Enhancing Student Branch Engagement and Funding Support in Central Texas IEEE Sections
The IEEE Central Texas Section held a Spring Planning Meeting on February 6, 2010, in San Marcos, TX, focusing on fostering collaboration between student branches and the section. The meeting involved branch officers from various universities, including St. Mary’s University and UT Austin, discussing funding proposals and strategic initiatives. Key topics included student branch funding phases, reporting activities, and the importance of professional awareness conferences. The session aimed to provide support and resources to enhance student branch operations, ultimately creating stronger connections within the IEEE community.
Enhancing Student Branch Engagement and Funding Support in Central Texas IEEE Sections
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Presentation Transcript
Student Branch LiaisonsRon Seaman, Liaison CoordinatorIEEE Central Texas SectionSpring Planning MeetingFebruary 6th, 2010 San Marcos, TX
Student Branch-Section Interactions • St. Mary’s University (Ernest) • Met with branch officers and adviser; presented • Delivered funding checks and attended meetings • Trinity University (Ron) • Met with branch officers and adviser • Delivered funding checks • UT Austin (Nick) • Attended branch meetings and met with officers • Delivered funding check • UTSA (Scott) • Attended branch meetings; presented • Delivered funding checks • Texas State University • Provided starter funding • Section meeting site arranged
Student Branch Funding - Present • Currently – 2 phases, 2+ proposals • Phase I (maximum of $1,000 per branch) • Phase II ($4,000 total) • Proposals due August 15 & 22; September 30 • Awards at September 30; November 30 • Content of each proposal content • Past accomplishments • Plans for the future • Use of CTS support
Student Branch Funding - Future • Proposed – 2 phases, but 1+ proposal • Phase I (same maximum of $1,000 per branch) • Phase II (now $5,000 total) • Proposal due – written, August 15; oral, about August 30 • Decision by September 30 • Single award or two phased awards • Proposal content unchanged (but a single proposal) • Advantages • Consolidated annual planning by branch • Reduces effort by students and proposal reviewers • Fewer deadlines • Earlier total award • Fewer checks to write (if a single award is made)
Student Branch Liaison Plans • Increase interactions of Central Texas Section with branches • Encourage reporting of branch activities • During the year • At CTS spring planning meeting ($ incentive) • Develop plans for Student Professional Awareness Conferences (SPACs) • Region 5 support • Perhaps an SPAC for multiple branches
Student Branch Liaison Issues and Challenges – “How-To’s” • Best support the branches • Stay informed of branch accomplishments and needs • Enhance section-branch communication • Support branch attendance at Region 5 Conference
Thanks to CTS for the support of student branches QUESTIONS???
