PSPE Strategic Plan

PSPE Strategic Planning Update

Following is the list of the priorities established at the last strategic planning meeting and actions to date.
Priority I: Focus on the value of membership, retention of current members, and recruitment of new members.

• 163 new members joined in 2010 – 124 new members (to date) in 2011
• 2 new student chapters were chartered
• 1797 total members in 2010
• 1801 total members in 2011 (to date)

Priority II: Develop a continuing education program for our membership and non-member engineers.

• The Education Committee worked closely with Wanner Associates to create and deliver education sessions around the state.

436 Engineers attended eight conferences/workshops so far in 2011
170 of them were members and 266 were not.

• Plans are in development to continue deliver of education in partnership with local chapters and Penn State University.
• PSPE partnered with RedVector to make online sessions available to members at discount rates.

Priority III: Become more visible as an organization through our state and chapters.

• Two new student chapters increased visibility in the universities
• Of the 20 chapters, at least half of them are active and have meetings.
• Mathcounts is very visible and we had 1543 students participate.
• With the continuing education programs and the licensing requirements, we are getting more and more inquiries and new members from those in the engineering community.
• PSPE continues a long tradition of lobbying at the state capitol. PSPE’s lobbyists are recognized as resources.

Priority IV: Build-up committees, establish goals, develop action plans to accomplish the goals.
In 2011, the Membership Committee has been very active and has made plans and implemented them to get new members, more associate members as well as sustaining members.

The Legislative Committee has also been active and has had conference calls and participated in Legislative Day in May. Preliminary plans are under way to partner with related organizations for Engineers Legislative Day 2012.

The Education Committee will continue to work with Wanner Associates to create and deliver valuable, relevant, cost-effective education options to licensed engineers in Pennsylvania. PSPE’s continued involvement with PIE will be an important component.

The Conference Committee continues a long tradition developing valuable conferences around the state. Education, governance and awards are important aspects of each conference, and the conference chairs and committee volunteers do an outstanding job.

PSPE Strategic Plan 2006-08

Vision
PSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of all Professional Engineers who are licensed in Pennsylvania.

Mission
Promote and defend the interests of Pennsylvania’s Professional Engineers

Values
Live and work in concert with The Engineer’s Creed and The Professional Engineer’s Code of Ethics

Objectives
I Increase the stature of the Professional Engineer’s license as it is viewed by the general public, owners and operators of businesses, educators, and non-licensed engineers.

II Demonstrate and continually improve the value of membership in PSPE.

III Protect the Professional Engineer’s license and title through careful monitoring of legislation and proactive efforts.

IV Sustain or improve membership level through each year of PSPE operations.

Strategies
I Value of the Professional Engineer’s License and Engineering Services: Increase the understanding of what Professional Engineers do and work to ensure that compensation received by Professional Engineers is truly commensurate to the services delivered.

II Value of PSPE Membership: Deliver value in services to members that elevate their competence and abilities to practice as Professional Engineers.

III Protect the Professional Engineer’s License: Routinely scan all upcoming legislation for potential infringement and devaluation of the PE license and proactively work to eliminate existing or pending infringements.

IV Membership: Increase membership base to better serve and represent the interests of Professional Engineers in Pennsylvania.

Priorities
I. Focus on the value of membership, retention of current members, and recruitment of new members.

II. Develop a continuing education program for our membership and non-member engineers.

III. Become more visible as an organization through our state and chapters.

IV. Build-up committees, establish goals, develop action plans to accomplish the goals.