NSBE 101

1. Regional Leadership Conference St. John’s University Friday August 7th, 2009 NSBE 101 Stevenson A. Dunn, Jr. National Society of Black Engineers National Chairperson Emeritus

2. Overview • Mission • NSBE History • Current Facts • Organizational Structure • Region One History

3. The Mission “To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”

4. NSBE: The Basics

5. NSBE Foundation • What year was NSBE founded? • Where was NSBE founded? • What year was NSBE incorporated? • Where was NSBE incorporated?

6. NSBE Foundation • NSBE was founded in 1975 at Purdue University • NSBE was incorporated in 1976 in Austin, Texas

7. First National Conference held at Purdue • Attended by 48 students from 32 schools • National Symbol chosen • Rough draft of First Constitution created • Organization divided into 6 regions • Name ‘National Society of Black Engineers’ selected

8. NSBE TORCH Everlasting burning desire to achieve and develop minority students’ interest and participation in engineering in our present society

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

10. Name the Chicago Six • Ed Coleman • Anthony Harris • Brian Harris • Stanley Kirtley (deceased) • John Logan (deceased) • George Smith

11. 7 Key Business Areas • Cultural & Community Awareness • Continued Education and Career Access • Communications • Financial Vitality • Leadership • Academic Excellence • Technical Excellence

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

13. Acronyms AE AEC BCA CCI CDP NEB NLI NAOG/RAOG REO

14. People • John Cason - First National Chairperson • Virginia Booth - First Female and 2x National Chair • Dr. Florence Morehead - First Executive Director • Dr. Gary May – 1st National Chair with a Ph.D • Robert S. Bright - First Alumni Extension Chairperson

15. People • Stacyann P. Russell – National Chairperson (CEO) • Carl Mack- Executive Director

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

17. Organizational Structure Chain of Command

18. Governing Documents

19. Chapter Executive Board

20. Code of Conduct • Legally binding agreement • Effective for society activities • Addresses: • Personal misconduct • Disruption • Abuse of controlled substances • Alcohol and drugs • Send Code of Conduct violations to Dr. May, Chairperson of Standards and Ethics Committee, at sec@board.nsbe.org

21. Violation of the Code • May be reported by ANY attendee • Reported in writing no less than 10 days after the alleged occurrence. • Reported to the Standards & Ethics Committee (SEC) of the National Executive Board.

22. Disciplinary Action • Warning • Probation • Restitution • Suspension • Expulsion • Prosecuted by Law

23. Region One: The Facts Not Region I , Region 1st!!!

24. Region One Structure • Region One has 5 zones • Canada - Officially • New England • New Jersey • New York Metro/Long Island • New York Upstate • West Africa Affinity Region

25. A Few Region One Firsts • FIRST Fall Regional Conference MIT in 1977 • FIRST Regional Leadership Conference Boston University 1984 • FIRST Alumni Conference 1987

26. Questions? QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, & NEW NSBE INFO.

27. Regional Leadership Conference St. John’s University Friday August 7th, 2009 NSBE 301 Stevenson A. Dunn, Jr. National Society of Black Engineers National Chairperson Emeritus

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

29. 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

30. Current structure of Region I Region I Executive Board Region I RAB Region I Committees Region I ZEB’s Region I MEMBERSHIP!

31. Secrets Revealed! All managed by students! • The 2009-2010 NSBE operating budget is approximately $? ~ $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. Q&A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS