VSPE STRATEGIC PLAN

Vision
VSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers.

Mission
VSPE, in partnership with NSPE, is the organization of licensed Professional Engieners (P.E.s) and Engineering Interns/Engineers in Training (E.I.s/E.I.T.s).  Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, VSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.

Goals

1.  Licensure:  Promoting the value of getting and being licensed as a P.E.  DIRECTOR IN CHARGE:  Ed Westerman, P.E.

     1.1.  Actively participate & monitor activities at state licensing board (APELSCIDLA) & PE Section

     1.2.  Review regulations and propose any necessary changes

     1.3.  Make nominations to the Governor for vacancies on the Board/Section

     1.4.  Publicize licensing activities in VSPE e-newsletter

     1.5.  Offer PE review courses throughout the state

2.  Legislative/Government Affairs:  Maintaining and protecting the right to practice as a P.E. DIRECTOR IN CHARGE:  Sam Estep, P.E.

     2.1.  Actively participate in the Joint Legislative Committee

     2.2.  Communication activities of the General Assembly to members

     2.3.  Submit nominations for trustees of the Virginia Engineers PAC to the VSPE Board of Directors

     2.4.  Solicit for contributions to the Virginia Engineers PAC

3.  Education:  Providing continuing education opportunities for P.E.s to grow professionally.  DIRECTOR IN CHARGE:  Aaron Zdinak, P.E.

     3.1.  Continue being the lead sponsor of the Virginia Engineers Conference

     3.2.  Promote ethics for P.E.s

     3.3.  Continue to develop the VSPE P.E. Leadership Institute

     3.4.  Create officer/chapter leadership training

4.  Advocacy:  Promoting the value of being a P.E. and the reasons for using a P.E.  DIRECTOR IN CHARGE:  Chad Poultney, P.E.

     4.1.  Promote the value of being/using a P.E.

     4.2.  Recognize & celebrate Engineers Week in Virginia

     4.3.  Promote the Engineers Emergency Response Database

     4.4.  Promote qualification based selection (QBS) for P.E.s/firms

     4.5.  Promote the engineering profession through the MATHCOUNTS competition

     4.6.  Recognize outstanding engineering professionals from Virginia

     4.7.  Increase chapter level advocacy

     4.8  Develop program to increase higher levels of student interest in science & technology

BACK TO TOP | HOME | Webmaster