IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence

The Section Affinity Group Chair is the lead volunteer for the local Affinity Group. The Chair sets the tone for the Affinity Group and is the public face of the Affinity Group. The Chair is the senior executive of the Affinity Group and is responsible for ensuring that the Affinity Group is engaging members by conducting informative activities and events that meet the needs of its members. We encourage you to review the recommended materials.  

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This five-course set will help you successfully submit a research paper to an IEEE Conferences. You will learn the basics on writing and formatting your paper. There are especially important ethical standards you need to understand and adhere to. IEEE conferences require peer review, this course will help you understand this process. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about IEEE conferences.

The Treasurer is a very important member of the chapter leadership team and a member of the chapter Excom. As Chief Financial Officer of the chapter the Treasurer handles all the finances of the chapter including funds transferred from the section, funds provided by the sponsoring S/C and funds raised by chapter activities. All of these funds will be deposited into a chapter bank account and the Treasurer is responsible for maintaining this account and controlling all expenditures from said account. He/she will coordinate with the Chapter Chair and Vice-Chair in any and all expenditures from the chapter bank account. The Treasurer will interact with the financial representatives of the section and of the sponsoring S/C.

The Technical Society or Technical Council Chapter Vice-Chair (hereafter “Vice Chair”) assists the Chapter Chair in managing the affairs and operations of the Chapter. He/she should be ready at any time to take the place of the Chair when needed. The Vice-Chair will also carry out assignments given them by the Chapter Chair. Under the leadership of the Chair, the Vice Chair and the elected officers of the Chapter work to ensure the smooth operation of the Chapter, adherence to IEEE policies and regulations related to Chapters, and budgeting and management of the Chapter’s finances.

The Conference Chair is appointed by the sponsoring organization. Often responsible for selecting the conference location. Appoints the chairs of the other committees, who make up the conference committee.

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Learn best practices that you can apply to your conference. IEEE MCE is a dedicated partner made up of 

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Learn best practices for managing your Organizational Units conference portfolio. Region 8 IEEE Volunteer, Mike Hinchey who has extensive conference management experience narrates this three part series on Conference Basics. This course is ideal for OU Leaders who do not have significant experience managing conferences.  Mike explains the risks and rewards of approving and managing an IEEE Conference.

This precourse is for workshop attendees. Please complete the courses before the workshop occurs. This will provide background on topics covered in our workshop.

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The Publication Chair is responsible for the coordination of production of conference content (e.g., papers from special tutorial sessions or colloquia, summaries of conference papers, programs, etc.) and serves as the point of contact for all IEEE Xplore submission-related inquiries before and after the conference.

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The Section Award & Recognition Chair is an important position. In this role you will be responsible for identifying those who merit recognition for their IEEE volunteer activities, their contributions to the profession, and their support of IEEE. Your role is also to promote the elevation of eligible IEEE members to a higher IEEE membership grade. You may be a member of your Section Executive Committee (ExCom). Your work will provide recognition for those who have done good things for IEEE and the profession and will inspire others to follow them.  We encourage you to review the recommended materials and  Action Plan for this role to help you manage and be successful in your position. 

As Section Chair you are the leader and the individual responsible for influencing and motivating your members toward the success of your Section. Whether you are new to the role or if you have been Section Chair for a while, we encourage you to review the Action Plan for this role and  recommended training . They provide information designed to help you manage and lead your Section effectively. 

IEEE Affinity Groups (AG) are non-technical sub-units of one or more Sections or a Council.  An Affinity Group is a local unit of an IEEE organizational unit or standing committee, established by petition to fulfill the purposes of IEEE. The Section Affinity Group Chair is the lead volunteer and the public face for the local Affinity Group.  While IEEE technical societies provide a professional home to specialized technical professionals, the IEEE Affinity Group provides a home to a subset of IEEE members. Take time to review some of the recommended courses for this role.

As the Section Education Chair, you will be working with other Section Officers, members of your IEEE Section and its associated Chapters and Affinity Groups, as well as technical professionals within your Section boundaries.  As a member of your Section Executive Committee, you are a member of the team that has overall responsibility for leading and managing the Education Activities within your Section. We encourage you to review the suggested content and Action Plan for your role to help you be successful in your role while helping you prepare for greater responsibilities in your future IEEE work.

The Section Industry Relations Chair works with other Section Officers, members of your IEEE Section and its associated Chapters and Affinity Groups, as well as technical professionals within your Section boundaries.  As a member of your Section Executive Committee, you are a member of the team that has overall responsibility for leading and managing the industry relations activities within your Section. This position is responsible for promoting IEEE to local industry and developing activities in your Section that promote the relationship between your Section and local organizations (industries and other non-profit associations).

IEEE Affinity Groups (AG) are non-technical sub-units of one or more Sections or a Council.  An Affinity Group is a local unit of an IEEE organizational unit or standing committee, established by petition to fulfill the purposes of IEEE. The Section Affinity Group Chair is the lead volunteer and the public face for the local Affinity Group.  While IEEE technical societies provide a professional home to specialized technical professionals, the IEEE Affinity Group provides a home to a subset of IEEE members. Take time to review some recommended courses for this role.

The MD Chair is an important position within your Section. It is responsible for working together as a team with the rest of the Section Executive Committee in planning, organizing and coordinating activities for the growth, engagement and retention of existing members, recruitment of new members, as well as promoting the grade elevation of your members within your Section. We encourage you to review the materials along with the Action Plan for this role. The information will allow you to quickly learn to manage your Membership Development Chair position effectively. 

The main role of the Nominations & Appointments Chair is to recommend a slate of candidates for various elected officer positions in your Section. You will also be involved with identifying Section volunteers who aspire to higher leadership responsibilities in other IEEE organizational units. In this role you may be a member of your Section Executive Committee (ExCom). Your work will determine the future leaders of your Section. We encourage you to review the suggested training and  Action Plan for your role. It will help you manage your role effectively. 

This position is typically referred to as PACE Chair, an acronym meaning Professional Activities Committee for Engineers. As Professional Activities Chair, you are responsible for promoting, organizing, and conducting professional activities throughout your Section. Professional activities are aimed at elevating the professional status of technical professionals. These activities focus on building the knowledge and skills of members of your Section and its Chapters, Student Branches, and Affinity Groups in the non-technical, or professional domain. You will work closely with members of the Section ExCom to further the objectives of your Section. In some larger Sections, professional activities may be organized and conducted by the subordinate units of your Section – its Chapters, Student Branches, and Affinity Groups. We encourage you to review the suggested content and  Action Plan for your role to help you manage your position  effectively. 

The Section Secretary is a steward of the Section’s history and future, managing information to enable ExCom decision making. The Secretary role brings members’ needs to the Executive Committee and involves having accountability, maintenance and ownership of Section records and correspondence. We encourage you to review the Action Plan for this role and recommended content to help you carry out your work as Secretary.

As Student Activities Chair, you are the interface between all Student Branches of your Section and your Section. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that all Student Branches in your Section are engaged in activities of interest to their members and that the Branches are working to further the goals of their IEEE parent organizations (Section, Region, and Member Geographic Activities (MGA) Board). As Student Activities Chair you have a great opportunity to work with students who will be the IEEE leaders of tomorrow. We encourage you to review the recommended content along with the Action Plan for this position.  The information will facilitate your work as Section Student Activities Chair.

As a Section Student Representative (SSR), you have a great opportunity to learn key leadership skills and gain experience as a leader. In this role you will work with all of your Section’s student organizations (Branches, SB Chapters) to facilitate their engagement in IEEE student activities . IEEE Student Branches have been established at over 3,500 universities and colleges throughout the world.  Student Branch activities offer numerous educational, technical, and professional advantages of IEEE membership through special projects, activities, meetings, tours, and field trips. Take time in this section to review the recommended courses for this role.

The Section Treasurer role is much more than distributing checks and paying the bills. The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the Section. As such, you are expected to proactively manage the financial health of the Section. The Treasurer is an integral part of the Section administration and a key member of the Section Executive Committee. We encourage you to review the Action Plan for this role and the recommended materials. The information will help you manage your position effectively.

Disclaimer

While the accounting and finance concepts are still valid, the exact steps or suggested systems you use might have changed due to the implementation of Next Gen. This training material has been developed to assist in the learning process for Geo Unit Treasurers.   Here is a link to the new Next Gen Training website that will have the most current information:

https://www.ieee.org/about/financials/nextgen/secure/index.html

The position of Section Vice Chair is important. In many Sections the Vice Chair is elected to succeed the Section Chair. The Vice Chair is also called on to lead the Section when the Chair is absent. As the Vice Chair, you assist the Section Chair in managing the operations of the Section in the best interest of the local members, and provide leadership and guidance to Section volunteers. Whether you are new to the role or if you have been Section Vice Chair for a while, we encourage you to review the Action Plan for this role and the recommended content. The information will help you be an effective contributor to your Section.

IEEE Affinity Groups (AG) are non-technical sub-units of one or more Sections or a Council.  An Affinity Group is a local unit of an IEEE organizational unit or standing committee, established by petition to fulfill the purposes of IEEE. The Section Affinity Group Chair is the lead volunteer and the public face for the local Affinity Group.  While IEEE technical societies provide a professional home to specialized technical professionals, the IEEE Affinity Group provides a home to a subset of IEEE members.  Take time to review the recommended courses for this important role.

IEEE Affinity Groups (AG) are non-technical sub-units of one or more Sections or a Council.  An Affinity Group is a local unit of an IEEE organizational unit or standing committee, established by petition to fulfill the purposes of IEEE. The Section Affinity Group Chair is the lead volunteer and the public face for the local Affinity Group.  While IEEE technical societies provide a professional home to specialized technical professionals, the IEEE Affinity Group provides a home to a subset of IEEE members.  Take time to review the recommended courses for this important role.

The position of Student Branch Chair is a good opportunity for you to learn key leadership skills and is also a very rewarding job. As the Chairperson of the Student Branch, you are the leader responsible for setting the tone of the Branch. You are the public face to your Student Branch members. To quickly learn your position, we encourage you to review the Action Plan for this role along with the recommended training. The information should help you through your journey as a successful Student Branch Chair.

As a Chapter Chair of your Student Branch, you will work closely with your Student Branch Chair and other leaders in your Branch and Section in carrying out activities. There may be more than one Student Branch Chapter in your Student Branch.  The Student Branch Chapter is also a subset of the related Technical Society or Council (e.g., the Communications Chapter relates to the IEEE Communications Society). That Society is a source of financial support, programs, and other information to enhance your Student Branch Chapter activities.

The Branch Counselor is a University or College faculty member active in the IEEE, who serves as an adviser to the Student Branch and its Student Officers. The Student Branch Counselor plays a key role facilitating the interaction of the Student Branch with the School/University, Section, Region and IEEE Headquarters. We encourage you to review the suggested materials and Action Plan for the role. The information should help you provide effective counsel to your Student Branch officers and volunteers.

The Branch Counselor is a University or College faculty member active in the IEEE, who serves as an adviser to the Student Branch and its Student Officers. The Student Branch Counselor plays a key role facilitating the interaction of the Student Branch with the School/University, Section, Region and IEEE Headquarters. We encourage you to review the recommended courses for this role.

Student Branches are, generally, relatively small and geographically concentrated units. Most of the student branches are usually centered around a University or School. A Student Branch gives students the opportunity to meet and learn from fellow students, as well as faculty members and professionals in the field.  The Student Branch Mentor, in alignment with the Student Branch Counselor will provide guidance to Student Branch Officers, serve as a liaison between the Student Members and the Section Executive Committee, and encourage new graduates to stay active in the IEEE. We encourage you to review  the recommended courses for this role.

As the Secretary of the Student Branch, you are responsible for managing and reporting administrative activities of your Branch. You will work closely with your Student Branch Chair and other leaders in your Branch and Section to provide  the necessary administrative  support. IEEE Student Branches have been established at over 3,500 universities and colleges throughout the world.  Student Branch activities offer numerous educational, technical, and professional advantages of IEEE membership through special projects, activities, meetings, tours, and field trips.

As Treasurer of the Student Branch, you will be managing and reporting financial activities. You will work closely with your Student Branch Chair and other leaders in your Branch and Section. The Student Branch Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the Student Branch and is expected to take care of the financial health of your Branch. IEEE Student Branches have been established at over 3,500 universities and colleges throughout the world.  Student Branch activities offer numerous educational, technical, and professional advantages of IEEE membership through special projects, activities, meetings, tours, and field trips.

Student Branches are, generally, relatively small and geographically concentrated units. As Vice Chair your role is to work closely with the Branch Chair to lead the Branch and involve your student members and assume the Chair's role in his/her absence. A Student Branch gives students the opportunity to meet and learn from fellow students, as well as faculty members and professionals in the field. IEEE Student Branches have been established at over 3,500 universities and colleges throughout the world.

The Technical Chapter Chair is responsible for providing programs and activities of interest to its members. Your Technical Chapter is a subset of the related IEEE Technical Society (e.g., the Communications Chapter relates to the IEEE Communications Society). The role of the Chapter Chair is the development, growth, and management of your Chapter under the Technical Society which you represent. Your goal should be to build a sustainable Chapter by creating a support network, planning for a full program of meetings and events, handling finances, and potentially planning for a technical conference. We encourage you to review the Action Plan for this position and recommended training to help you manage your position easily and effectively.