The
establishment of a National Society Agreement (NSA)
is only the first step in the process of
cooperation. It is the creation of joint
projects and activities that determine the success
of the NSA.
IEEE
Sections with successful National Society Agreements
indicate that joint activities motivate
members by creating energy, enthusiasm, and
volunteerism.
The
following list of suggestions is provided to
generate ideas for joint activities between
the IEEE and National Societies. Each country,
IEEE Section, and IEEE Technical Society/Council has
different needs and should decide what works
best for their situation.
Many of
these ideas have already been implemented by IEEE
Sections and the cooperating National Society.
- Publicize the National Society
Agreement (through web sites,
newsletters, events, etc.).
- Improve educational standards and
curriculums.
- Define changes needed to meet the
current and future needs of the work
force.
- Encourage participation by students and
young professionals.
- Further the understanding of Standards
worldwide.
- Co-sponsor technical conferences,
exhibits, meetings and workshops.
- Publicize the joint cooperation at
events (booths, etc.).
- Hold joint tutorials/short courses on
technical, professional and personal
improvement.
- Recognize and publicize members' awards
and achievements.
- Establish a Joint
IEEE/National Society Award.
- Invite National Society executives to
participate in IEEE Section meetings.
- Invite National Society executives to
Regional Meetings, Sections Congress,
award ceremonies, etc.
- Participation in one each others'
newsletters.
- Provide links to each others' web
pages.
- Establish additional National Society
Agreements.
- Hold a multinational Society and IEEE
Region conference.
- Translate IEEE documents and forms.
For further information, contact: national-societies@ieee.org
