SAE Student Officers - Leadership Matters!

Today's employers look for students who already have leadership experience and SAE Collegiate Chapters are an excellent way to achieve this. Regardless of the job or industry, the leadership experience you gain through SAE will increase your value to an employer.

Student who take an active leadership role in a Collegiate Chapter are able to develop important skills that are directly transferrable to their career, including:

Learn about the leadership positions available in SAE Collegiate Chapters.

Action Required by Chapter Leaders Annually

• Update your student officers each fall (required to qualify for Chapter Allocations)
• Review the Operations Manual for Collegiate Chapters

Resources for Chapter Leaders

• Use the Industrial Lecture Series to invite a speaker to campus
• Download the SAE logo
• Print your own SAE business cards
• Download posters to promote your meetings and events
• Request a Certificate of Appreciation for someone who helped your Chapter

Benefits to Promote in Your Chapter

• Encourage your peers to take advantage of all the member benefits SAE has to offer, including:
• Career Center & Mentor Center
• Awards and scholarships
• EngineerXchange
• Discounts on cell phones, auto insurance, car rentals, hotels, and more
• Transfer to professional membership within 3 months of graduation
• Participate in the SAE Collegiate Design Series
• Encourage the next generation by volunteering in A World In Motion® in your local school district
• Connect your Chapter with your professional Section and make valuable career contacts

Staff Contact - SAE Sections & Collegiate Chapters
Diane McGuire
Phone: 724-772-7141
Email: dmcguire@sae.org