1. SWE-FL Task Force Update FY12 BOD2 Lana Fountain Flakes Director of Membership Initiatives

2. Task Force Points of Discussion
Program Expansion
Members of the TF question the efficacy of the CLF (specifically the Society Level) in training the casual collegiate member.
Outreach is limited to a small group
Costly, time-consuming event
Roster of SWE-FL Participants has historically been collegiate members that have already shown a strong interest in SWE – in many cases are already SWE Collegiate Leaders in some capacity
With technological advances, could a ‘virtual’ SWE-FL Program be an alternative for expansion; reaching casual members; & reducing costs?
Could delivery of SWE-FL Training be expanded over multiple years?
Keeps the SWE-FL engaged in SWE across their college career
Creates opportunities for contributions to multiple areas of SWE
Professional SWE-FL Program
How do we make this program a value-add to a member’s overall professionalism?
Many other organizations/companies offer defined leadership programs – how would SWE’s differ from other programs offered?
Is this not-for-profit leadership training?
Is this executive leadership training?
Is this simply an expansion of SWE’s Executive Summit? WExx)
Do we already have this covered & need to brand it under a professional SWE-FL
Program?

3. Task Force: Selection Process Recommendation
Original process
Led by CLF Coordinator
Sent out call for nominations, via eblast from HQ
Nominators filled out Survey Monkey nomination form (SWEFLs could self-nominate, but it was discouraged)
CLF Coordinator reviewed all nominations and ranked candidates within each region
Rankings were based on SWE leadership, other leadership activities, Nominator statements, school (often SWEFLs were selected from schools with struggling SWE sections to try to reinvigorate their sections), Nominator (RG nominations generally given higher priority over fellow classmates)
In addition to individual attributes, the Coordinator tried to make overall selections based on a diverse class of SWEFLs as a whole -- variety in majors, SWE positions, participants from big schools and small schools, etc.   
CLF Coordinator sent out ranking for review by other CIC/CLF team members

4. Task Force: Selection Process Recommendation
Top X SWEFLs (X=# of spaces available for SWEFLs at CLF based on budget) were informed of their selection and asked of their availability
Next set of highest ranked SWEFLs was informed they were on the Waiting List 
If a selected SWEFL was not available to attend CLF, the next ranked SWEFL within their region on the Waiting List was informed, and so on until all available spots were filled

5. Task Force: Selection Process Recommendation
Proposed Changes for Selection Process
CLF Coordinator, CLF Coordinator-Elect, and 2 members of the Membership Committee
Each member of the selection committee reviews 3-4 regions and picks their top ~3 candidates, with each region being reviewed by 2-3 selection committee members
A rubric scorecard will be used to score candidates to get top 3-4 per region
Region Governors provide input as to their top candidates
Priority is given to schools that had not had a SWEFL in the past
Selection of top candidate is subjective based on rubric score, RG input, and desire for diversity across selected SWEFLs 

6. Task Force: Selection Process Recommendation
Score 5 3 1
A. Has the nominee attend CLF in the past? 2
B. Are other members of this section attending CLF this year?
no one
RCCE
RCR or Senator
C. Have members from your section attended CLF in the past?
never
3+years
last yr
1- Is the nominee currently in a SWE leadership position? If yes, what is their role?
Region position (including committee), Section Council
Local Section Leader
(Committee)
incomplete
2- Why do you believe the nominee has great potential for future SWE leadership?
judges
discretion
3- How would attendance at the Collegiate Leadership Forum benefit the nominee as an individual and as a SWE member?
Judges Discretion points

7. Advantages of Proposed Selection Process
Dedicated review team lends to a more comprehensive, informed review process
Final selection of SWE-FL tends to be less RG Influence Heavy
Preset, defined criteria that reduces variation in the evaluation process
CLF Coordinator workload is significantly reduced
Spreads the SWE-FL ‘Wealth’ among schools

8. Task Force Points of Discussion (cont)
Diversity
What elements are important to ensure diversification in SWE-FL participants?
School Size
Major
Class Level
SWE Leadership Position
How do we go about achieving that diversity?
Do we modify our program make-up to specify ‘X # shall be ---’
Have we identified any underrepresented groups?
How do we attract underrepresented groups to the program?
How can we involve our joint members in the SWE-FL programs?

9. Task Force Points of Discussion (cont)
Training
Are we providing the right type of training?
Are SWE-FLs satisfied with the training they’re getting?
Could/Should the Curriculum Committee/CLCC be involved in curriculum that is developed for SWE-FLs?
Ownership
Has historically been owned by the CLF Coordinator
If expanded beyond the Society-Level, who then is the owner?
Define the full set of responsibilities for this person/persons; reportability structure; & qualifications
Budget
Should SWE-FLs pay? What percentage?
Is the program valuable enough in the long run to make them willing to pay? Is this something they can truly add to their resume?
Fundraising? SWE-FL Scholarships? Stipends to attend conference?
What are the monetary rewards (if any) of being a SWE-FL?

10. Task Force Points of Discussion (cont)
Tracking
Who’s responsible?
Packaging the Successes
What’s the right technique? What’s an appropriate frequency?
Can we link the C2C Member Category to the ‘Tracking’ Component?
What’s the metric for success of the program?
SWE-FL Alumnae
You’re a SWE-FL Alumnae – Now What?
Mentoring other SWE-FLs
Cascading Down to the Section Level
Assigning to CLCC

11. Back-Up Slides SWEFL 101 Sarah Gentner FY11 CLF Coordinator
Collegiate Leadership Forum
August 13th, 2010

12. History of SWE Future Leaders
FY07 Collegiate Leadership Forum
Extra budget for CLF
Last minute addition of outstanding freshmen and sophomores in SWE
Nominated by their region leadership
Received Lockheed Martin STARS training
FY08 Collegiate Leadership Forum
Formally included in CLF planning
Asked for nominations from region leadership, counselors, faculty advisors and section presidents.

13. History of SWE Future Leaders
FY09 Collegiate Leadership Forum
Additional SWE focused training for SWEFLs.
Involved SWEFLs in Region meeting with RGs.
Utilized SWEFLs for collegiate focus group for HQ.
Held a SWEFL “working meeting” at national conference.
FY10 Collegiate Leadership Forum
Focus Group/Think Tank for Collegiate Senators

14. SWEFL Success
Although the SWEFL program is only 5 years old, it has successfully generated several current SWE Leaders.
2 of the 20 FY09 SWEFL class and 4 of the 10 FY10 SWEFL class are in attendance at the FY11 CLF as RCRs, RCCEs, or RCSs.
5 of the 20 FY09 SWEFL class was in attendance at the FY10 CLF as RCRs or RCNEs.
1 of the 20 FY08 SWEFL class was in attendance at the FY10 CLF as a RCNE.
The FY10 Collegiate Representative on the Board, Martha Addison was in the FY07 SWEFL class.

15. Intention of the SWEFL Program
To provide promising young SWE members with opportunities, information, and encouragement to continue in SWE as an active participant and leader.

16. What does it mean to be a SWEFL?
Since all of you are SWEFLs…
What do you think?

17. Guess What…
Its so much more than that!

18. Formal Goals for FY11 SWEFL Program
Focus Group/Think Tank for Region Blogs
Each SWEFL is responsible for executing one “Satellite CLF”
Region Collegiate Team Involvement
Be a knowledge source of SWE related information for your section and sections in your region

19. Focus Group Think Tank Activities
Presentation of overview of the Region Collegiate Blogs
Please give extremely active participation to assist the RCCEs in making the blogs the best resource for collegiate news
Other SWE leaders may also utilize the group for information gathering and as a collegiate resource for information

20. Satellite CLF Activities
Several previous groups of SWEFLs expressed a desire to take the information from CLF and disperse it to their section and other sections in their region
Considering the current financial situation of the program and the economic status in general, satellite CLF activities are to the benefit of the society’s future leaders.

21. Region Collegiate Team Involvement
Talk to your Region Governor
Start this weekend!
Know your RCR(s), RCCE, Senator
Also, start this weekend!
Disseminate SWE information to your section and other sections in your Region.
Keep in touch with your RCR and RCCE about national and regional events.
Attend your Region Conference
Be involved in your collegiate region meeting
Attend National Conference (if possible)

22. Mentoring -A Quick Why to, How to
Experience, Advice, Perspective
Help, Network, Support
How
First, Ask
Second, Set Goals
Third, Execute

23. SWEFL Goals for the Year
Satellite CLF
Region Blog Participation
SWE Yearbook Submittal
And…?

24. Future of SWEFLs What should the SWEFL program entail in the future?
Events?
Responsibilities?
Goals?
Participants?
Expectations?
Anything else?

25. Additional Resources www.swe.org SWE HQ SWE Website SWE Communities
1-877-SWE-INFO