PowerPoint Presentation
Chapter Student ActivitiesCRC Workshop
AgendaUnderstanding the Purpose of ASHRAE Student
ActivitiesIntroductionsSA Committee StructureSA HandbookSA
Objectives/GoalsYour Role as SA Chair:Students: K-12Students:
Post-High SchoolWinter Meeting & StudentsStudent recruitment
and retentionRunning Chapter ReportsAction Planning creating and
using an MBOPresidential Award of Excellence (PAOE)Available
Resources
What Are The Objectives of SAEncourage the study of
HVAC&RPromote careers in the HVAC&R industryIntroduce
ASHRAE student membershipSupport existing ASHRAE student branches
and encourage the development of new ASHRAE student branchesPromote
grant and design competition programsPromote math and science to
K-12 students and describe how the study of math & science can
lead to an exciting career in engineering
Video: ASHRAE: Shaping Tomorrows Built Environment Today
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching Students Grades K-5Donate
your time! Utilize the K-12 resources on the ASHRAE Student Zone
for local school visits. ExperimentsUse request form for posters,
brochures, giveaways and videos Presentation aides K-12 Discussion
Forum
www.ashrae.org/ashraek12
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching Students Grades 6-8Visit
guidance counselors, science/math teachers and gifted
coordinatorsTell them about your jobShow ASHRAE videosSponsor tours
and awardsParticipate in a science fair or activity with the Girl
ScoutsHost a National Engineers Week activity (2nd week in
February)Utilize activities, resources and discussion forumRequest
Brochureswww.ashrae.org/ashraek12
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching Students Grades 9-12Visit
classes, counselors, science/math teachers & gifted
coordinatorsOrganize visits of local collegesOrganize local
technical toursTell them about your jobServe on career panels or in
career fairsRecommend high school classes to take Recommend
colleges, Universities, trade and vocational schools Host a
National Engineers Week activity (2nd week in February)Request
Brochures
www.ashrae.org/ashraek12
What is your Role as SA Chair?Introduce a Girl to
EngineeringASHRAE has a promotional video aimed at middle
school-aged girls introducing them engineeringFilmed at Georgia
AquariumDemonstrates how HVAC&R engineering is important to the
well being of the marine life within the facility, as well as
visitorsVideo is featured on ASHRAE K-12 website
Play Videowww.ashrae.org/ashraek12
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching College & Technical
Schools
Why Would a Student Want to Participate with a Student
Branch?Only $20 membership feeCareer and internship assistance at
www.ashraejobs.com Networking with industry professionals through
chapter involvementLeadership development Discounts on ASHRAE
publications Opportunity to participate in the Student Design
CompetitionParticipate in the Senior Undergraduate Project
GrantGraduate Students: Grant-in-Aid Program Various scholarship
opportunities (Society and Chapter level)Student ZoneJoin the
ASHRAE Student Connection on Facebook Participate in New Faces of
Engineering, College Edition, NFECE
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching College & Technical
SchoolsWinter Conference & Students:Saturday orientation Sunday
student programStudent technical tourStudent/YEA mixer Conference
registration is discounted for students and student branch
advisors.
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching College & Technical
Schools
ASHRAE sponsors this annual design project competition to
encourage students to become involved in the dynamic profession of
Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, to apply their knowledge
to practical design use, and to promote teamwork.Student Design
CompetitionTeams can complete in one or more of the following
categories: HVAC System SelectionHVAC Design CalculationsIntegrated
Sustainable Building Design1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes are
awarded at the winter conference student program.
What is your Role as SA Chair?Reaching College & Technical
Schools
The ASHRAE Senior Undergraduate Project Grant Program provides
grants to engineering, technical and architectural schools
worldwide.Senior Undergraduate Project Grant
Up to $5,000 (USD) is available for projects New applications
are available in August and due in December annually.
Running Chapter Reports Student Activities Chapter Chairs (along
with Membership Promotion Chairs and Chapter Presidents) have
access to reports to run student data.
Why is this information important to me?Know what students are
in your chapterFind out what students are approaching expiration
(promote renewing)To find out what students are graduating (promote
Smart-Start Transfer Program)Keep student contact info updateHow Do
I Run Reports?
Recruitment & RetentionNew Student Member
Student Renewal
Student Transfer Whats the membership application process for
students?
Action Planning: MBOsGoalWhat you want to be, do or
attain?Action ItemWhat specifically will you do to accomplish
this?Who/WhenPlan for the persons who can help you, and establish a
time frame for getting the task/s completedStatusMeasurement of
progress of attaining the goal/s
Your Action PlanNo.Action ItemWhen?Who?Status1Hold 2 Student
NightsSept./March2Make contact with local math and science school
coordinators to set up visitsSept.3Make presentation to student
branch on Student Design CompetitionSept.4Award 2
scholarshipsMay
PAOEWhat is PAOE exactly?
The PAOE sets goals for the Society in the key areas of
membership, meeting attendance, education, research promotion and
energy management (technical support to public agencies). Meeting
these objectives is essential if ASHRAE is to fulfill its
commitment to serve society and its members.
Goals established annually by the incoming Society
PresidentReporting is done online at www.ashrae.org in the Secure
Chapter Volunteer Activity sectionA collection of tasks with
associated point values. A means of recognition for the work you
have doneA quality improvement tool - a way to measure your
progressMinimum score is 300 points for a chapter to achieve
PAOEPAR is 500 points to achieve STAR Award, Honor Roll, or
Premiere
Available Web ResourcesStudent Membership & MeetingsStudent
Branches: Information on maintaining an active branch and
establishing a new student branchCareer Resources: Links to our
online virtual career program, career related resources in
HVAC&R. Employers can post student internships for free.
www.ashraejobs.comScholarships, Grants & Design Project:
Specific information on each of these programs including
applications, deadlines and more!K-12 & College Resources:
Links to our K-12 resources program and handouts. Chapter
Mentorship Program: help students locate mentors within
chapterStudent Activities News & Awards
www.ashrae.org/students
Your Staff Contact @ Society Headquarters Can
Answer questions the local chapter or RVC may not be able to
addressServe as the last word on deadlinesProvide information
regarding the Student Branches in your chapters areaGive you a list
of student members in your chapterAssist you with creating program
ideas for classroom presentations, college visits, etc.Provide
resources such as Student Membership Applications, Brochures,
Posters, Web Content, etc.
Justin LedfordAssistant Manager, Student
[email protected]
