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Chairman (President)

As the Executive Officer of the Branch, the Chair is the key to effective student leadership. The chair is responsible for the overall management of all Branch affairs.

Duties:

1) Preside at all meetings of the Branch.
2) Hold regular meetings of the Branch Executive Committee and serve as Chair.
3) Appoint Program, Publicity and Membership committee Chairs promptly.
4) Prepare the necessary reports for IEEE Student Services:
Annual Plan - November 1.
Annual Report - May 1.
5) Arrange for the election of new Officers annually.
6) Ensure smooth transition of information and materials to newly elected Officers and arrange an orderly transfer of Branch records.
7) Work with and coordinate some activities with Section and Region Officers.
Communicate frequently with other Branch Officers, particularly during the summer months when you are not at school.

 
Chris Hoyt

Vice Chairman (Vice-President)

The Student Branch Vice-Chair is the junior Executive Officer of the Branch.

Duties:

1) Chair the Program and Membership Committees.
2) Organize field trips or special events beyond regular program efforts.
3) Arrange for refreshments at Branch meetings.
4) Assist the Chair in following up on assigned committee responsibilities.
5) Perform all functions of Chair in the latter's absence or upon request.

 
Art Barnes

Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the financial accounts of the Branch.

Duties:

1) Maintain the appropriate Branch accounts. Your bank account should be an interest bearing requiring two signatures.
2) Prepare an annual budget for inclusion in the Annual Plan of Activities report.
3) Prepare the final Financial Statement for inclusion in the Annual Report of Activities.
4) Oversee all fundraising efforts.
5) Arrange for an orderly transfer of all Branch financial records to the incoming Treasurer.

 
Jordan Greenlee

Secretary

Organizes maintaining of all Branch records and supplies.

Duties:

1) Submit the Newly Elected Student Officer Reporting Form to IEEE Student Services.
2) Keep detailed records of each Branch meeting.
3) Maintain the Branch membership roster and committee assignments list.
4) Be responsible for all Branch correspondence.
5) Post a calendar of events.
6) Assist the Chair to ensure that Branch activities are conducted under the provisions of the current Branch Constitution and Bylaws.
7) Arrange for an orderly transfer of all Branch records to the incoming Secretary.

 
Jessica Rutledge

Historian

Responsible for advertising all Branch activities. This may also involve public relations with other faculties and the general public.

 
Clifton Burdette

Web Correspondent

Responsible for maintaining the website. Also responsible for maintaining and updating the photo archives of the chapter.

 
Jeffrey Anderson

Chapter Advisor

The Branch Counselor is a University or College faculty member, active in the IEEE, who serves as an advisor to the Branch and its student Officers

Duties:

1) Ensure that information from IEEE Headquarters is transmitted to the student Officers.
2) Attend Executive Committee meetings and assist Branch Committees.
3) Participate in Regional Activities Committee meetings.
Consult with the Section SAC Chair, Regional SAC Chair or Region Director about Branch activities or problems.
4) Endorse all new student applications.
5) Foster good relations with the local Section and encourage students to establish regular liaison with the Section SAC Chair.
6) Promote student awareness of awards, contests and benefits of membership.
7) Establish industrial contacts for Branch programs and activities.
8) Interest other faculty members in the activities of the Branch.

Dr. Scott Smith
 
Dr. Scott Smith
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