as a region governor. Corporate An organization shall be eligible for corporate membership in the Society upon payment of annual dues, provided that criteria as established by the board of directors are met.

26. Joint Membership • Professional and Collegiate members can join SWE and either the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), or the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at a single, discounted rate. • Joint membership with AISES, NSBE and SHPE further promotes an inclusive environment within SWE. The goals of this important partnership program are to improve networking opportunities and expand professional development programs for American Indian, African American and Hispanic women engineers. • This offer represents up to 30% savings over joining two organizations separately.

27. Society SWE Programming

28. SWE Society Committees More information is available under About SWE on www.swe.org Audit - Anne Lucietto Awards & Recognition - Kristin Ramey Bylaws - Betty Leonhard Collegiate Interest - Kelly Schable Collegiate Leadership Coaching - Laura Iannacci Curriculum Committee – Open Ethics Committee - Open Finance - Elizabeth Bierman Government Relations & Public Policy - Peggy Layne Leadership Coaching - Open Membership - Erin Penne Multi-cultural - Sandy Postel Nominating - TBA Outreach - Mary Phelps Procedures - Diana Joch Program Development Grants - Mary Perkinson Scholarship - Danielle Kamel Strategic Planning - HolliPheil Collegiate and Professional Members are encouraged and welcomed on all SWE committees

29. Society SWE Awards for Individuals • Achievement Award • Upward Mobility Award • Resnik Challenger Medal • Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award • Distinguished Engineering Educator Award • Distinguished New Engineer Award • Fellow Grade Award • Distinguished Service Award • Entrepreneur Award • Work Life Balance Award • Emerging Leader Award • Collegiate Member Award: Freshman/Sophomore, Junior/Senior, Graduate • Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award • Outstanding Counselor Award These awards are all presented at the awards banquets held each year at Society Conference.

30. SWE Region & Section Awards • Region Programming Excellence • Region Membership Award • Region Newsletter Award • Section Communications Awards: • Newsletter, Website, Public Relations Program • Section Membership Awards: • Collegiate Upgrade, Membership Retention, Membership Recruitment • Section Multicultural Awards: • Motorola Foundation Multicultural Award (Professionals & MALs); Boeing Company Multicultural Award (Collegiate) • Section Outreach Awards: • Event/Series Program, Girl Scout, Corning Incentive Grant • Section Professional Development Awards: • Program, Event, Series, Media These awards are presented at Celebrate SWE! on Saturday night of Annual Conference.

31. Annual Society Conference • Technical, Cultural & Sightseeing Tours • Outstanding Networking Opportunities • Technical Poster Competition • Team Tech Competition • SME Bowl • Career Fair • Senate and Membership Meeting • Congratulate Competition winners, scholarship recipients at the Celebrate SWE! Ceremony • Regional Meetings • Workshops Next Annual Conference, WE10: Orlando, FLNovember 4-6,2010 Visit with SWE Friends, Network with new contacts and Celebrate another fantastic SWE year

32. Section Information

33. Maintaining Your Charter • Bylaws requirements • At least 10 members in good standing • At least 50% of your membership should be women in engineering or engineering technology • Annual reports • Section President must submit an Annual Report • Section Treasurer must submit a Financial Report • One copy of each due June 30 to HQ

34. What Should Sections Be Receiving? • Membership package – August • Rebate check (20% of dues) – September & February • Membership renewal forms – March • Paid/unpaid membership list – Monthly • SWE Magazine – Bi-monthly Many of these resources are only available via the SWE website (hard copies will not be sent to the sections)

35. What can SWE do for You?

36. “Ask not what you can do for SWE, ask what SWE can do for YOU!”

37. Section: What SWE has to offer YOU • Friendships • Networking • Socials • Education Support • Leadership • Career planning/guidance • Outreach • Tech talks/tours

38. Region B: What SWE has to offer YOU • Networking • Career Fairs • Travel opportunities • Leadership • Committees • Mentorships • Friendships • Awards: recognition, cash, grants 31 collegiate sections 12 professional sections

39. Society: What SWE has to offer YOU • Job opportunities • Career guidance/support • Online Career Center • Professional/Personal development seminars/webinars • Community • Leadership opportunities • Travel

40. YOU means YOU! • For the leaders… • Section President • Section VP • Secretary • Treasurer • Committee Chair • Publicity • Outreach coordinator • Mentor • RCR/RCCE/RCS • Lieutenant Governor • Region Governor • Region Council • National committees • Conference planning • Senate • Board of Directors • External affairs • Education • Membership • Professional Development • Regions

41. YOU means YOU! • For the Followers… • Resume builder • Socials • Friends • Mentors • Career Fairs • Conference • Annual (Orlando ’10!) • Region (Palm Springs) • Outreach • Tech Talks/Tours • Networking • Scholarships • Leadership Training • Committee member

42. YOU means YOU! • For the lost sheep… • Socials • Social networking • Career Fairs • Mentors • Career guidance • Support groups • All majors welcome! • All genders welcome! • All levels of higher education welcome!

43. SWE is my SUPPORT GROUP • Situations at work • Work/Life Balance • New friends in new locations • Standing out in this male • dominated environment

44. Looking Ahead: Why stick with SWE? “The thing about SWE is, it’s never goodbye.” --Kathryn Cook, FY10 Region A RCR

45. New in FY11

46. Notes from the President • Fy11 theme is "shaping lives."  it ties into the 60th anniversary theme of "success on your own terms“ • We will continue to offer professional development programs for all career stages and sectors. • SWE is now accredited to offer Continuing Education Units. As a result, we are expanding our career enhancements series from the annual conference to virtual professional development.   • Increase Membership: Renew your membership, Recruit one new member • Increase the impact of our outreach activities by training a minimum of 1,000 members on messaging to all science, technology, engineering and mathematics stakeholders • Note From Siddika: I am looking forward to leadership using social media platforms (e.g. facebook, linkedin, blogs) to talk up SWE, WE10 etc.!

47. Get Connected • Websites of interest • SWE Society Site: • http://www.swe.org • SWE Communities: • http://cop.swe.org • Governance Documents • http://share.swe.org/governance/default.aspx • Region B Website • http://sweregionb.org/

48. Questions?