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NSBE 101

Stevenson A. Dunn, Jr.National Society of Black EngineersNational Chairperson Emeritus

Regional Leadership Conference

St. John’s University

Friday August 7th, 2009

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Overview

• Mission• NSBE History• Current Facts• Organizational Structure• Region One History

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The Mission

“To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”

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NSBE: The Basics

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NSBE Foundation

• What year was NSBE founded?• Where was NSBE founded?• What year was NSBE incorporated?• Where was NSBE incorporated?

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NSBE Foundation

• NSBE was founded in 1975 at Purdue University

• NSBE was incorporated in 1976 in Austin, Texas

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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

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NSBE TORCH

Everlasting burning desire to achieve and develop minority students’ interest and participation in engineering in our present society

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Lightning Bolt

The striking impact that will be felt by society and industry as a result of contributions and achievements made by NSBE

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Name the Chicago Six

• Ed Coleman• Anthony Harris• Brian Harris• Stanley Kirtley (deceased)• John Logan (deceased)• George Smith

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7 Key Business Areas

• Cultural & Community Awareness• Continued Education and Career

Access• Communications • Financial Vitality • Leadership • Academic Excellence• Technical Excellence

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National Directives

•Retention

•International Development

•Scholastic Achievement

•Economic Empowerment

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Acronyms

•AE•AEC•BCA•CCI•CDP•NEB•NLI•NAOG/RAOG•REO

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People

• John Cason - First National Chairperson

• Virginia Booth - First Female and 2x National Chair

• Dr. Florence Morehead - First Executive Director

• Dr. Gary May – 1st National Chair with a Ph.D

• Robert S. Bright - First Alumni Extension Chairperson

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People

• Stacyann P. Russell – National Chairperson (CEO)

• Carl Mack- Executive Director

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Currently

• 33,067 members

• 375 Collegiate, 75 Alumni Extension, 75 NSBE Jr. Chapters

• 40+ Conferences Annually

• 2 National Magazines, 1 Professional Magazine

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Organizational StructureChain of Command

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Governing Documents

National Constitution

National By-Laws

Regional By-LawsNational Alumni

Operating Guidelines

RegionalOperating Guidelines

Regional Alumni Operating Guidelines

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National Executive Board

Regional Executive Board Alumni Executive Board World Headquarters

Regional AlumniExecutive Board

Zone Executive Board

Chapter Executive Board

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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

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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.

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Disciplinary Action

• Warning• Probation• Restitution• Suspension• Expulsion• Prosecuted by Law

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Region One: The FactsNot Region I , Region 1st!!!

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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

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A Few Region One Firsts

• FIRST Fall Regional Conference MIT in 1977

• FIRST Regional Leadership Conference Boston University 1984

• FIRST Alumni Conference 1987

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Questions?

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS,&

NEW NSBE INFO.

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NSBE 301

Stevenson A. Dunn, Jr.National Society of Black EngineersNational Chairperson Emeritus

Regional Leadership Conference

St. John’s University

Friday August 7th, 2009

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Overview

• What makes NSBE so unique?• The structure of Region I• Secrets Revealed!• WHQ• The power of ONE!• Conclusion

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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

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Current structure of Region I

Region I Executive Board

Region I Committees

Region I ZEB’s

Region I RAB

Region I MEMBERSHIP

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Q&A

QUESTIONS

&

ANSWERS