Saturday 04 July 1987

History:

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.

The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.

This chapter was stablish here at CSM in 1987 to bring forth the heritage and cultural awareness to campus and the community. Our biggest acomplishments are to follow and consist with our goals to persue an equality. We are involved with the comunity and it surrounding areas by volunteer work and festivities.

STATEMENT OF VALUES:

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

VISION:

SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science.

MISSION:

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

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS:

We will fulfill our mission by increasing educational opportunities, promoting professional and personal growth, carry out our social responsibility to be involved in education, business and government issues and enhancing pride within our organization and reinforcing our reputation as a vital Hispanic organization.

IMPORTANT WORDS FROM THE CSM SHPE PRESIDENT (Alejandro Arceo):

"This year SHPE will up the bar....(with his pinky pointing up)" - Alejandro, typed by Richard