1. State of the Society Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., L.S., F. ASCE 2012 President-elect Presentation to the Orange County Branch November 15, 2011

2. Revenue Sources

3. Looking to the Future Both available at www.asce.orgwww.asce.org

4. Entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as in 5 key areas: The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025

5. ASCE Strategic Initiatives Raise the Bar Sustainability Infrastructure

6. But what’s happening? Engineering builds the foundation for a better future 120 130 140 150 1925195019752000 Year Credits 2025

7. How do we compare Greg DiLoreto 19712011 Course Category Basic Science2423 Mathematics2423 Communication Skills912 Arts & Humanities2622 Fitness53 Engineering & Technical Courses10697 Electives100 Total204180

8. How do we compare? Engineering builds the foundation for a better future Medicine Law Pharmacy Architecture Accounting Occupational Therapy Engineering 98765432109876543210 Years of Formal Education 1900 1920 1950 19802000 2010 Engineering Engineering Technology Engineering builds the foundation for a better future

9. How do we compare? Greg DiLoreto 19712011 Course CategoryHours Basic Science2423 Mathematics2423 Communication Skills912 Arts & Humanities2622 Fitness53 Engineering & Technical Courses10697 Electives100 Total204180

10. Education “It is evident that the exploding body of science and engineering knowledge cannot be accommodated within the context of the traditional four year baccalaureate degree.” - National Academy of Engineering

11. What will it take? A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering A master’s degree (or no less than 30 graduate / upper level technical / professional practice credits, or the equivalent, with at least 50% being engineering) Appropriate experience Engineering builds the foundation for a better future 11 B + (M or 30) & E BOK

12. Sustainability In short: Sustainable civil infrastructure provides environmental, economic and social (triple bottom line) well-being, now and for the future

13. Sustainability

14. National Infrastructure Pervasive, functioning infrastructure is the key to our economic well-being and success

15. Importance of Our Nation’s Infrastructure Systems “We do not have great highways because we are a great nation, We are a great nation because we have great highways” -- DeWitt C. Greer (1902-1986) Chair Texas Highway Commission

16. Infrastructure Condition 11/3/11 edition of The Hill

17. Infrastructure Condition

19. Overall Grade: D Aviation D Bridges C Dams D Drinking Water D- Energy D+ Hazardous Waste D Inland Waterways D- Levees D- Public Parks & Recreation C- Rail C- Roads D- Schools D Solid Waste C+ Transit D Wastewater D-

20. ASCE’s Five Key Solutions 1. Increase federal leadership 2. Promote sustainability & resilience 3. Develop national, regional and state infrastructure plans 4. Address life-cycle costs 5. Increase & improve investment from all stakeholders

21. Infrastructure Vision Summit

22. Infrastructure Vision Summit April 28-29, 2011

23. The Cost of Doing Nothing

24. How Can You Make a Difference? Visit the ASCE website (www.asce.org)www.asce.org Click on the Report Card icon to learn more Become a Key Contact Read “This Week in Washington” Spread the message – “America’s crumbling infrastructure needs repair now” Join us on Twitter and Facebook Talk to your legislators