12/08/03SCDA Overview1 STUDENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (SCDA) IEEE-USA - Student Professional Awareness Committee and MGA/SAC Student Professional.

12/08/03 SCDA Overview 1

STUDENT CAREERDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

(SCDA)

IEEE-USA - Student Professional Awareness Committee

andMGA/SAC Student Professional

Awareness Activities Subcommittee


SCDA OBJECTIVES

Increase Student Focus On Non-Technical Aspects Of Engineering Prior To Entering The “Real World”

Engage Students In Non-Technical Aspects During Organization Of Conferences

Encourage Gaining And Maintaining IEEE Membership


SCDA TOPICS

CareerGrowth

Working

Self ManagementThe Engineer &

Public PolicyRole of the

Professional Society

Professional Ethics& Societal Responsibilities


SCDA STUDENT BENEFITS

Develop Skills In Team Building Project Management Marketing/Sales Finance Communications

Build Self-ConfidenceConnect With Industry


STUDENT PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS CONFERENCES

(S-PAC)

Visit Our Web Page At

http://www.ieeeusa.organd proceed to

“Careers and Education”


WHAT IS AN S-PAC?

Structured Conference Planned And Run By Students

Presentations Of Non-Technical Career Issues By Highly Qualified Volunteer Speakers

Conference Funded By Many Sources (IEEE, School, Industry)


S-PAC PLANNING STEPS

1. Get Connected!2. Begin Planning3. Select Speakers4. Budget S-PAC5. Publicize And Sell Tickets6. Prepare For S-PAC Day7. Submit S-PAC Final Form

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GET CONNECTED!

• R5 – Kristi Hummel• R5 –Sedofia Gedzah

• R6 – Erin Hogbin• R6 –Kim Motonaga• R4 – Kristi Hummel• R4 –Kristi Brooks

• R3 – James Howard• R3 – James Howard

• R2 – John Paserba• R2 –Joe Burns

• R1 – Vishnu Pandey• R1 –Rob Vice


GET CONNECTED!

• R7 - R10 John Paserba• R7 - R10 John Paserba

• R7 - Canada• R7 - Canada

• R8 - Europe & Africa• R8 - Europe & Africa

• R10 - Asia• R10 - Asia

• R9 - Central America & South America

• R9 - Central America & South America


BEGIN PLANNING

Organize S-PAC Planning Committee

Select Date/AgendaIdentify LocationRefer To Time-Line on S-PAC Web Page

S-PACDay

2003


SELECT SPEAKERS

Use S-PAC Web Page To Select Speakers/TopicsContact S-PAC Coordinator To Discuss And Approve Speakers/Topics

Invite SpeakersIdentify Audio/Visual Requirements For Speakers


BUDGET FOR S-PAC

Download Budget Planning Worksheet From S-PAC Web Page

Submit Worksheet With Expected Attendance, Expenses, And Income

Receive Approval From MGA/SAC/SPAA Chair

Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersStudent Professional Awareness Conference ( S-PAC )

Budget Planning Worksheet

NOTE: Only make entries in cells highlighted in yellow: All other entries are calculated automatically.

School Name

S-PAC Date

S-PAC Chair Other Committee Chairs

Name

Address

Finance

Tel

FAX

E-Mail

Publicity

Alternate Contact

Name

Address

Facilities

Tel

FAX

E-Mail

Branch Counselor Program

Name

Tel

Department Chair

Name Ticket Sales

Tel

Has your speaker program been approved by your S-PAC Coordinator?


S-PAC FUNDING SOURCES

S-PACFunding

- MGA- PACE- Sections

Industry

School

- Branch- Department- Faculty- University- Student Gov’t

Ticket Sales

IEEE


PUBLICIZE & SELL TICKETS

Advertise - Bulletin Boards, Computer Accounts, And School Newspapers To Maximize Exposure

Request Faculty To Announce Event And To Attend

Invite Students From Other Organizations, Departments, And Colleges


PUBLICIZE & SELL TICKETS

Post Advertisements Three Weeks Before Conference

Make Classroom Announcements One Week Before Conference

Use Word-Of-Mouth, Tell Your Friends

Sell Tickets Starting One Week Before Conference


S-PAC DAY

Check Logistics (Food, Location Setup, Picking Up Speakers, etc.)

Check Meeting AssignmentsEnjoy The ConferenceCollect Feedback Forms

Have Fun!


SUBMIT S-PAC FINAL FORM

Download And Complete S-PAC Final Form From S-PAC Web Page

Submit With Speaker Evaluation Forms To Receive IEEE Subsidy

Reflect On S-PAC Results - What Went Right Or Wrong

Provide Information To Help IEEE Maintain Quality Of S-PACs


STUDENT PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS VENTURES

(S-PAVe)

Visit Our Web Page At

http://www.ieeeusa.org

and proceed to

“Careers and Education”


WHAT IS AN S-PAVe?

Projects/Activities Conceived By IEEE Student Branches To Develop Awareness Of Engineering Professionalism

Activities Based On SCDA Topics

“Free-Flowing Format” Enables Students To Be Creative


S-PAVe PROGRAM GOALS

Develop Activities/Materials To Enhance Professional Awareness And provide Service To Members

Enable Student Branches To Gain Experience In Project Conception, Planning, And Organization

Increase Student Membership (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors)


S-PAVe FORMATS

Activities Not Duplicating S-PAC

Suggested Formats:- Service - Video- Workshop - Simulation- Resource Materials

Can Span Days, Weeks, Or Months, Within One Semester


S-PAVe EXAMPLES

Make A Video Tape Depicting Ethical Dilemmas

Develop An In-House Training Program That Instructs Students On How To Run A Meeting

Arrange For Mock Interviews


S-PAVe EXAMPLES

Establish A Resume Evaluation Service

Create A Computer Package to Give Basic Ideas On Starting A Company

Develop A Financial Planning Or Communications Workshop


S-PAVe SERVICE EXAMPLES

Keys to Success Know Your Market

ResumeWritingService

Working with pre-teenkids on weekends toshow role of engineers insociety

Information or Assistanceto Student Branch Members

Service to Non-Engineering Public

Make It Affordable


S-PAVe WORKSHOP EXAMPLES

Keys to SuccessPlanning - Coordinate LogisticsEffective Workshop Leader/FacilitatorsContact With S-PAC Coordinator

• Taught by Workshop Leader with help of Facilitators• Participants break into small groups and do exercises• Groups work under direction of Facilitators

How tohandle ajob interview

How to runa meeting


S-PAVe VIDEO TOPICS

Develop A Skill Or Expertise Ethical Dilemmas Oral Presentations Job Stress And How To Handle It

Provide To IEEE Members, Students, Or Public-At-Large

Use Creativity To Select Topic, Audience, Players, And Script


S-PAVe SIMULATIONS

A Professional Awareness Skill Is Acquired By “Playing In It”

Usually Part Of A Workshop

Mock Interviews

Engineeras expert witness in courtroom


S-PAVe RESOURCE MATERIALS

Produce Handouts For AudienceDescribe Professional Awareness Skill Or Idea (Written Materials Or Software Package)

Select Audience And Use Accurate Information Sources


S-PAVe PLANNING STEPS

1. Get Connected!2. Select Activity Of Highest Interest By Student Members3. Discuss With SPAC Coordinator4. Submit Proposal To IEEE5. Conduct S-PAVe Activity6. Submit S-PAVe Final Report


S-PAVe PROPOSAL

Venture Description/Milestones

Venture Support Letters From University, Department, And/Or Industry

Venture Budget, Including Local Financial Support

Examples of S-PAVe Proposals Are On TheS-PAC Web Page


PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCESS

Submit Completed Proposal To IEEEProposal Funding Based On:

Activity Goals To Be Met Likelihood Of Success In Meeting Goals

Originality Available Funding

Receive Results Within 2 Weeks


S-PAVe BUDGET

Itemize Income Sources/Expenditures

MGA Base Funds - Up To US $200Additional MGA Matching Funds - One Dollar Of S-PAVe Funds For Every Dollar Committed From Other Sources (IEEE Section, University, Industry)

Maximum MGA Funding is US$500


S-PAVe FINAL REPORT

Final Report Form Similar To S-PAC Review Form, But More Extensive (Download From S-PAC Web Page)

Results Of S-PAVe Documented And Submitted To IEEE Just Like Report Submitted In The “Real World”

Report Helps IEEE Evaluate S-PAVes For Future Ventures

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FOR MORE INFORMATION…Regions 1-6

Ms. Sandra KimProgram Manager, Member & Professional

ActivitiesIEEE-USA Office2001 L Street N.W. Suite 700Washington D.C. 20036-5104tel: 1-202-785-0017 x8300fax: 1-202-785-0835e-mail: [email protected]

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