Telecommunications

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Telecommunications

• Richard Rodney
• Telecommunications Chairperson
• Regional Leadership Conference
• Functional Presentation
• August 4-6, 2006

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Overview

• Introductions
• NSBE Web Guidelines
• The Dos and Donts
• Site Designs
• What are my Goals?
• Why T-COMMS Look so Tired?
• Recommended Sites
• Good Software to Have
• Contact Info
• Questions

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Introductions

• Richard Rodney
• Senior
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• T-COMM Chair for the past two years
• Why did I become a Telecommunications Chairperson?

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NSBE Web Guidelines

• What is it?
• Guidelines for publishing NSBE websites
• Where can I find a copy?
• On the Nationals website, in the download section
• Who must abide by it?
• Everyone in NSBE who publishes a NSBE site.
• Why?
• To protect the organizations image
• Your site will only be linked to the Regional
  Site after it meets the requirements of the NSBE
  Web Guidelines

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Site Guidelines Mandatory Content

• NSBE Mission
• NSBE History
• Chapter Executive Board (CEB)
• Pictures
• Email
• No telephone numbers
• Chapter Constitution
• Upcoming events

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Site Guidelines Mandatory Content

• NSBE and Chapter name are clearly marked
• Must contain or link to
• Long Range Plan (LRP)
• Torch Description
• National Directives
• Must link to National Regional sites from all
  pages
• Must contain official NSBE logo on all pages
• Must not contain religious or political content

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Improper Editing of the NSBE Logo

• Any chapter that modifies the official logo must
  clearly place the chapter name, within that
  design.

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Proper Editing of the NSBE Logo
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The Dos

• Double check your work.
• Create a telecoms committee for assistance.
• Be clean and professional with your site design.
• Set days in which you will do site updates
• Try to get as much work done before school starts
• Be open minded to people suggestion

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The Donts

• Dont use any form of slang and offensive
  languages.
• Don't forsake your school work.
• School is your first priority.
• Don't be too flashy. (i.e. Java apps)
• Don't get stressed out.
• Dont be too serious
• Dont make it a Job.

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Site Design

• Navigation
• KISC Keep it Simple Consistent
• Organization
• Important info is 2 to 3 mouse clicks away.
• User Consideration
• Screen Size Internet Speed
• Site Size
• Keep it small but cover the correct information

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What are my Goals?

• Leadership Academic Development
• Provide vital Info about leadership, SAT, Grad
  school etc.
• Operational Effectiveness
• Making sure that the Region I site is always up
  to date
• Work on a site design template for chapter who
  doesnt have a site yet.
• Vital Technical Excellence Programs
• Design a how to section
• Expanding Career Access
• Work on a jobs section to provide information
  about resumes, interview etc.

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Flow of Information Chapter Level
Telecoms Chair
Worst Case Scenario
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Flow of Information - Nationally
National T-COMM Chair
Region I T-COMM Chair
Upstate Zone T-COMM Chair
Canada Zone T-COMM Chair
NJ Zone T-COMM Chair
NEZ Zone T-COMM Chair
Metro/LI Zone T-COMM Chair
Region 1 Chapter Telecommunications Chairpersons
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Why T-COMMS Look So Tired?

• Site is too big
• Design a site that is easy to update.
• Didnt get information in a timely fashion
• Ask for files and information at least month in
  advance
• Time management
• Set schedule days for major upgrade
• Not creating a committee
• Get other people to help you
• No man is an island

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Recommended Sites

• www.nsbe.org
• official symbol, documents etc.
• www.stock.d2.hu
• free stock photography
• www.flashkit.com
• Flash resources and tutorials
• www.w3.org
• Website Code Validator
• www.w3schools.com
• All inclusive resource for web coding languages.

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Good Software to Have

• Adobe
• Photoshop Image editing
• Illustrator Image editing
• Golive Website Design
• Macromedia
• Dreamweaver Website Design
• Snagit Quick image Editing
• UltraEdit 32 Great text editor
• Winscp FTP client

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Assistance

• I am here to help you to a feasible extent.
• This assistance starts here.
• Tell me the status of your current website.
• What would you need to get it ready for the year.
• When are you available for monthly conference
  calls?

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Contact Info

• Regional Counterpart
• Region I Telecommunications Chairperson
• Cell 518-527-7552
• Email r1tcommchair_at_board.nsbe.org
• AIM r1tcommchair
• Office Hours
• SN r1tcommchair
• Online M 6-7, W 7-8, Sat 6-7
• Telephone W 6-7, R 4-5
• National Counterpart
• Pierre St. Juste

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Contact Info

• Canada Zone T-COMM
• Diran Otegbade
• r1canadazonetcomm_at_board.nsbe.org
• Metro/LI Zone T-COMM
• Adriene Nicholas
• New England Zone T-COMM
• Not yet filled
• New Jersey Zone T-COMM
• Not yet filled
• Upstate Zone T-COMM
• Not Yet filled

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Thank You !

• Questions Answers