October 2023
IEEE-HKN Chapter Grant Program
2022 saw the launch of the IEEE-HKN Chapter Support Fund established to create new and enhanced existing resources, training, and programs to help every Chapter thrive. The two facets of this fund include the IEEE-HKN Student Chapter Support Grant program and a supplemental Chapter coaching initiative. Thirteen grant proposals have already been approved this year. With these grant funds, Chapters from around the globe are enhancing academic support services in their departments, fostering a sense of Chapter community by celebrating inductions, and hosting tech talks and other community events.
The goal of the Chapter Support Program (coaching) is to help every University Chapter with things like reporting, officer transition, recruitment, and more. HKN Board members, volunteers, and staff continue to work with Chapters that initiated coaching relationships in 2022 and 2023, assist with the revitalization of dormant or inactive Chapters and support the installation of new University Chapters. We are able to provide Chapter materials, such as a gavel, table cloth, signature book, and more to dormant Chapters working to revive operations. The progress being made thanks to this program is undeniable. Seventeen University Chapters that were inactive at the start of 2022 have successfully regained active status. If your University is interested in chapter coaching or forming a new chapter, please contact us at info@hkn.org