2007-2008 Snapshot of SHPE-Rochester, New York Chapter (SHPE-ROC) SHPE-ROC, PO Box 15537, Rochester, New York 14615

SHPE-ROC excels in promoting education and careers in engineering and science to Hispanic youth and assisting its members in their professional development. This organization also pulls its members together in a dynamic network that has gained visibility in the Rochester community.

This document highlights our mission, our membership, our major activities, our board, and our organizational partners. Click here to view our bylaws in PDF format.
 

 Vision, Mission, and Goals Vision: SHPE-ROC is a professional organization, which advocates for the Rochester Hispanic community and contributes admirably to enhance its welfare through the promotion of education in engineering, science and math.

Mission: SHPE-ROC endeavors to assist its members in their professional development and to promote the education of Hispanic youth, particularly in fields related to engineering, science and math.

Goals: We derive our goals from the mission. Our goals are described below:
Educational Opportunities: Promote educational opportunities for Hispanic youth, especially in engineering, science, and mathematics; assist upstate NY student chapters and their members in meeting their goals. (E.g., mentoring, MESH, liaisons, etc.).

 Professional Growth and Development: Provide tools and opportunities for members to develop both professionally and personally. (e.g. seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.).
 
Community Responsibility: Encourage membership involvement in the Rochester community; increase awareness of Hispanic issues. (e.g., IBERO, Latinas Unidas, PRYD, etc.). Develop strategic partnerships with organizations in the Rochester community (American Red Cross, Rochester City School District, SWE, United Way, RHBA, etc.)

 Pride and Reputation: Enhance pride and excellence within SHPE-ROC through motivation, support, and recognition of our members; promote SHPE-ROC in Rochester and beyond. (e.g., awards banquet, picnic, newsletter, membership drive, Holiday dinner, etc.).
 
Strategic Planning: Develop the organization for long-term sustenance; assess strategies that will enable SHPE-ROC to focus on its goals and take advantage of opportunities for growth. (e.g., Advisory Council, lessons learned, survey, etc.).  

Membership

We have approximately 20 members, mostly professionals in engineering and technology-related fields.

Our electronic distribution reaches more than 120 Hispanics throughout Rochester.
 

 Programs and Activities  
MESH Summer Program Conferences
Mentoring Program Networking Activities (Wine & Cheese Social, Bowling night, SHPE night at the Movies, etc.)
Student Forum Fundraising Activities 
Professional Development Seminars Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest ( done by PRYD)
Kodak Scholarship  Annual Summer Picnic
Annual Holiday Dinner  Job Postings
Student Chapter Liaison Program  


Executive Board

The following members were elected to serve on the executive board from July 1, 2007 to June 30,2008.
You can email any officer by clicking here.
Office Name
President Pending Elections
1st Vice President Ricardo R. Figueroa
2nd Vice President Pedro S. Diaz
Treasurer Anabisdally I. Castro
Secretary Lymaris Serrano

Organizational Partners

Hispanic Association for Professional Advancement (HAPA) -Xerox
Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) - Kodak
Hispanic and Latino Network (HLN) – ITT
Rochester City School District (RCSD)
United Way
American Red Cross
Puerto Rican Youth Development (PRYD)


Last Updated: 01/29/2008