IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Joe Lillie, IEEE Vice President Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Region 8 Meeting 25 April 2008

Professional Activities at the Section Level

Discussion Items Section Meeting Items Member Professional Activities Conferences (MPAC) Student Professional Activities Conferences (SPAC)

Section Meeting Items Use Section Meetings to communicate professional development content to the Section members. One or two meeting each year dedicated to professional development of the members. Invited speaker to present a topic if interest: –Ethics –Communications –Presentation Skills –Leadership Skills –Negotiating Skills –Management Skills Award Professional Development credits (need to verify on a country by country basis

Member Professional Activities Conferences (MPAC) Evening, half-day, or full-day event Two to five invited speakers, use local speakers when possible Include social event as part of the program Invite students to participate Award Professional Development credits (need to verify on a country by country basis

Student Professional Activities Conferences (SPAC) –Student Branches plan, organize & implement working with the Section for support –One-day conference –Gain valuable management experience and self- confidence  Professional Awareness issues  Career Growth and Working  Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility  Self-Management  The Importance of a Professional Society

Student Professional Activities Conferences (SPAC) –Gain insight into topics pertinent to your career such as financial planning, career growth and entrepreneurship –Become aware of IEEE network of volunteer officers, assistance and funding available for student activities –Marko Delimar and John Paserba are co-chairs of IEEE Student Professional Awareness Activities (SPAA) on the MGA Student’s Committee – or

IEEE Sections, Student Branches, and Technical Chapters - local, face-to-face meetings - network with others in the local membership community - engage with others through informative technical meetings - recognition of accomplishments IEEE Alias - immediate IEEE identity - virus protection and spam filtering IEEE Mentoring Connection - peer-to-peer advice and counsel - participate as either mentor or mentee Volunteering - opportunities that build leadership skills and networking opportunities Voting - electing the leadership of IEEE Professional Networking Member Benefits

Career Development & Recognition IEEE Job Site, Career Alert - locate career opportunities easily and confidentially - a weekly newsletter containing career advice Continuing Education Partners Program - up to a 10% discount on online degree programs IEEE Expert Now - online video conference tutorials, short courses & workshops - earn continuing education units Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD), Life Membership - Membership communities with special interests and needs Awards & Scholarships - recognizes the accomplishments of IEEE members - enhance your resume with an IEEE scholarship

Professional Activities Section leadership must commit resources to have success Include Professional Activities programs as part of the annual Section plan Utilize GOLD members to coordinate meeting details Survey Section members to identify meeting topics

Thank you for your commitment to the IEEE, your volunteer efforts and your enthusiasm!! Contact Information Joe Lillie –