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STUDENT CAREERDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
(SCDA)
IEEE-USA - Student Professional Awareness Committee
andRAB/SAC Student Professional
Awareness Activities Subcommittee
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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
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SCDA TOPICS
CareerGrowth
Working
Self ManagementThe Engineer &
Public PolicyRole of the
Professional Society
Professional Ethics& Societal Responsibilities
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SCDA STUDENT BENEFITS
Develop Skills In Team Building Project Management Marketing/Sales Finance Communications
Build Self-ConfidenceConnect With Industry
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STUDENT PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS CONFERENCES
(S-PAC)
Visit Our Web Page At
http://www.ieeeusa.organd proceed to
“Careers and Education”
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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)
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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 – Kristi Hummel
• R6 – Erin Hogbin• R6 – Erin Hogbin• R4 – Kristi Hummel• R4 –Kristi Brooks
• R3 – James Howard• R3 – James Howard
• R2 – John Paserba• R2 – John Paserba
• R1 – Vishnu Pandey• R1 – Vishnu Pandey
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GET CONNECTED!
• R7 – Joey Duvall• R7 – Joey Duvall
• R7 - Canada• R7 - Canada
• R8 - Europe & Africa• R8 - Europe & Africa
• R10 - Asia• R10 - Asia
• R9 - Central America & South America
• R9 - Central America & South America
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BEGIN PLANNING
Organize S-PAC Planning Committee
Select Date/AgendaIdentify LocationRefer To Time-Line on S-PAC Web Page
S-PACDay
1998
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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
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BUDGET FOR S-PAC
Download Budget Planning Worksheet From S-PAC Web Page
Submit Worksheet With Expected Attendance, Expenses, And Income
Receive Approval From RAB/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
Publicity
Alternate Contact
Name
Address
Facilities
Tel
FAX
Branch Counselor Program
Name
Tel
Department Chair
Name Ticket Sales
Tel
Has your speaker program been approved by your S-PAC Coordinator?
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S-PAC FUNDING SOURCES
S-PACFunding
- RAB- PACE- Sections
Industry
School
- Branch- Department- Faculty- University- Student Gov’t
Ticket Sales
IEEE
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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
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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
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S-PAC DAY
Check Logistics (Food, Location Setup, Picking Up Speakers, etc.)
Check Meeting AssignmentsEnjoy The ConferenceCollect Feedback Forms
Have Fun!
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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
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STUDENT PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS VENTURES
(S-PAVe)
Visit Our Web Page At
http://www.ieeeusa.org
and proceed to
“Careers and Education”
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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S-PAVe BUDGET
Itemize Income Sources/Expenditures
RAB Base Funds - Up To US$200Additional RAB Matching Funds - One Dollar Of S-PAVe Funds For Every Dollar Committed From Other Sources (IEEE Section, University, Industry)
Maximum RAB Funding is US$500
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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. Ann C. HartfielManager, Professional ActivitiesIEEE-USA Office1828 L Street N.W. Suite 1202Washington D.C. 20036-5104tel: 1-202-785-0017fax: 1-202-785-0835e-mail: [email protected]
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FOR MORE INFORMATION…Regions 7 - 10
Ms. Laura DurrettIEEE Student Services ManagerIEEE Services CenterRegional Activities Department445 Hoes Lanes/P.O. Box 1331Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331tel: 1-908-562-5523fax: 1-908-463-3657e-mail: [email protected]
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