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Goal 1: Strengthen the organizational
structure of the Engineers’ Foundation of Kansas |
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1.1 |
Amend the Bylaws in order that a Trustee, other than
the KSPE President, can be elected President of the Foundation
DONE |
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1.2 |
Expand the responsibilities of the
Foundation to include all fundraising activities of the Foundation |
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Establish a standing committee to make the
annual selection of recipients of scholarships and fellowships granted
by the Foundation |
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Review the
investment policy for the Foundation and embark on proactive investment
strategies to seek the maximum return on the investments with an
appropriate risk |
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Goal 2: Increase awareness of the
Engineers’ Foundation of Kansas |
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2.1 |
Develop a concise, comprehensive message
that describes the Foundation its role, and its activities |
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2.2 |
Develop an easily identifiable logo,
consistent with KSPE branding, to be used in conjunction with this
message |
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2.3 |
Utilize established KSPE communication
conduits for disseminating this message (e.g., newsletters, press
releases, meetings and conventions, etc.) |
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2.4 |
Create a Web page that describes the
purpose, history, and activities of the Foundation |
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2.5 |
Create a link to the Foundation Web
page from the KSPE site
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2.6 |
Develop promotional materials, activities,
and collateral pieces that strengthen efforts to deliver this message
(e.g. brochures, articles, advertisements, and letterhead for
solicitation letters, etc.) and the means for increasing recognition for
donors (e.g., plaques, special events, lapel pins, ribbons, etc.) |
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2.7 |
Develop a communication link and working
relationship between the Foundation and the chapter organizations.
Utilize established KSPE communication vehicles to impart pertinent
information |
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Goal 3: Increase financial support for
the programs undertaken by the Engineers’ Foundation of Kansas |
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3.1 |
Include the opportunity for individual
engineers to contribute to the Foundation on the KSPE annual dues
statement |
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3.2 |
Establish new giving opportunities such as
charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, donations of stock
and real estate, gift annuities, pooled income funds, etc. |
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3.3 |
Develop and promote a planned giving program |
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3.4 |
Solicit contributions from individuals,
industries and businesses |
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Goal 4: Increase interest in and
awareness for the field of engineering both as a college major and a
profession |
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Develop and support pre-collegiate,
interactive, educational programs, such as MATHCOUNTS, that will
demonstrate the fun and exciting responsibilities of an engineer and
make students aware of the requirements necessary to become an engineer |
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Identify both practicing and retired
engineers interested in volunteering and match them with local
elementary, middle, and high schools to serve as both mentors and tutors
to students |
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Encourage KSPE member participation in
"career day" and "job fair" activities |
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Goal 5: Deve1op the engineering
capabilities of individuals through education |
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5.1 |
Provide scholarships at the undergraduate
level for outstanding students who plan to enroll in and continue the
study of engineering |
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5.2 |
Provide scholarships at the undergraduate
level for outstanding students who are enrolled in and pursuing the
study of engineering |
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Provide fellowships to further develop the
capabilities of individuals pursing graduate study in the field of
engineering
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Goal 6: Encourage individuals to pursue
the profession of teaching engineering |
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6.1 |
Provide graduate fellowships to individuals
desiring to become engineering educators at colleges and universities |
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6.2 |
Enhance the image of engineering educators
through public relations activities and the recognition of outstanding
teaching accomplishments |
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Goal 7: Help pre-college educators
teach young people about engineering |
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7.1 |
Provide support for math, science,
technology, and diversity initiatives for |
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students |
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7.2 |
Produce, and/or identify, and make available
for use, educational materials in the fields of engineering |
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Develop teaching resources and educational
material relating to various aspects of the subject of engineering to
include lesson plans, suggested experiments, puzzles for interactive
educational activities |
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Goal 8: Improve and further develop the
capabilities of individual professional engineers through continuing
education |
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8.1 |
Sponsor educational seminars, conferences,
forums and clinics on methods and procedures for improving the
competence and professional standing of engineers |
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8.2 |
Support continuing education seminars and
workshops cosponsored with KSPE and other appropriate organizations |
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Develop and implement a
career-growth-mentoring program that includes bridging the gap between
earning an engineering degree and becoming a licensed engineer |
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8.4 |
Make available for use books, reports,
studies, memoranda, manuscripts, theses, research papers and any other
material that has been prepared or identified as a result of programs
supported by the Engineering Foundation of Kansas |
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