SHPE’s national impact is only possible because of our chapter membership model. And this model is wholly dependent on the tenacity and strength of local chapter leaders – leaders like you. You are the key to our success, and we are committed to seeing you thrive.
Here at SHPE, we are always seeking ways to support, develop, and empower our leaders in real, innovative, and tangible ways. Below is a list of resources we think will do just that. Keep coming back to see additional resources added. We got you, and each other!
Chapter Leader Handbook
The SHPE Chapter Leader Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to equip new and experienced chapter leaders with everything needed to run a successful SHPE chapter from governance and event planning to recruiting, leadership development, and more. You’ll find key policies, best practices, and operational tools helping you lead your chapter more effectively, confidently, and in alignment with SHPE’s mission.
Chapter Leader Videos
This series of videos is created for chapter leaders to introduce them to SHPE chapter operations and strategies to ensure that they excel as a chapter leader.
Monthly Chapter Leader Training
These trainings are led by chapter leaders exemplifying best practices in each of these topics.
Topic | Day & Time | RSVP Link |
Chapter Reports | 12/16 2pm ET | https://shpe.zoom.us/meeting/register/l2gLERFvRwaPzD_basaJ-w |
Retention | 2/17 8pm ET | https://shpe.zoom.us/meeting/register/xQSnu3mpR-a8cPoShKGmXQ |
Elections | 3/17 2pm ET | https://shpe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tcvxdgGvS2a_65WAGJHjjw |
Transition | 4/21 8pm ET | https://shpe.zoom.us/meeting/register/t_j0JqH5QjG0XC5YZxYAIQ |
Video Recordings
All of the chapter leader monthly webinars can be found here.
Chapter Leader Monthly Webinar
1/8 videos
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Member Engagement Strategies - Student Chapter
57:36
2
Member Engagement Strategies- Professional Chapter
50:10
3
Marketing and Recruitment Strategies- Professional Chapter
51:08
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Marketing and Recruitment Strategies- Student Chapter
37:38
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Chapter Report- Student Chapter
33:24
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Chapter Report- Professional Chapter
52:10
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Member Retention Strategies
27:11
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Chapter Elections
48:07
Materials
Marketing & Recruitment
- Student Chapter Marketing & Recruitment Strategies Slides
- Professional Chapter Marketing & Recruitment Strategies Slides
Member Engagement
Chapter Report
Member Retention
Chapter Elections
National Chapter Program
The National Chapter Program provides a chapter management, alignment compliance, and growth framework for SHPE chapters to realize the SHPE Mission and Vision through their events and functions that lead to increased member participation and success. The NCP provides chapter leaders feedback from established SHPE leaders to make intermittent adjustments throughout the year as they enact their chapter plans. Through the program, chapters communicate with regional and national leadership and are recognized for their successes throughout the organization.
Requirements for a chapter to stay in good status and be considered active:
- Submit 4 quarterly check-ins here.
- Q1 Check-In: Deadline Oct 15, 2025 with submission space for the Chapter Management Tool (CMT)
- Q2 Check-In: Deadline Jan 15, 2026 with submission space for Report 1
- Q3 Check-In: Deadline April 15, 2026
- Q4 Check-In: Deadline June 15, 2026 with submission space for Report 2
- 10 members registered through shpeconnect.org
- 1 event/year
- Elections by April 15
Make sure to check out the Chapter Reporting tab under Important Links at the bottom of this page. You’ll find all of the necessary links, templates, and more!
National Institute of Leadership Advancement (NILA)
An invite-only event, the National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA) prepares SHPE chapter leaders to springboard into the year, helping them align their chapter plans with SHPE’s mission and goals. It’s developed specifically for SHPE chapter leaders to learn best practices for running a successful chapter and for executing SHPE’s mission at the local level.
Benefits of NILA:
- Learning how to be an effective SHPE chapter leader from those who have done it
- Gaining a better understanding of SHPE’s mission, vision, and operations
- Building up your network of supportive friends, contacts, and mentors in STEM
- Being empowered to embrace your leadership role with SHPE
- Enjoying a safe space to grow your networking and communication skills
Request Virtual Chapter Strategy Consultation
- Are you in charge of a struggling or soon to be revived chapter?
- Does your chapter have trouble finding good programming or effectively implementing projects?
- Does SHPE work well as a club/organization at your school, but not really have a connection to regional or national SHPE resources?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, or just feel like your chapter would benefit from the expertise of SHPE staff, please reach out to [email protected] with your chapter requests and we will coordinate a meeting tailored to the needs of your chapter.
Chapter Leader Teams
Chapter Leader Teams are SHPE’s main source of communication and a great resource for our chapter leaders to communicate, network, & learn from other chapter leaders throughout the year.
Processing Chapter Pass-Through Donations
Donation forms can be requested by sending an email to [email protected]. Finance will send the donation form to the corporation along with an invoice for payment. An Administrative Fee will be applied to all donations. If the donation is under $5,000 the fee will be $50. If the donation is over $5,000, the fee will be $100. If the donation is designated for scholarships, the administrative fee will be 10% of the total. If the donation is designated to start a program, the administrative fee will be 10% if the donation is less than $5,000. If the donation is over $5,000 the fee will be calculated on a case-by-case basis.
Share Chapter Programming with the SHPE Familia
Looking for a way to amplify the impact of your chapter’s programs and events? Do you have a virtual or hybrid event at your chapter that you think would benefit the wider SHPE community? At least two weeks before your event date, submit your chapter event information so that SHPE staff can review the submission and determine if it is a fit to add to the SHPE Familia calendar!
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