Learn what it takes to pilot a club!
Ken Maschke, P.E.,M. ASCETony Cioffi, P.E., M. ASCEMelissa Wu, P.E., M.ASCE
Benefits of establishing a CE Club
• Fun!
• Invites new engagement among ASCE members
• Advances the profession
• Flexible for participants
• Generates good will in the community
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Why is outreach so important for HS students?
• Creates real world connections
• Creates awareness of civil engineering
• Provides role models and dispels stereotypes
• Develops technological literacy
• Builds students’ self identification with civil engineering
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
What is Civil Engineering Club?• After-school club for high school students
• Recommended for kids with expressed interest in engineering/STEM
• Student centered
• Activity based
• Vehicle for creating a sustainable partnership
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Key players in this educational partnership:
Students Schools
ASCE volunteers provide expertise and personalize the
experience!
Students bring interest in engineering and
enthusiasm!
High schools offer support and a faculty
advisor
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
WANTED: Fearless Leaders!!
Students
Schools
Desire to leadPassion!
Ability to work collaboratively
YOU!
Volunteers
Time
What will CE Club do?
• Engineering design projects and field experiences
• Club Launch (first meeting)
• Bridges Module
• Make it Real - Make a Difference
• Site visits
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Get Section/Branch
Support
Recruit Volunteers
Find a school/recruit
a faculty advisor
Register with ASCE
Plan with Faculty Advisor
Club Launch
Ongoing Planning
Weekly 60 minute Club
meetings
Site VisitRinse and RepeatPlan for next year Evaluate and
ReportClub Finale
Get Supplies
Fundraising?Fundraising?
Event with ASCE student chapter?Event with ASCE student chapter?
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
How does the Club work?
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CE Club Resources from ASCE NationalFREE stuff for registered clubs:
• CE Club Guide • Club recruitment posters, membership cards and certificates • Give aways • Posters, books, handouts, etc.
www.asce.org/nextgeneration Companion Website for high school students : Go Civil!
Stipend for pilot clubs / 2012-2013
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
CE Club Guide makes it simple!•Introduction
• Establishing a partnership• Setting up a Club
• Launching a Club• Icebreaker activity
•Topic modules – Multiple activities• Provides detailed instruction s for each activity• Offers suggestions for field trips and community service projects• Includes appendices with helpful support materials for working with high school students
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
WANTED: Pilot Clubs for 2012-2013
• Identify school partner / faculty advisor• Find core group of volunteers / Sponsors• Use ASCE Club Guide to educate and promote
On your mark
Go!
Get Set…
GO!
email: [email protected]
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Finding a partner:• PLTW Schools• STEM Academies• Schools with NSBE student chapters• Schools with SHPE student chapters• Schools where you have already been involved
Remembering key messages:• Student centered• Engineering partners• Authentic experiences• Supported by ASCE
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Financial considerations• Materials and supplies • Transportation• Faculty advisor compensation
Potential sources of funding• School budgets (PTA, fundraisers, grants, club dues)• 2012-2013 ASCE stipend• Section, Branch, or YMF • Corporate sponsors (Civil engineering firms, Home Depot, etc.)
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Register Your Club!
Go!
Get Set…
GO!
• Establish firm commitments• Register Club online with ASCE• Draft club plans
On your mark
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
www.asce.org/Outreach/High-School-Outreach/Civil-Engineering-Club/
• Faculty Advisor• Lead engineer• Supporting engineer volunteers• Other local companies, schools, and organizations that provide support
Teamwork is key!
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
Launch your Club!
Go!
Get Set…
GO! • Hold Planning Meetings with faculty advisor• Participate in CE Club training • Order the CE Club Kit• Launch your CE Club!
On your mark
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
CASE STUDY: City Polytechnic High School Brooklyn, NY
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
2010-2011 School Year
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
LESSONS LEARNED:•Start early•Seek strong school and faculty support•Line up supplies in advance•Back-up faculty advisor•Arrange for lots of volunteer back-up•Think early about fundraising options
2011-2012School Year
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE
COMING UP /2012-2013:
•Embracing the club model•Flexibility will be key•Managing time commitments•Role of the Younger Member Forum
Staff Contact:Leslie PayneSenior Manager, Pre-College [email protected]
Questions?
Civil Engineering Club - sponsored by ASCE