Seven keys to a successful ASCE student chapter or club: Guide for studentleaders and faculty advisors

ASCE student chapter and club activities are extremely valuable to the grow th and development of undergraduate civil engineers in that they help devel op teamwork, leadership, and project management skills. Student leaders and faculty advisors often need help and encouragement to improve their studen t chapter organizations or take them in new directions. This paper identifi es seven key elements that are crucial for any successful student chapter o r club. The importance of the seven keys is explained and tips are provided for proper inclusion of these elements. Finally, student leader survey res ults regarding the seven keys are presented and discussed.