Mission

SHPE promotes the development of Hispanics in the engineering, science, and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity.  SHPE Houston Chapter shares and promotes the same objectives and goals as the national organization, SHPE Inc.
 

 

 

       SHPE Objectives

       SHPE Commitment

 

SHPE Objectives

Objectives

  • The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers endeavors to:

  • Promote the advancement of Hispanic engineers and scientists in employment and education.

  • Increase the number of Hispanics entering the engineering and science fields.

  • Provide scholarships and educational grants to students and support programs that enhance the Hispanic student's educational goals.

  • Encourage improvement in the quality of education and promote programs that prepare students for technical careers.

  • Develop an effective early outreach recruitment mechanism to advise and encourage Hispanic students to pursue higher education in the engineering and science fields.

  • Develop a retention program at the university and college level to assist students completing their engineering degree programs.

  • Develop within established SHPE student chapters, peer work/study programs to guide, counsel, and tutor lower division engineering and science students.

  • Work closely with the community to promote career awareness, self-esteem, and national pride. SHPE members are encouraged to participate in local activities, advisory boards, and to serve the community in general.

  • Inform the general public of technical contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans.

  • Provide a forum for exchange of technical information.

  • Develop and participate in programs with industry and educational institutions that benefit professionals and students seeking technical careers.

  • Provide members with the opportunities to expand their career abilities through conferences and workshops. Members are encouraged to join and participate with professional associations in their respective fields of expertise. Many members serve on the boards of these professional associations.

Commitment

Hispanic Excellence in Engineering and Science

SHPE Commitment

Adopted July 7, 1994

STATEMENT OF VALUES

We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality for all people through the use of science and technology.

We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership.

We obtain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.

 

VISION STATEMENT

We are a national asset that will influence the multi cultural development of educational, economic and governmental process to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering and science.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

SHPE's mission is to promote the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity.

We will fulfill this mission by increasing educational opportunities, promoting professional and personal growth, carry out our social responsibility to be involved in education, business and government issues and enhancing pride within our organization and reinforcing our reputation as a vital Hispanic organization.

 

STRATEGIC GOALS

Educational Opportunities

1.  Work to reform the educational system to meet the nation's future technical and scientific needs.

2.  Increase the number of Hispanics entering engineering and science undergraduate and post graduate programs.

3.  Increase the retention and graduation of Hispanic students pursuing engineering, science and other technical professions.

 

Professional Growth And Development

4.  Increase the career opportunities for Hispanics employed in engineering science and other technical professions.

5.  Promote upward mobility of Hispanics in management and professional capacities.

6.  Increase the number of Hispanic technical business enterprises.

 

Social Responsibility

7.  Encourage personal involvement in the Hispanic community.

8.  Provide technical advice and services to, and on behalf of the Hispanic community.

9.  Promote public, government and private industry awareness of engineering and scientific issues which affect Hispanics regionally, nationally and globally.

 

Organizational Development

11.  Maintain SHPE as the leading Hispanic technical organization in the United States.

12.  Enhance pride and excellence within the organization through the promotion of high ethical standards, empowerment of our members, professional achievement, cultural diversity and continuous self-improvement.

13.  Maintain sound management and controls to protect the longevity of SHPE and promote the effective use of its resources.

 

SHPE, INC.

5400 EAST OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 210

LOS ANGELES, CA 90022-5147

(213) 725-3970

(213)725-0316 (fax)

E-mail:shpenatl@aol.com