NSPE Summit San Diego, California January 16, 2005

Mission and Vision Presented by Leanne H. Panduren, P.E. Future Directions Task Force Member

Mission Statement Definition The Mission is a statement of purpose and the primary objective for which resources, programs, and plans are aimed. The Mission provides direction for members, volunteer leaders, staff, business partners and the public by structuring the foundation upon which the society builds its future. 

Mission Statement Definition...cont. The Mission Statement should be general and should not contain measurable goals that are subject to change during the planning horizon. Measurable goals and action strategies will be established to achieve the Mission.

Working Mission Statement NSPE, in partnership with State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineering Interns/Engineers in Training (EIs/EITs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically practice engineering. This is how we will achieve our Vision.

Vision Statement Definition The Vision should define what NSPE will become at the end of the strategic planning horizon (our core purpose). The Vision is a “future state” description of what we aspire to become, not what we think we are today. 

Vision Statement Definition...cont. Though a “future” vision, it is stated in the present tense, as if we have achieved it. The Vision defines what will be pursued not how it will be achieved.

Working Vision Statement NSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers, who view NSPE membership as indispensable to the profession. This is a statement of what we will be in the foreseeable future.

Mission Statement NSPE, in partnership with State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineering Interns/Engineers in Training (EIs/EITs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically practice engineering. (The working mission statement as presented was accepted by the Summit vote. The task force will consider some additional suggestions.)

Vision Statement NSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers. (The above edited vision statement was accepted by the Summit vote.)

Goals Presented by Mary Detloff, CAE Future Directions Task Force Member

Goals 1. NSPE/State Partnership 2. Provide Value to Members 3. Membership Growth

Goal 1 - NSPE/State Partnership State-Centric = Partnership between national and the states What does state-centric mean? Examples of the new state-centric partnership

Goal 2 – Provide Value to Members Seamless delivery system Partnership at all levels (national, states, chapters) necessary for success What value will we provide to our members?

Goal 3 – Membership Growth Growth is fundamental Growth follows value to members Narrowing our membership focus = broadening our opportunities to provide value

Goals 1. NSPE/State partnership 2. Value to members 3. Membership growth (The above goals were accepted by the Summit vote.)

Governance Restoring State Society Voting Under a Streamlined Governance Process Presented by Bradley F. Aldrich, P.E., F.NSPE Kevin J. Cooley, P.E., F.NSPE Future Directions Task Force Members

President –elect Treasurer Existing Governance Structure STATE SOCIETIES 12 Regional VPs Board of Directors 25 MEMBERS EXCOM Practice Division VPs PRACTICE DIVISIONS

Existing Board of Directors 25 members – 23 voting –President - Chairs Meetings –President-elect (elected by members) –Past President –Treasurer (elected by members) –12 Regional VP’s (2 per region/elected by state reps in each Region) – 

Existing Board of Directors…cont. 25 members – 23 voting –5 Practice Division VP’s (each elected by their PD board) –SSEC Representative (elected by SSEC) –YEAC Representative (elected by YEAC) –NICET Observer (non-voting) –NSPE Executive Director-Secretary (non-voting)

Existing Board of Directors…cont. Treasurer elected to a 2-year term and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms Regional VP’s elected to serve staggered 2- year terms Practice Division VPs elected to 1-year terms NICET Observer appointed by NICET Board YEAC Board Representative elected to a 1- year term by YEAC Regional Reps

Existing Board of Directors… cont. Meets quarterly Chaired by the President Directors travel expenses subsidized by NSPE Approves Bylaw changes Recommends Constitution changes for member ballot approval 

Existing Board of Directors… cont. Approves the annual Budget and changes to the Budget Responsible for setting policies Adopts and implements the Strategic Plan Makes governance decisions to guide and direct on-going society operations

Existing Executive Committee 7 members –President - Chairs Meetings –President-elect (elected by members) –Past President –Treasurer (elected by members) –VP-Regions (elected by the Regional VPs) –VP-Practice Divisions (elected by the Practice Division VPs) –NSPE Executive Director-Secretary

Existing ExCom… cont. Meets quarterly+ Chaired by the President Acts on behalf of the Board of Directors between Board Meetings. All actions are subject to Board approval Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors

Guiding Principles 1. Create an integrated governance structure and process that links the state societies with the national organization. 2. Achieve streamlined, cost-efficient decision-making for routine national governance matters. 3. Directly involve state societies in major national governance decisions and activities, including the election of national officers. 

Guiding Principles… cont. 4. Reflect member representation of the state societies in the national voting process. 5. Provide a development platform and pipeline for engaging future top-quality national leaders. 6. Avoid returning to the ineffective and unwieldy governance structure of the 1980’s and 90’s.

The Proposed Governance Structure STATE SOCIETIES STATE REPRESENTATIVES 53 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 16 HOUSE OF DELEGATES 69 (max)

House of Delegates 53 state representatives plus members of the Board of Directors (maximum 69 members) Meets once per year Delegates’ travel expenses are subsidized by NSPE Every state society has one representative State reps serve 2-year terms (1/2 staggered) All members must have capability for electronic communication and voting 

House of Delegates…cont. State reps are limited to 2 consecutive (2-year) terms State reps have weighted voting that reflects the # of state society members (minimum 1 – maximum 6) Board of Director members have one vote each (except the non-voting members of BOD) 

House of Delegates… cont. Elects the NSPE President-elect, Treasurer and 10 at-large members of the NSPE Board of Directors (who may or may not also be state society representatives) Approves all changes to the NSPE Constitution and Bylaws (2/3rd majority required) 

House of Delegates… cont. Reviews and makes recommendations on the NSPE Budget to the Board of Directors Reviews, updates and adopts the Strategic Plan Sets and changes major NSPE policies

Board of Directors 16 members – 15 voting –President –President-elect (elected by House of Delegates) –Past President –Treasurer (elected by House of Delegates) –SSEC Representative (elected by SSEC) –Ten at-large Directors (elected by House of Delegates) –Secretary (NSPE Executive Director; non-voting)

Board of Directors… cont. Treasurer elected by House of Delegates to a 2-year term and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms At-large Directors elected by House of Delegates to serve a 1-year term and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms The House of Delegates may elect At-large Directors to represent various constituents (practice areas, interest groups, geography) as they see fit, for example…..

Sample At-Large Directors 1 Director from each region (6 total) 2 Directors from the practice divisions (2 total) 1 Director from the YEAC (1 total) 1 Director to represent another constituency in NSPE (1 total) This is an example of how the House of Delegates could decide to allocate the 10 Director positions. There are any number of variations that could be selected.

Board of Directors… cont. Meets quarterly Board member travel is subsidized by NSPE Approves the annual NSPE Budget and changes to the Budget Responsible for executing policies and implementing the Strategic Plan 

Board of Directors… cont. Makes governance decisions to guide and direct on-going society operations Appoints, monitors and annually reviews the performance of the NSPE Executive Director

Governance Discussion

House of Delegates State representation at the national level (Guiding Principles 1, 3, 4 and 5) States elect National Officers instead of members directly (Guiding Principle 3) States engaged in national issues (Guiding Principles 1, 3 and 4) What do you think?

Board of Directors 16 members – 15 voting (Guiding Principles 2 and 6) 10 At-Large Directors allocated by the House of Delegates (Guiding Principles 5 and 6) What do you think?

Governance Proposal (The House of Delegates and Board of Directors governance framework was accepted by the Summit vote.)

Other Questions for the Future Do we need a Nominating Committee or Screening Committee to review candidates for NSPE President and Treasurer? Do we need minimum requirements for state representatives on the House of Delegates? Do we still need regions? If so, what is their role? Is everyone equitably represented? Are we missing anything?

NSPE Summit San Diego, California January 16, 2005