NSBE-NU - Associated Student Government, Northwestern University

A LETTER FROM THE TREASURERGreetings Corporate Representative:The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was founded in 1975 at Purdue University by a group of students who soughtan effective medium for improving recruitment and retention of African-American engineering students. NSBE is not onlyinterested in increasing the number of minorities in Engineering, but we are dedicated to changing the world by positivelyimpacting the encompassing communities of each and every chapter. Today, NSBE is the largest student-coordinatedorganization in the world, with over 31,000 members, 300 Collegiate Chapters, 75 Alumni Chapters, and 75 Pre-CollegeChapters. This amazing growth is a direct result of corporate commitment nationwide and we need to continue to developcorporate relationships.What is NSBE-NU?The Northwestern University Chapter of NSBE (NSBE-NU) was also established in 1975. NSBE-NU is one of the key drivers atNorthwestern University for the development and support of aspiring Black engineers. NSBE-NU is a group dedicated toincreasing the number of undergraduate and graduate minority students in engineering, encouraging members to seekadvanced degrees in engineering, functioning as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers ofblack engineers, stimulating and developing student interest in the various fields of engineering, and promoting publicawareness of the opportunities available to minorities in engineering. With this vision in mind, we established goals to set inplace in the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year which include: increasing membership, improving networking and visibilitynationally, striving for academic success among all members, having at least 75% attendance at all NSBE conferences, andpositively impacting the community by working with pre-college (5 th -12 th grade) youth.How can your company support the NSBE-NU Chapter?It is our goal to establish long-term relationships with our corporate partners. In order to continue and expand our successand programs we must have your support. We invite you to become part of our Corporate Partnership Program (CPP). Thefollowing pages include descriptions of our mission, goals and strategies, programs, events, and concrete examples of howyour participation and support will increase minority involvement in technical disciplines and position your organization toaccess this market of future technological leaders.How will your company benefit?The support of your corporations presents numerous benefits; Northwestern University is one of the top engineering schoolsin the nation, and our members are among the top contributors of the student community. Our Chapter has established theonly pre-college chapter in Illinois, and its members crave a thorough knowledge of career opportunities available toengineers and scientists. Your support will not only be greatly recognized by our members, but the entire engineering andscience community will view your support as strengthening our efforts to motivate youth to succeed and aiding our membersto become the future innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. The attached program descriptions willprovide concrete examples of how your participation and support will increase minority involvement in technical disciplinesand position your organization to access into this market of future technological leaders to meet your employment needs.The Northwestern University chapter of National Society of Black Engineers looks forward to building a mutuallyadvantageous partnership with you. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding NSBE-NUprograms and events, please contact our chapter at NSBENU@gmail.comThank you for your time and consideration!Sincerely,Erica L. Golden2

TABLE OF CONTENTSNSBE-NU The Mission, The Vision, and The Goals2008-2009 NSBE-NU Programs and EventsAcademic ExcellenceProfessional DevelopmentCommunity ServiceMembership Initiatives and Social EventsConventionsMembership Statistics2008-2009 Executive BoardLevels of Corporate PartnershipCorporate Partnership Program FormPage 4Page 5Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 9Page 10Page 11Page 12Page 133

NSBE-NU: The Mission, The Vision and The GoalsMISSION“To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers, who excel academically, succeedprofessionally, and positively impact the community.”VISIONThe Northwestern University Chapter of NSBE is a group dedicated to increasing the number ofundergraduate and graduate minority students in engineering, extending the pipeline of pre-college youthpursuing an education in engineering and sciences, encouraging members to seek advanced degrees inengineering, functioning as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of blackengineers, stimulating and developing student interest in the various fields of engineering, and promotingpublic awareness of the opportunities available to minorities in engineering.GOALS AND STRATEGIESMembership Penetration1. Reach out to all STEM majors for membership2. Outreach for international students3. Increase of alum and grad student participation4. Create more family-oriented environment5. Give members opportunities to contributedirectly to NSBE programsFinancial Stability1. Developed budget and expenses list2. Build and maintain relationships withCorporate Partners3. Secure financial support from NorthwesternUniversity4. Create a reserve account for financialemergenciesAcademic Excellence1. Increase member awareness of academic toolsand resources on campus.2. Emphasis of NSBE academic initiatives andprograms3. Tutoring tailored to members’ academic needs4. Organize group Study Jams before midterm andfinal examinationsProfessional Development1. Stronger professional skill-set of NSBE-NUmembers2. Organize workshops for professionalpreparedness3. Create a more refined brand image for NSBE NU4. Arrange quarterly resume building seminars5. Mock Interview sessions with corporate partnersNetwork Expansion1. Increased relations with NSBE NU alumni2. Utilize chapter resources to provide connectionsto members3. Obtain helpful criticism from corporate partners4. Build and maintain support system5. Connect with professors to give special lecturesfor further successProgram Development1. Increased membership participation in NSBEcompetitions2. Involve members to develop NSBE Jr. Chapter3. Initiate TORCH program at Family Focus4. Develop long range plan for programsustainability4

Meetings andWorkshops2008-2009 NSBE-NU PROGRAMS AND EVENTSAcademic ExcellenceAcademic excellence stands as one of the main points of NSBE’s mission. Throughdifferent programs NSBE NU strives to develop and establish a high standard ofacademic success within our chapterWelcome back!Introductions,Committee Signups,Programs, UpcomingEventsGuaranteed 4.0Learn the tools youneed for academicsuccessResume WorkshopGiven by NSBE-NUalums and corporatepartners quarterlybefore major careerfairs.Help SessionsThese tutor sessions held by upperclassmen or graduate students before majorexaminations in the core engineering and science classes to ensure that ourmembers are best prepared for exams.$300/ quarterUndergraduateStudents in TechnicalResearch (USTR)USTR is a competition toencourage students toparticipate in technicalresearch, gain experience intechnical writing and givingpresentations, and learnproper research methods.$500Uchenna Moka, 2008-2009 President,participates in the USTRAcademic Technological Bowl (ATB)ATB is a jeopardy style academic science and math based competition organizedby NSBE-NU in which NU students throughout the campus compete againsteach other for a prize.$500BGSA/Undergrad DinnerQuarterly fellowship nights with members of the Black Graduate StudentAssociations allow NSBE-NU members to interact and make connections withgraduate students throughout the year.$200 eachStudy JamsGive students the opportunity to come together to study as a unit beforemidterms and finals each semester and obtain assistance and support fromfellow NSBE members$100 each5

2008-2009 NSBE-NU PROGRAMS AND EVENTSProfessional DevelopmentAs a technical organization, NSBE works to develop and perfect the necessary skills tosurvive as a professional in industry. Through networking, workshops, and seminars, NSBEtransforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders.Meetings andWorkshopsAlumni/ Student MixerThe Alumni Collegiate Mixer is our winter banquet which will allow us to connect andnetwork with our NSBE-NU alumni so they can see how we carry on their legacy and givesthe alumni an opportunity to remain linked with our chapter.$600Industry ToursNSBE will explore importantrealms outside of theacademic environment tolearn about the corporateworld by visiting industriesand learning from employeesabout what it really means tobe an engineer.$300NSBE Members attending an industry tour atAccenture Labs, Chicago, IllinoisCarl Mack VisitNSBE-NU welcomesNSBE World HeadQuarters ExecutiveDirector toNorthwesternUniversity to advise ourchapterBrill StreetTalent developersprepare NSBE-NUstudents for success inthe workplaceCareer WorkshopsCorporate representatives and Alumni are invited to lead career workshops during ourgeneral meetings to educate our members on skills that will lead to professional success(resume writing, ethics, mock interviews, branding, networking, etc).$300General ElectricNSBE-NU welcomes GEto campus to give aninformational sessionto NSBE members6

2008-2009 NSBE-NU PROGRAMS AND EVENTSMeetings andWorkshopsCommunity ServiceCommunity service is essential in the fulfillment of NSBE’s mission. It is our way to make acontribution to reach out to the African-American community and particularly ignite aninterest in science and engineering in Black youth.Branding andProfessional ImageNSBE-NU memberslearn about creatingand maintain a brandimage both individuallyand for an organizationStrategic PlanningHigh school students at the NSBE Jr. Kick-Off EventNSBE Jr.NSBE-NU is initiating the first NSBE Jr.in Illinois at Evanston Township HighSchool where our collegiate memberswill motivate, encourage, mentor, andtutor the students involved in theprogram in academic subjects andcollege preparation exams so theymay become tomorrow’s corporateexecutives, entrepreneurs, innovators,and leaders.$45000NSBE members learnhow to create astrategic plan andidentify goals andstrategiesPCI DayEach Quarter minority middle school and high school students in the Chicago area will beinvited to NU to learn about engineering. The students will attend demonstrations, learnand apply engineering skills in an array of fun activities, tour the science and engineeringlabs, and learn about a variety of career paths available to those with engineeringdegrees.$600 eachTechnical Outreach for Community Help (T.O.R.C.H.)NSBE-NU will be initiating this national program to help lessen the national digital divideat the Evanston Family Focus Facility. We will install computers at the facility and teachstudents to use common Microsoft applications such as Word, Power Point, and Excel.$4000International InitiativeNSBE-NU deeply believes in supporting the academic needs of Blacks throughout theworld. This year NSBE-NU will be donating school supplies to a Technical College inUganda, Africa.$5007

2008-2009 NSBE-NU PROGRAMS AND EVENTSMembership InitiativesNSBE-NU strives are not only to be viewed as a technical organization but also as agroup of friends and family. Through membership initiatives and social events, ourchapter works on developing a family environment in which members develop a sense ofa second home.Freshman LuncheonDuring the first week of classes freshmen engineering students are invited to the NSBEluncheon to welcome and introduce them to the NSBE-NU family.$500NSBE-NU Thanksgiving DinnerThis social event helps to strengthen the bonds between new and veteran NSBEmembers while providing a delicious meal during the week of Thanksgiving.$600NSBE/SHPE ChallengeThe challenge is a quarterly sportstournament between the NationalSociety of Black Engineers and theSociety of Hispanic ProfessionalEngineers. The winning organization getsto display the trophy in their office.Annual Awards BanquetThis event reflects on our chapter’sachievements and awards the achievements of individual NSBE members and ourgraduating seniors. NSBE-NU invites a keynote speaker in the field of engineering tomotivate and inspire the attendees. This banquet also is used to show NSBE-NU’sappreciation to our corporate partners and advisors.$1600NSBE Polo’s and T-shirtsNSBE and SHPE Members at theNSBE/SHPE ChallengeEach year we purchase polo shirts for members to wear to conferences and otherprofessional settings. We also purchase t-shirts to casually show our pride aroundcampus and during social events. We also will be printing the logos of our corporatepartners on our chapter t-shirts.$500Meetings andWorkshopsGraduate StudentPanelEngineering andBusiness graduatestudents describe theirexperiences that leadthem to graduateschool and answer anyquestions fromundergraduatemembersMock InterviewSessionsCorporate partners areinvited to participate inthe professionaldevelopment of thechapter by helping toprepare members forcareer interviewsStudy Break SocialsGive students the opportunity to come together quarterly by engaging in fun activities,such as ice-skating and bowling, away from campus as a reward for studying.$3008

2008-2009 NSBE-NU PROGRAMS AND EVENTSConventionsAs a part of a larger organization, NSBE-NU works hard to follow the standards established by national directives. Byattending conventions, NSBE-NU has numerous opportunities for networking and professional development all whileexercising the organization’s mission. Attending conventions provides invaluable resources and information to our chapter.Fall Regional Conference (November 21-23. 2008)This is the largest regional NSBE event. This three day conference includes a graduate school fair, career fair, and a varietyof technical, cultural, leadership, professional workshops, and networking opportunities with other chapters in Region IV$8800National Convention (March 25-29, 2009)This five-day event is an opportunity for all NSBE chapters throughout the nation to network with over 15,000 NSBEmembers and attend workshops on leadership development, career options, and technical development. There is also alarge graduate school fair and a career fair with over 300 companies represented. Convention is one of the most importantevents because NSBE members see first-hand the limitless possibilities that NSBE membership has to offer. Conventionignites an everlasting flame among NSBE members to live the mission, better our communities, and change the world.Registration$105 X 40 membersRooms$100 X 10rms X 5 daysFlights$500 X 40 members$31,000Regional Leadership Conference (August 13-15, 2009)This event provides the newly elected Executive Board with the skills needed to runa successful chapter for the upcoming year. The executive board is also given theopportunity to meet and network with their counterparts from other colleges anduniversities in Region IVNSBE-NU Members at the 2008 National Convention inOrlando, Florida$23009

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICSDuring the 2007-2008 academic year, NSBE-NU saw over a 200% increase in membership at the collegiate levelincreasing our membership to 43 nationally recognized collegiate members as of May 2008. In the 2008-2009 academicyear we hope to increase this number even more.Membership Growth Since 2003120.0100.080.060.040.020.00.02003-20042004-20052005-20062006-20072007-2008*includes collegiate, graduate, and alumni membersMembership Class DistributionFreshmen19%Membership Major DistributionGraduate40%Senior13%Junior13%Sophomore15%Biomedical Engineering: 32%Chemical Engineering: 15%Civil Engineering: 3%Electrical Eng: 6%Industrial: 18%Mechanical: 9%Non Engineering: 12%Undecided 6%10

NSBE-NU 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE BOARDSecretaryValerie GrassoValerieGrasso2007@u.northwestern.eduTreasurerErica GoldenEricaGolden2007@u.northwestern.eduPrograms ChairZuri HemphillZurihemphill2007@u.northwestern.eduAcademic Excellence ChairEvan Dickerson-Rusanevdickerson@gmail.comPre-College Initiative ChairWilliam YatesWilliamYates2010@u.northwestern.eduPresidentUchenna MokaU-moka@northwestern.eduBusiness-Entrepreneurship-NetworkingYemi AdetibaY-Adetiba@northwestern.eduPublications and Public RelationsJasmine MorrisJasmine-Morris@northwestern.eduCharter Membership ChairAlicia CarrollA-Carroll@northwestern.eduVice-PresidentJonathan Braggjonbragg@u.northwestern.eduRegion IV SenatorJennifer AhoniJ-Ahoni@northwestern.eduRegion IV SenatorFrancesca DeLaneyF-Delaney@northwestern.eduTelecommunications ChairReginald SandyR-Sandy@northwestern.eduNSBE Faculty AdvisorAsst. Dean Ellen Worsdalle-worsdall@northwestern.edu

LEVELS OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPCorporate Partnership is the driving force to making our programs and events successful, and that supportenables NSBE-NU members to fulfill the NSBE Mission: “To increase the number of culturally responsible blackengineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.” In thisspirit, NSBE-NU provides a variety of opportunities for its corporate partners to be involved with the generalmembership.Wildcat Platinum MemberTotal Contributions of $4,000 or moreWildcat Gold MemberTotal Contributions of $2,000 - $3,999Opportunity to present a 45 minute informationalsession at one general body meetingOpportunity to present 30 minute informationalsession at one NSBE Jr. meetingComplimentary copy of the NSBE-NU Resume BookMock Interviewing Invitation (Fall and Winter)Option to post advertisement or job posting in NSBEwebsiteSpotlight in a NSBE-NU websiteHighest Recognition at the annual NSBE Spring AwardsBanquetThree complimentary invitations to NSBE SpringAwards BanquetOpportunity to present a 30 minute informationalsession at one general body meetingOpportunity to present a 20 minute informational atone NSBE Jr. meetingComplimentary copy of the NSBE-NU Resume BookMock Interviewing Invitation (Fall and Winter)Option to post advertisement on NSBE websiteRecognition on chapter website and complimentarycorporate link and description for one yearRecognition at the annual NSBE Spring Awards BanquetTwo complimentary invitations to NSBE Spring AwardsBanquetWildcat Copper MemberTotal Contributions of $2,000 - $2,999Wildcat Royal Purple MemberTotal Contributions of $1,000 - $1,999Mock Interviewing Invitation (Fall and Winter)Recognition on chapter website and complimentarycorporate link and description for one yearRecognition at the annual NSBE Spring Awards BanquetOne complimentary invitation to the NSBE SpringAwards BanquetMock Interviewing Invitation (Fall and Winter)Recognition on chapter website and complimentarycorporate link and description for one yearRecognition at the annual NSBE Spring Awards BanquetWildcat White MemberTotal Contributions of less than $1000Non Financial Contribution OpportunitiesHelp fulfill NSBE-NU’s material and interactive needsMock Interviewing Invitation (Fall or Winter)Recognition on chapter website and complimentarycorporate link and description for one yearRecognition at the annual NSBE Spring Awards BanquetComputers for its T.O.R.C.H. students.Computer and printer for its office.Weekend workshops, classes, or company planttours.Academic, technical, and development workshopsfor our membershipPlease contact me as soon as possible if you are interested in any of the above opportunities.12

PARTNER WITH THE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CHAPTER OF THE NATIONALSOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSThe Northwestern University Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers would greatly appreciate a donation from your companyto help us further reach or goals in Membership, Academic Excellence, Professional Development, and Community Service Programslisted in the cover letter. However, feel free to sponsor other NSBE programs/events or give a general contribution. NSBE is a taxexempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible. We greatlyappreciate your support!Please mail this form to:National Society of Black EngineersAttn: Ellen Worsdall, AdvisorErica Golden, TreasurerTechnological Institute2145 Sheridan RdEvanston, IL 60201Please make all checks payable to “Northwestern University- NSBE”Company NameContact Person and TitleMailing AddressTelephone NumberFax NumberE-mail AddressDate Activity/Program AmountWant to make a presentation at a General Meeting! Select your top 3 preferred general meeting dates (pg 3 & 4)General Meeting Date Presentation Description Contact phone Contact E-mail13

national SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNorthwestern University ChapterWinter Ice-skating Study Break Halloween Science activities at Fall Career Workshop MembersattendingFamily impact Focus the community.”Fall RegionalConference“To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positivelyYemi modeling the NSBE polo NSBE members at Graduate Winter PCI day with Chicago NSBE-NU AcademicTechnologicalSchool fair at National Convention High School Students Bowl Team at RegionalConferencePublished by:The Financial CommitteeNSBE Northwestern University Chapter of NSBEErica Golden | TreasurerEricaGolden2007@u.northwestern.eduNational Society of Black EngineersNorthwestern University | Technology Institute | 2145 Sheridan Rd | Evanston, IL 60201Email: NSBENU@gmail.com | Website: http://groups.northwestern.edu/nsbe/14