Leadership PE

The Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kentucky, and the Kentuckiana Post-Society of American Military Engineers have graduated the 2007-2008 Class of Leadership P.E.

The scope of the program will remain the same as in prior years. The dates and the objectives of each of eight sessions for the 2007-2008 program are listed below. The update schedule for 2008-2009 will be available soon.

If you want to participate in this exciting and fun leadership development program, contact the Kentucky Engineering Center for information or to request an application or information for 2008-2009, e-mail marcie@kyengcenter.org or call 1-800-455-5573 or in the Frankfort, Kentucky calling area, dial 502-695-5680. The Application for 2008-2009 is available below.

Letter outlining the 2007-2008 Leadership PE program - click here. Brochure for the 2007-2008 program - click here.

Leadership PE
2008-2009 Application

The Leadership PE
Class of 2007-2008

Congratulations to the Leadership P.E. Class

2007-2008

Brian E. Aldridge, PE

Yolanda Y. Allen , PE

Jamie L. Benge, PE

Elizabeth L. Bullock, PE

Lee J. Czor , PE

Lee Anne Devine, PE

Bradley S. Eldridge, PE, LSIT

A. Bryce Fuller, PE

Corrie Macaulay, PE

Anthony E. Marconi, PE

Gregory S. Miller , PE

E. Ray Rush, PE, GISP

Mark David Sanders, PE

Wesley C. Sydnor , PE

Robert H. Williams, PE

Roddy Williams, PE, Leadership P.E. Chair 2007-2008

Class Bios & Photos

Leadership P.E. 2007-2008
Leadership P.E. 2006-2007
Leadership P.E. 2005-2006
Leadership P.E. 2004-2005

Leadership P.E. 2003-2004

Leadership P.E. 2002-2003

Leadership P.E. 2001-2002

Leadership P.E. 2000-2001

Leadership P.E. 1999-2000

Leadership P.E. 1998-1999

What is . . . Leadership P.E.

Leadership P.E. is a leadership development program designed to encourage, strengthen and build the professional careers and the civic involvement of entry- and mid- to upper-level engineers. This will be accomplished through organized career-training sessions and networking with business and community contacts and peers, as well as interactive meetings with community decision makers. It will involve a cross-section of leaders or potential leaders who are active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations and ethnic and minority groups. It will reflect the diversity of the professional engineering community.

This unique and positive image- and career-building program is designed specifically to benefit persons in the engineering profession. Participation in Leadership P.E. is limited to a maximum of fifteen individuals. Participants must be either EITs or PEs. They will be selected to participate in eight specially designed leadership experiences over an eight-month period. The charter class was selected in the summer of 1998.

Leadership P.E. follows the concepts developed by Leadership KY and other similar leadership programs. Leadership P.E. is the first of its kind to focus on professional engineers. As such, Leadership P.E. was designed, organized and implemented by members of the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE), the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kentucky (ACEC-KY) and the Kentuckiana Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (KP-SAME).

Sponsoring Organizations

KSPE

ACEC-KY

KP-SAME

ORIENTATION SESSION: September 20, 21 & 22, 2007 Jamestown Marina—Jamestown, KY	Objective: Allow the participants to gain a better understanding of themselves and the other members of their team. This will occur through an organized and structured self-assessment evaluation and feedback process and sessions on team building and balancing of life. The session also provides educational information about the history of engineering and the function of the Leadership PE training program, as well as professional societies. This session will set the stage for the remaining sessions. (Session starts Thursday at 1:00 p.m.; ends Saturday at noon.)
COMMUNICATION SESSION: October 11 - 12, 2007 Natural Bridge State Resort Park - Slade, KY	Objective: Focus on the various methods and tools for effective communication. This will occur through exposure to techniques and methods of modern-day communication. It will also focus on audience, customer, marketing effectiveness and attention to both written and spoken presentations. Special emphasis will be placed on current electronic communications, techniques and functions. (Session starts Thursday at 1:00 p.m.; ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SESSION: November 15 - 16, 2007 US Army Corps of Engineers-Ft. Knox, KY	Objective: Focus attention on the external elements of leadership rather than the individual. The content of this session will include: (1) management of resources, (2) management of projects, (3) problem solving and (4) real life exercises to elaborate on the lessons learned. (Session starts Thursday at 1:00 p.m.; ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.)
ALUMNI SESSION: MEETING OF LEADERSHIP P.E. CLASSES: PAST & PRESENT December 3, 2007 Lexington, KY	Special Event: An opportunity for the current class and the Leadership PE Alumni to join together for an afternoon with special guests and activities, followed by a networking reception. (This is a one-day-only session. Session time is Monday at 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
PROFESSIONALISM SESSION: January 17 - 18, 2008 General Butler State Park- Carrollton, KY	Objective: Focus attention on the ethical and professional influences associated with the engineering profession. The content of this session will include: (1) the registration (licensing) process, (2) the value of society involvement, (3) the financial and legal elements of the profession, (4) ethics and (5) the systemic relationship of the engineering business. (Session starts Thursday at 1:00 p.m.; ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.)
LEGISLATIVE SESSION: February 11 - 12, 2008 Kentucky Engineering Center- Frankfort, KY	Objective: Focus the participants' attention on the political and economic realities that affect or are affected by day-to-day business and social activities. Attention will be given to the legislative process, economic development and community involvement. Direct contact and experiences with government officials will be at the heart of this session. (Session starts Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.; ends Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.)
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SESSION: March 26, 26 & 28, 2008 University Plaza Hotel—Bowling Green, KY	Objective: Focus on the personal side of leadership, such as understanding how the individual acts and is perceived. It will also address: (1) how to personally manage and influence the way the participants act and react to external and internal situations, (2) personal goal setting and (3) management of stress and time. It will also provide exposure to the differences and similarities between management and leadership. (Session starts Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.; ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.)
GRADUATION AT 72nd KSPE ANNUAL CONVENTION: April 23, 24 & 25, 2008 Pikeville, KY	Objective: Recognize the individuals who successfully completed the program and promote future programs. Post assessment, program review and future opportunities will be explored. This session will be scheduled in conjunction with the KSPE Annual Convention. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the KSPE Annual Convention.

criteria & application

Participation in Leadership P.E. is a competitive process. It is open to all engineers who live or work in Kentucky. A maximum of fifteen individuals will be selected to participate in the program each year. Only one application will be accepted from any one company or organization (and/or major division of a company or organization). A selection committee will choose the participants from a cross section of the state. Participants will be leaders and potential leaders who are active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations and ethnic and minority groups. They will reflect the diversity of the state.

To participate, individuals must meet the following requirements: (1) individual must be a member of at least one of these organizations: KSPE, ACEC-KY or the Kentuckiana Post of SAME, (2) applicant must have been living or working in Kentucky for at least one full year, (3) applicant must have the full support of the company or organization they represent, as well as their employer or supervisor and (4) applicant must attend ALL meetings or retreats.

Application for selection must be made in writing. Interested individuals should contact the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) and request a "Leadership P.E. Application." All sections of the application must be completed. The application must be signed by both the applicant and the employer (sponsor). The deadline for returning the application for inclusion in the 2007/2008 Leadership P.E. program is June 30, 2007. Two photographs, suitable for publication*, must accompany each individual application.

The individual tuition for Leadership P.E. for 2007/2008 will be $750.00. The tuition will cover all program costs, but it does not include lodging and transportation to and from session sites. The tuition fee must be paid by September 1, 2007.

For an application, contact: Kentucky Engineering Center, 160 Democrat Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601; phone: 502.695.5680 or marcie@KyEngCenter.org.

*Please e-mail digital photos or send original prints only. Do not mail hard copy photos that have been printed on an inkjet or laser printer. Such prints will result in poor reproduction.