IPC International Community magazine an association member publication
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IPC COMMUNITY 73 WINTER 2024 • They are student-driven. As students, they are the movers, shakers, and steerers of the chapter's goals and activities. • By offering high value. They offer consis- tently high-value engagement opportuni- ties to network, learn, and explore. They keep the lights on by organizing interest- ing events with excellent speakers who cover exciting topics. • They optimize member benefits. They make the most of the benefits their IPC Student Membership offers. Learn more about the IPC Student Chapter Program here. IPC Education Foundation oversees this pro- gram and has carefully reviewed the structure this past year to ensure it continues impacting students at community and technical colleges and universities across North America. The mission of the IPC Education Founda- tion is to support building a talent pipeline for the industry. Students are at the forefront of the talent pool our industry desperately needs. Therefore, it is essential to showcase the continued commitment and dedication of Auburn University's IPC Student Chapter student leadership, their IPC involvement, and how they've managed to keep their fellow members engaged to such an extent that it has resulted in membership growth and increased student involvement. Since 2019, 36 students associated with the Auburn IPC Student Chapter have received an IPC Student Member and/or Leadership Scholarship. Three students have participated in the IPC Emerging Engineer Program—result- ing in an additional $10,000 investment—and IPC has ensured students are attending IPC APEX EXPO. When seeking to understand the intricacies of student societies, we see three core ele- ments that determine their success or failure. Student leaders have executed their duties with precision in the following ways: