This document provides an overview and introduction to the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). It outlines NSBE's mission, history, symbols, organizational structure, and key business areas. Some key details include that NSBE was founded in 1974 and incorporated in 1975, has over 33,000 members across 375 chapters, and is the largest student-run organization in the US. The document also summarizes information specifically about Region 1, including that the first regional conference was held in 1977 at MIT.

1. INTRO TO NSBE
SUMMER 2016
NSBE UMASSD VP: SEMIRAH DOLAN

2. AGENDA
• NSBE Mission
• NSBE History
• Symbols
• Key Business Areas
• National Directives
• Strategic Plan
• Organizational Structure
• Regional Information
• Alumni Extension History
• NSBE 301

3. NSBE MISSION
“To INCREASE the number of
CULTURALLY responsible black
engineers who EXCEL academically,
SUCCEED professionally, &
POSITIVELY impact the community.”

4. NSBE OBJECTIVES
• The objective of the National Society shall be
• stimulate and develop student interest in engineering;
• strive to increase the number of students studying engineering at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• endeavor in the advancement of the ethnic minority engineer in
professional industry.

5. NSBE HISTORY
REGION 1 – ONE F1YAH
MIT

6. NSBE HISTORY
•1974
• Society of Black Engineers became national body
•1975
• First National Conference was held at Purdue University;
•1976
• NSBE was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Austin,
Texas

7. NSBE HISTORY
1975 – First National Conference
• Attended by 48 students from 32 schools
• National symbol chosen
• Drafted first National Constitution
• Organization divided into 6 regions
• Adopted name National Society of Black
Engineers

8. NSBE SYMBOLS
THE TORCH
THE LIGHTNING BOLT

9. THE TORCH
• Everlasting burning
desire to achieve
and develop minority
students’ interest and
participation in
engineering in our
present society

10. THE LIGHTNING BOLT
•The striking impact
that will be felt by
society and industry
as a result of
contributions and
achievements made
by NSBE

11. 7 KEY BUSINESS AREAS
•Academic Excellence
•Technical Excellence
•Leadership
•Communications
•Financial Vitality
•Cultural and Community Awareness
•Continued Education and Career Access

12. NATIONAL DIRECTIVES
•Retention
•International Development
•Scholastic Achievement
•Economic Empowerment

13. NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN
• Professional Excellence
• Outreach
• World-Wide Impact
• Engineering Excellence
• Recruitment & Retention

14. ACRONYMS
• NSBE
• CEB
• ZEB
• REB
• NEB
• FZC
• FRC
AE
AEC
BCA
CCI
CDP
NEB
NLI
NAOG/RAOG
REO

15. CURRENTLY
• 33,067 members
• 375 Collegiate, 75 Alumni Extension, 75 NSBE Jr.
Chapters
• 40+ Conferences Annually
• 2 National Magazines, 1 Professional Magazine

16. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
THE CHAIN OF COMMAND

17. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
National Constitution
National By-Laws
Regional By-Laws
National Alumni
Operating Guidelines
Regional
Operating Guidelines
Regional Alumni
Operating Guidelines

18. National Executive Board
Regional Executive Board Alumni Executive Board World Headquarters
Regional Alumni
Executive Board
Zone Executive Board
Chapter Executive Board

19. REGIONAL INFORMATION
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN
REGION 1 FACTS

20. REGIONAL BREAKDOWN
• Region I… “One Fiyah, More Fiyah!”
• Northeastern: Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New
York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New Hampshire
• Affinity Regions: West Africa, East Canada
• Region II… “Two Hype”
• Southeastern: Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of
Columbia
• Affinity Regions: Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
• Region III… “Three Ready”
• Southern: Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
and Florida
• Affinity Regions: Caribbean and South America

21. REGIONAL BREAKDOWN
• Region IV… “Fo Solid, Fo Life, Fo Eva”
• Great Lakes: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and
Minnesota
• Affinity Regions: East Africa, Central Africa, and Central Canada
• Region V… “Five Deep”
• Midwest/South Central: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa,
Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and
Louisiana
• Affinity Regions: Eastern Mexico, Central America, and Southern
Africa
• Region VI… “Six House”
• Pacific/Rocky Mountain: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona,
Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico (Baja)
• Affinity Regions: Asia, Australia, and South Pacific

22. CURRENT STRUCTURE OF REGION I
Region I Executive Board
Region I Committees Region I ZEB’s
Region I RAB
Region I
MEMBERSHIP!

23. REGION 1 FACTS
• 1977
• The FIRST Regional Conference was held by Region One at MIT
• 1984
• The FIRST Regional Leadership Conference was held by Region
One at Boston University in 1984.
• 1988
• Region I Chairperson John Polk initiated the National PCI
Program.
• 2003
• Region I hosted it’s first three day Summer Camping
Conference at Adelphi University in Long Island, N.Y.

24. ALUMNI EXTENSION HISTORY
• 1984
• A proposal reflecting the origins of the current Alumni
infrastructure was developed
• 1985
• NSBE approved the formation of an Alumni Task Force.
• 1985-1988
• NSBE students and Alumni from across the nation created the
NSBE-AE Operating Guidelines.
• 1988
• The Alumni Extension was approved as an operating entity of
NSBE

25. NSBE 301

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

27. 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

28. 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!

29. 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.

30. 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!

31. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Check out NSBE at
•The National site: nsbe.org
•The Regional site: nsbe.org/region1
•NSBE Online: https://nol.nsbe.org
• Don’t forget to register!