Committee Report

Board of Ethical Review (BER)Value StatementThe BER supports the goals of NSPE as the authoritative expert in the ethical practice in engineering by rendering impartial opinions on questions of ethics; by interpreting the NSPE Code of Ethics; by developing and publishing materials related to engineering ethics, and by conducting studies related to engineering ethics in order to enhance the value of licensure.

Charges1. Work with and communicate with key NSPE groups (NSPE State Society Leaders, State Society Executive Council, Professional Engineers in Higher Education, Young Engineers, etc.) to establish more effective outreach and encourage greater participation in the NSPE Milton F. Lunch Chapter Ethics Essay contest with the goal of achieving chapter participation by at least twenty (20) chapters.

First Quarter Report (November 2014) Agenda item for December 4-5, 2014 BER Meeting

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2. Publish twelve (12) NSPE BER Cases for use in the NSPE On Ethics Column in PE magazine and for use in the 2015 Spring Engineering Ethics Forum.

First Quarter Report (November 2014) 12 Draft Cases prepared for review and approval by NSPE Board of Ethical Review Meeting December 4-5, 2014 Agenda item for December 4-5, 2014 BER Meeting

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3. Provide input in response to ethics matters put forth by members on an ongoing basis.

First Quarter Report (November 2014) Ongoing. Respond to e-mails, phone calls, etc., to member and non-member requests for engineering guidance on a

variety of topics including the illegal practice of engineering, protection of the public health and safety, competence to practice, confidentiality, electronic practice and other ethical issues

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4. Foster NSPE members’ understanding of the role of the NSPE BER in assisting NSPE members in the resolution of ethical issues they face in their professional practice by identifying and utilizing more effective channels of communication.

First Quarter Report (November 2014) Using social media (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) to communicate developments in the area of engineering

ethics Agenda item for December 4-5, 2014 BER Meeting

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Second Quarter Report (January 2015)Third Quarter Report (April 2015)Fourth Quarter Report (July 2015)

5. Develop a Power Point Presentation on the role of the NSPE BER as a resource for NSPE leaders to use for educational programs at the local, state, national and international levels.

First Quarter Report (November 2014) Agenda item for December 4-5, 2014 BER Meeting.

Second Quarter Report (January 2015)Third Quarter Report (April 2015)Fourth Quarter Report (July 2015)

document.docx - 2 - SAVE DATE: 19 November 2014Additional detail on the program of work is included in the committee work plan, which can be found in the NSPE

Leadership Toolbox online.