1. 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

2. 10/21/2015 Overview Mission NSBE History Current Facts Organizational Structure Region One History

3. 10/21/2015 The Mission “To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”

4. 10/21/2015 NSBE: The Basics

5. 10/21/2015 NSBE Foundation What year was NSBE founded? Where was NSBE founded? What year was NSBE incorporated? Where was NSBE incorporated?

6. 10/21/2015 NSBE Foundation NSBE was founded in 1975 at Purdue University NSBE was incorporated in 1976 in Austin, Texas

7. 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

8. 10/21/2015 NSBE TORCH Everlasting burning desire to achieve and develop minority students’ interest and participation in engineering in our present society

9. 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. 10/21/2015 Name the Chicago Six Ed Coleman Anthony Harris Brian Harris Stanley Kirtley (deceased) John Logan (deceased) George Smith

11. 10/21/2015 7 Key Business Areas Cultural & Community Awareness Continued Education and Career Access Communications Financial Vitality Leadership Academic Excellence Technical Excellence

12. 10/21/2015 National Directives Retention International Development Scholastic Achievement Economic Empowerment

13. 10/21/2015 Acronyms AE AEC BCA CCI CDP NEB NLI NAOG/RAOG REO

14. 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

15. 10/21/2015 People Stacyann P. Russell – National Chairperson (CEO) Carl Mack- Executive Director

16. 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

17. 10/21/2015 Organizational Structure Chain of Command

18. 10/21/2015 Governing Documents National Constitution National By- Laws Regional By- Laws Regional Operating Guidelines National Alumni Operating Guidelines Regional Alumni Operating Guidelines

19. 10/21/2015 Zone Executive Board Chapter Executive Board

20. 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 sec@board.nsbe.org sec@board.nsbe.org

21. 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.

22. 10/21/2015 Disciplinary Action Warning Probation Restitution Suspension Expulsion Prosecuted by Law

23. 10/21/2015 Region One: The Facts Not Region I, Region 1 st !!!

24. 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

25. 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

26. 10/21/2015 Questions? QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, & NEW NSBE INFO.

27. 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

28. 10/21/2015 Overview What makes NSBE so unique? The structure of Region I Secrets Revealed! WHQ The power of ONE! Conclusion

29. 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

30. 10/21/2015 Current structure of Region I Region I Executive Board Region I CommitteesRegion I ZEB’s Region I RAB Region I MEMBERSHIP!

31. 10/21/2015 Secrets Revealed! All managed by students! The 2009-2010 NSBE operating budget is approximately $? ~ $7.2 Million! The 2009-2010 Region I operating budget is approximately $? ~ $97,000 Dollars!

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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 employees @ WHQ manage the day to day business of the society and get PAID to do so.

35. 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!

36. 10/21/2015 Q&A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS