Region 4 GOLD and WIE IEEE Region 4 Meeting Jan 28 – Jan 29, 2006 Presenter: Kristi Brooks, R4 WIE
GOLD Activities What Should our Program Do? Hold at least 2 non-technical programs/year Work with PACE, Educational Activities, Student Branches and other Chairs to coordinate programs Have Fun! Who Should Attend GOLD Programs? Everyone! Although GOLD is tailored toward the recent graduate, but don’t check ID’s!
What is GOLD Doing in 2006? Online Seminars – Networking in December 2005 Mentoring Project 10 Year Anniversary! Student Transition Project Outreach to Technical Societies GOLDrush Newsletter - quarterly
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WIE Goals Promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs Promote IEEE membership and retention of IEEE women members Enhance career advancement of women in the profession
Affinity Group Identification & Recruitment SAMI EEE Create Mailing Lists Create Lists Student Branches Recruit Graduating Student Branch Leaders (New GSM grade) Hold joint social event for graduating students-'How to' guide to be distributed this year
Affinity Group Funding Section $200 from host group (GOLD or WIE) Special Project Funding (WIE if approved)
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