10/21/2015 NSBE 101 Stevenson A. Dunn, Jr. National Society of Black Engineers National Chairperson Emeritus Regional Leadership Conference St. John’s University Friday August 7 th, 2009

10/21/2015 Overview Mission NSBE History Current Facts Organizational Structure Region One History

10/21/2015 The Mission “To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”

10/21/2015 NSBE: The Basics

10/21/2015 NSBE Foundation What year was NSBE founded? Where was NSBE founded? What year was NSBE incorporated? Where was NSBE incorporated?

10/21/2015 NSBE Foundation NSBE was founded in 1975 at Purdue University NSBE was incorporated in 1976 in Austin, Texas

10/21/2015 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

10/21/2015 NSBE TORCH Everlasting burning desire to achieve and develop minority students’ interest and participation in engineering in our present society

10/21/2015 Lightning Bolt The striking impact that will be felt by society and industry as a result of contributions and achievements made by NSBE

10/21/2015 Name the Chicago Six Ed Coleman Anthony Harris Brian Harris Stanley Kirtley (deceased) John Logan (deceased) George Smith

10/21/ Key Business Areas Cultural & Community Awareness Continued Education and Career Access Communications Financial Vitality Leadership Academic Excellence Technical Excellence

10/21/2015 National Directives Retention International Development Scholastic Achievement Economic Empowerment

10/21/2015 Acronyms AE AEC BCA CCI CDP NEB NLI NAOG/RAOG REO

10/21/2015 People John Cason - First National Chairperson Virginia Booth - First Female and 2x National Chair Dr. Florence Morehead - First Executive Director Dr. Gary May – 1 st National Chair with a Ph.D Robert S. Bright - First Alumni Extension Chairperson

10/21/2015 People Stacyann P. Russell – National Chairperson (CEO) Carl Mack- Executive Director

10/21/2015 Currently 33,067 members 375 Collegiate, 75 Alumni Extension, 75 NSBE Jr. Chapters 40+ Conferences Annually 2 National Magazines, 1 Professional Magazine

10/21/2015 Organizational Structure Chain of Command

10/21/2015 Governing Documents National Constitution National By- Laws Regional By- Laws Regional Operating Guidelines National Alumni Operating Guidelines Regional Alumni Operating Guidelines

10/21/2015 Zone Executive Board Chapter Executive Board

10/21/2015 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

10/21/2015 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.

10/21/2015 Disciplinary Action Warning Probation Restitution Suspension Expulsion Prosecuted by Law

10/21/2015 Region One: The Facts Not Region I, Region 1 st !!!

10/21/2015 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

10/21/2015 A Few Region One Firsts FIRST Fall Regional Conference MIT in 1977 FIRST Regional Leadership Conference Boston University 1984 FIRST Alumni Conference 1987

10/21/2015 Questions? QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, & NEW NSBE INFO.

10/21/2015 NSBE 301 Stevenson A. Dunn, Jr. National Society of Black Engineers National Chairperson Emeritus Regional Leadership Conference St. John’s University Friday August 7 th, 2009

10/21/2015 Overview What makes NSBE so unique? The structure of Region I Secrets Revealed! WHQ The power of ONE! Conclusion

10/21/2015 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

10/21/2015 Current structure of Region I Region I Executive Board Region I CommitteesRegion I ZEB’s Region I RAB Region I MEMBERSHIP!

10/21/2015 Secrets Revealed! All managed by students! The NSBE operating budget is approximately $? ~ $7.2 Million! The Region I operating budget is approximately $? ~ $97,000 Dollars!

10/21/2015 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.

10/21/2015 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.

10/21/2015 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 WHQ manage the day to day business of the society and get PAID to do so.

10/21/2015 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!

10/21/2015 Q&A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS