NSPE in Action: Engineering the Future of the PE

David Steinman (1934) Protect engineers (and the public) from unqualified practitioners, Build public recognition for the profession, and Stand against unethical practices and inadequate compensation. Why NSPE (Then)

Not Just Another Organization “The technical problems of civil, mechanical, electrical, mining, and chemical engineers are divergent; but the professional problems are alike. The technical societies, for the best fulfillment of their essential purpose, are divided on lines of differentiation of technical branches or specialties. This division into separate organizations, with diverse traditions and viewpoints, prevents effective united effort for the interests of the profession as a whole. A single national professional society, with solidarity of purpose and concentration of strength, is needed to provide effectively for the professional interests of the engineering profession.” David Steinman (1935)

We’re All in This Together…

But I’m too busy for all this…

NSPE will accomplish its mission through a disciplined, fiscally responsible and data-driven process of building on strengths and concentrating resources on those activities:  That will make a significant difference for NSPE’s members;  That NSPE has the unique capacity (or potential) to do better than anyone else; and  That members cannot do for themselves or get without being a member. NSPE will accomplish its mission by engaging in the disciplined and constant exercise of strategic thinking at the House of Delegates, Board of Directors, Committee, Council, Task Force, and staff levels as well as streamlining processes and procedures to facilitate effective, action-oriented governance. Rigorously Define the Member Market NSPE will accomplish its mission by remaining focused on the licensed professional engineer and those who aspire to become licensed. Rationalize Programs, Services, and Activities Overhaul the Governance and Committee Model:

Bridge the Technology Gap and Build a Framework for the Race: NSPE will accomplish its mission by providing for effective investments in maintenance and upgrades to the systems, technology, and personnel infrastructure of the organization. Empower the CEO and Enhance Staff Expertise: NSPE will accomplish its mission by articulating clear strategies and defined outcomes, then empowering and holding the Executive Director accountable as the “steward of strategy,” and providing adequate resources to support the mission.

Where did all this come from? It came from you! Who We Are and What We Do Our Members

Being a licensed professional engineer means more than just holding a certificate and possessing technical competence. It is a commitment to hold the public health, safety, and welfare above all other considerations. NSPE is the only society focusing exclusively on this core principle, which professional engineers in all disciplines and practice areas hold in common. NSPE is an integrated network of organizations, operating at the national, regional, state, and local levels, with a more than 80-year history of achievement. By defining, promoting, and protecting the PE license, we improve the lives of both the public and the PEs that serve it. A New Vision for NSPE

Define …the PE license as the highest measure of professionalism and qualification to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Promote …awareness and recognition of the value and meaning of the PE license.

Protect …the integrity of the profession and the welfare of the public by vigorously: Opposing the practice of engineering by unqualified persons; and Advocating the highest standards of licensure, ethics, and professional practice.

Communicating What’s New Social Media Newsletters PE Magazine

Member Engagement PE Institute Social Media Committee Service Coming soon: even more and better tools for communities to form and exchange information.

Who Serves Me Best? National or State/Territory? Both! Together! For successful accomplishment of a professional society, unity and geographical organization are the essentials. The National Society, the state societies, and the county chapters are closely and reciprocally integrated, and all are regarded of equal importance. Membership in one involves membership in all…This is the logical and essential form of organization for building a united and integrated engineering profession.” David Steinman (1935)

The Race for Relevance is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

The Challenge “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” (Abraham Lincoln – June 6, 1858)“We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” (Benjamin Franklin – July 5, 1776) “I have often and often, in the course of the session, and in the vicissitudes of my hopes and fears as to its issue, looked at [the half sun carved in the back of Washington’s Chair] without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting; but now at length, I have the happiness to know, that it is a rising, and not a setting sun.” (Benjamin Franklin – September 17, 1787)

This Society…of PEs, by PEs, and for PEs NSPE, in partnership with the State/Territorial Societies, Serves as the recognized and authoritative expert in licensure, ethics, and professional practice; Promotes licensure and assists individuals in becoming licensed; and Protects and enhances the value of licensure and the opportunities for the licensed engineer.

Call for Action If you are not a member: Join If you are a member: Engage and share Join a committee Teach a seminar Write an article or blog post Write to your members of Congress Bring a student, an EIT, a newly/long- time licensed engineer with you

We Can Do It If you are not a member: Join If you are a member: Engage and share Join a committee Teach a seminar Write an article or blog post Write to your members of Congress Bring a student, an EIT, a newly/long- time licensed engineer with you

Thank You!