2005-2006 SHPE PUC

This year, SHPE-PUC is comprised of members from a diverse set of backgrounds, including Hispanic, African, Macedonian, Latvian, African American, and many others. The members of SHPE-PUC represent the kind of diversity one can expect to find at Purdue University Calumet. For more information regarding SHPE-PUC, please view the All About SHPE-PUC presentation used for recruiting purposes on campus. Below you will find even more info regarding our organization.

Our History

In 1989, several Purdue University Calumet engineering students decided to form a student chapter of the Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE). The goals of these students were simple: to support each other's quest for success, to develop a professional attitude, to provide exposure to positive role models.

Since SHPE was formed at Purdue University Calumet, we have raised and provided over $10,000 in educational assistance in the form of scholarships to incoming freshmen. Currently, SHPE-PUC is still going strong. We are active in national SHPE events and remain one of the top student organizations on campus.

Mission Statement

SHPE promotes the development of students in engineering, science, and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity, and social equity.

Statement of Values

We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality of all people with science and technology. We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership. We obtain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continued improvement.

Our Constitution

For a detailed description of the policies and procedures of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at Purdue University Calumet, please view Our Constitution.

Strategic Goals

Education

• Promote educational opportunities for professionals, college and K-12 students
• Promote fundraising for scholarships Professional Development
• Establish a training program to enhance leadership skill development
• Provide seminars on professional growth and career development
• Promote awareness of job opportunities and career guidance

Community Outreach

• Sponsor a variety of community events designed to increase community, parental, and student involvement in engineering, math and science
• Promote involvement in public issues of interest to the engineering, math, and science community
• Encourage interaction with other Hispanic, technical and minority organizations

Organizational Development

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

Citizenship

• Sponsor a variety of community events designed to increase community, parental, and student involvement in engineering, math and science.
• Promote involvement in public issues of interest to the engineering, math and science community.
• Encourage interaction with other Hispanic, technical and minority organizations.