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				Civil Engineering Student Groups
				ASCE | Chi Epsilon | ITE | LES | Tau Beta Pi | SWE
				American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Mission: Promote knowledge and understanding of the rich history of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the civil engineering profession - their origins, core values, ethics, people, projects and programs. History: As the oldest national professional engineering society, the American Society of Civil Engineers' core purpose is to advance the art, science and profession of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity. The formal establishment of the ASCE Archives facilitates the achievement of this objective by promoting knowledge and understanding of the rich history of the civil engineering field in addition to the origins, aims, programs and goals of the Society itself. Purpose: The Objective of the UL ASCE Student Chapter is to help students prepare themselves for entry into society as Civil Engineering Professionals, while gaining valuable friendships. Welcome: As a Civil Engineering Student, you are invited to come to the Civil Engineering Student Lounge located in Madison Hall Room 154. Introduce yourself and ask to join ASCE - you will be welcomed into a student organization that provides many personal rewards for its members.
				Chi Epsilon Honor Society Purpose: Chi Epsilon was organized to recognize the characteristics of the individual civil engineer deemed to be fundamental to the successful pursuit of an engineering career, and to aid in the development of those characteristics in the civil engineering student. Engineering, the application of scientific principles to the practical needs of society, is assuming a constantly increasing responsibility for the well-being of all people, and thus calling for competence of the highest order. This responsibility can be discharged only by a professional group whose members are possessed of a good basic technical ability, intelligence, moral integrity, and effective social poise in their relationship with the larger community of which they are part. To contribute to the improvement of the profession, Chi Epsilon fosters the development and exercise of sound traits of character and technical ability among civil engineers, and its members, by precept and example, toward an ever higher standard of professional service. Motto: Chi Epsilon retains as its motto the Greek letters Chi Delta Chi, which formed the name of the junior honor society founded in 1922 at the University of Illinois and which is one of the roots of Chi Epsilon. Chi Delta Chi. These three letters symbolize our English motto: Conception, Design, and Construction. These are the three phases of every creative project. Conception is inventive; it perceives the opportunity to do something and recognizes the means of accomplishment. Fitting that means of accomplishment to the specific case and planning a definite method of work is design. Construction is the actual building. It makes a reality of the idea of conception and the plan of design. Conception requires imagination and intelligence. Design requires education and practical experience. Construction requires energy, determination, and perseverance. In these functions, your adherence to the principles of Chi Epsilon will serve you well.
				Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parent Organization: The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), an international individual member educational and scientific association, is one of the largest and fastest-growing multimodal professional transportation organizations in the world. ITE members are traffic engineers, transportation planners and other professionals who are responsible for meeting society's needs for safe and efficient surface transportation through planning, designing, implementing, operating and maintaining surface transportation systems worldwide. Student Chapter’s Objectives: Promote the advancement of transportation and traffic engineering profession by fostering the close association of students with the profession and ITE; acquaint students with topics of interest in transportation and traffic engineering through competent speakers and chapter-sponsored trips; foster the development of professional spirit; promote common interests among students; and encourage the expansion of facilities for transportation and traffic engineering study.
				Louisiana Engineering Society (LES) The Louisiana Engineering Society (a State Society of the National Society of Professional Engineers) provides professional leadership to individual engineers and related engineering contemporaries, and is actively involved in: development and enforcement of state registration laws. representation in Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C. continuing professional development. engineer/architect relationship. international engineering issues and certification. professional recognition. community involvement
				Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society exists to: honor engineering students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and exemplary character recognize the value of the humanities and a well rounded education support the college develop leaders promote professional ethics
				Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Society of Women Engineers ULL Student Chapter (est. 1998) Mission: (adopted 1986)
				Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, Expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and Demonstrate the value of diversity.
				Objectives: (adopted 1950)
				Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them. Assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement. Serve as a center of information on women in engineering. Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.
				Strategic Priorities: Education and Outreach: The technical professions will benefit, and the quality of life will be enhanced by more women of all backgrounds pursuing the profession of engineering. Inclusive Organization: SWE will be an inclusive organization focused on issues of interest to women of all backgrounds in engineering and technical careers. Knowledge Source: SWE will be a worldwide leader and preferred partner in the creation and advancement of information about women in technical careers. Professional Leadership: Women will be acknowledged as demonstrating the skills required to be effective leaders in a global marketplace. Value and Benefit: SWE programs and services across the organization will provide value and benefit and meet the diverse and changing needs of Society members and stakeholders. Headquarters: 230 E Ohio Street Suite 400 - Chicago, IL 60611-3265 Phone: (312) 596-5223 - Fax: (312) 596-5252 - General SWE/Membership Questions: hq@swe.org

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