Engineering is an important and learned profession. As
members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest
standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact
on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by
engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness and equity, and must be
dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires
adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.
I. Fundamental Canons
Engineers, in the fulfillment of
their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety,
health and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in
areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only
in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act for each employer or
client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves
honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor,
reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
II. Rules of Practice
1. Engineers shall hold
paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
a. If
engineers' judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or
property, they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority
as may be appropriate.
b. Engineers shall approve only those engineering documents that
are in conformity with applicable standards.
c. Engineers shall not reveal facts, data or information without
the prior consent of the client or employer except as authorized or required by
law or this Code.
d. Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in
business ventures with any person or firm that they believe are engaged in
fraudulent or dishonest enterprise.
e. Engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of
engineering by a person or firm.
f. Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code
shall report thereon to appropriate professional bodies and, when relevant,
also to public authorities, and cooperate with the proper authorities in
furnishing such information or assistance as may be required.
2. Engineers shall perform
services only in the areas of their competence.
a. Engineers shall undertake assignments only
when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved.
b. Engineers shall not affix their signatures to any plans or
documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence, nor to any
plan or document not prepared under their direction and control.
c. Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for
coordination of an entire project and sign and seal the engineering documents
for the entire project, provided that each technical segment is signed and
sealed only by the qualified engineers who prepared the segment.
3. Engineers shall issue public
statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
a. Engineers shall be objective and truthful
in professional reports, statements, or testimony. They shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such
reports, statements, or testimony, which should
bear the date indicating when it was current.
b. Engineers may express publicly technical opinions that are
founded upon knowledge of the facts and competence in the subject matter.
c. Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on
technical matters that are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they
have prefaced their comments by explicitly identifying the interested parties
on whose behalf they are speaking, and by revealing
the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters.
4. Engineers shall act for each
employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
a. Engineers shall disclose all known or
potential conflicts of interest that could influence or appear to influence their judgment or the
quality of their services.
b. Engineers shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise,
from more than one party for services on the same project, or for services
pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed
and agreed to by all interested parties.
c. Engineers shall not solicit or accept financial or other
valuable consideration, directly or indirectly, from outside agents in
connection with the work for which they are responsible.
d. Engineers in public service as members, advisors, or employees
of a governmental or quasi-governmental body or department shall not
participate in decisions with respect to services solicited or provided by them
or their organizations in private or public engineering practice.
e. Engineers
shall not solicit or accept a contract from a governmental body on which a
principal or officer of their organization serves as a member.
5. Engineers shall avoid
deceptive acts.
a. Engineers shall not falsify their
qualifications or permit misrepresentation of their or their associates' qualifications. They shall not
misrepresent or exaggerate their responsibility in or for the subject matter
of prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation
of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees,
associates, joint venturers, or past accomplishments.
b. Engineers shall not offer, give, solicit or receive, either
directly or indirectly, any contribution to influence the award of a contract
by public authority, or which may be reasonably construed by the public as
having the effect of intent to influencing the awarding of a contract. They
shall not offer any gift or other valuable consideration in order to secure
work. They shall not pay a commission, percentage, or brokerage fee in order to
secure work, except to a bona fide employee or bona fide established commercial
or marketing agencies retained by them.
III. Professional Obligations
1. Engineers shall be guided in
all their relations by the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
a. Engineers
shall acknowledge their errors and shall not distort or alter the facts.
b. Engineers shall advise their clients or employers when they
believe a project will not be successful.
c. Engineers shall not accept outside employment to the detriment
of their regular work or interest. Before accepting any outside engineering
employment they will notify their employers.
d. Engineers shall not attempt to attract an engineer from another
employer by false or misleading pretenses.
e. Engineers shall not promote their own interest at the expense of
the dignity and integrity of the profession.
2. Engineers shall at all times
strive to serve the public interest.
a. Engineers shall seek opportunities to participate in civic
affairs; career guidance for youths; and work for the advancement of the
safety, health and well-being of their community.
b. Engineers shall not complete, sign, or seal plans and/or
specifications that are not in conformity with applicable engineering
standards. If the client or employer insists on such unprofessional conduct,
they shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on
the project.
c. Engineers shall endeavor to extend public knowledge and
appreciation of engineering and its achievements.
3. Engineers shall avoid all
conduct or practice that deceives the public.
a. Engineers shall avoid the use of statements containing a
material misrepresentation of fact or omitting a material fact.
b. Consistent with the foregoing, Engineers
may advertise for recruitment of personnel.
c. Consistent with the foregoing, Engineers
may prepare articles for the lay or technical press, but such articles shall
not imply credit to the author for work performed by others.
4. Engineers shall not
disclose, without consent, confidential information concerning the business
affairs or technical processes of any present or former client or employer, or
public body on which they serve.
a. Engineers
shall not, without the consent of all interested parties, promote or arrange
for new employment
or practice in connection with a specific project for which the Engineer has
gained particular and specialized
knowledge.
b. Engineers shall not, without the consent of all interested
parties, participate in or represent an adversary interest in connection with a
specific project or proceeding in which the Engineer has gained particular
specialized knowledge on behalf of a former client or employer.
5. Engineers shall not be influenced
in their professional duties by conflicting interests.
a. Engineers shall not accept financial or
other considerations, including free engineering designs, from material or equipment suppliers
for specifying their product.
b. Engineers shall not accept commissions or allowances, directly
or indirectly, from contractors or other parties dealing with clients or employers
of the Engineer in connection with work for which the Engineer is responsible.
6. Engineers shall not attempt to
obtain employment or advancement or professional engagements by untruthfully
criticizing other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods.
a. Engineers shall not request, propose, or accept a commission on
a contingent basis under circumstances in which their judgment may be
compromised.
b. Engineers in salaried positions shall accept part-time
engineering work only to the extent consistent with policies of the employer
and in accordance with ethical considerations.
c. Engineers shall not, without consent, use equipment, supplies,
laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private
practice.
7. Engineers shall not attempt
to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or indirectly, the professional
reputation, prospects, practice, or employment of other engineers. Engineers
who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present
such information to the proper authority for action.
a. Engineers in private practice shall not
review the work of another engineer for the same client, except with the knowledge of such
engineer, or unless the connection of such engineer with the work has been terminated.
b. Engineers in governmental, industrial, or educational employ are
entitled to review and evaluate the work of other engineers when so required by
their employment duties.
c. Engineers in sales or industrial employ are entitled to make
engineering comparisons of represented products with products of other
suppliers.
8. Engineers shall accept
personal responsibility for their professional activities, provided, however, that Engineers may seek indemnification for services arising
out of their practice for other than gross negligence, where the Engineer's
interests cannot otherwise be protected.
a. Engineers shall conform with
state registration laws in the practice of engineering.
b. Engineers shall not use association with a nonengineer,
a corporation, or partnership as a "cloak" for unethical acts.
9. Engineers shall give credit
for engineering work to those to whom credit is due, and will recognize the
proprietary interests of others.
a. Engineers shall, whenever possible, name
the person or persons who may be individually
responsible for designs,
inventions, writings, or other accomplishments.
b. Engineers using designs supplied by a client recognize that the
designs remain the property of the client and may not be duplicated by the
Engineer for others without express permission.
c. Engineers, before undertaking work for others in connection with
which the Engineer may make improvements, plans, designs, inventions, or other
records that may justify copyrights or patents, should enter into a positive
agreement regarding ownership.
d. Engineers' designs, data, records, and notes referring
exclusively to an employer's work are the employer's property. Employer should
indemnify the Engineer for use of the information for any purpose other than
the original purpose.
As Revised July
2002
"By order of the United States District Court for
the District of Columbia, former Section 11(c) of the NSPE Code of Ethics
prohibiting competitive bidding, and all policy statements, opinions, rulings
or other guidelines interpreting its scope, have been rescinded as unlawfully
interfering with the legal right of engineers, protected under the antitrust
laws, to provide price information to prospective clients; accordingly, nothing
contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics, policy statements, opinions, rulings or
other guidelines prohibits the submission of price quotations or competitive
bids for engineering services at any time or in any amount."
Statement by NSPE Executive
Committee:
In order to correct misunderstandings which have been
indicated in some instances since the issuance of the Supreme Court decision
and the entry of the Final Judgment, it is noted that in its decision of April
25, 1978, the Supreme Court of the United States declared: "The Sherman
Act does not require competitive bidding."
It is further noted that as
made clear in the Supreme Court decision:
1. Engineers and firms may
individually refuse to bid for engineering services.
2. Clients are not required to
seek bids for engineering services.
3. Federal, state, and local
laws governing procedures to procure engineering services are not affected, and
remain in full force and effect.
4. State societies and local
chapters are free to actively and aggressively seek legislation for
professional selection and negotiation procedures by public agencies.
5. State registration board
rules of professional conduct, including rules prohibiting competitive bidding
for engineering services, are not affected and remain in full force and effect.
State registration boards with authority to adopt rules of professional conduct
may adopt rules governing procedures to obtain engineering services.
6. As noted by the Supreme
Court, "nothing in the judgment prevents NSPE and its members from
attempting to influence governmental action . . ."
NOTE: In regard to the question of
application of the Code to corporations vis-à-vis real
persons, business form or type should not negate nor influence conformance of
individuals to the Code. The Code deals with professional services, which
services must be performed by real persons. Real persons in turn establish and
implement policies within business structures. The Code is clearly written to
apply to the Engineer and items incumbent on members of NSPE to endeavor to
live up to its provisions. This applies to all pertinent sections of the Code.
Reprinted by Permission of the National Society of
Professional Engineers
NSPE CODE OF
ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS ENGINEERS' CREED
As a Professional Engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge and skill to
the advancement and betterment of human welfare.
I pledge:
In humility and
with need for Divine Guidance, I make this pledge.
Adopted by National Society of Professional Engineers,
June 1954
Reprinted by Permission of
the National Society of Professional Engineers
TIPS FOR WRITING A RESUME
Format/Layout
Rules
- Set your
margins at 1.0 inch on each side and at least .5 inch on the bottom (you
can adjust the right margin later if needed).
- Use no
more than two different fonts--nothing too fancy
or difficult to read/scan-- and keep the text size at 11 or 12 points.
- Your
resume should be one page unless
you have a PhD or 5+ years of work experience.
- Always
print on a laser printer for a good clean copy.
- Follow
the format exactly as you see in the samples following. (This is critical
for this assignment)
- SPELL CHECK!
See the
Sample Resumes Following these Tips
Content Rules
- Your
contact information should be current, and you should have an answering
machine or voice mail on the phone number you list.
- Be
honest about all resume information and be prepared to discuss anything
you list on your resume. For example, if you have attended more than one
college or university, list them, but be prepared to discuss why in an
interview. (Once you are about to graduate, listing only the
institution(s) from which you received a degree is acceptable. )
- Do not
list high school, or activities related to it (exception: acceptable for underclassmen with worthy activities
to list)
- The
objective should be short and sweet--not wordy. This is here simply to
give the employer direction as to what type of job you are looking
for. An example would be: to obtain a part-time position related
to my major while completing my bachelor's degree.
- When
listing your work experience, avoid phrases like "responsibilities
included" and "duties" followed by a laundry list of things
you did. Think for a moment about each job you have had, and the most
important task that you were assigned. Lead with that task. Use action
verbs to start off your phrases or sentences, i.e. "developed and
implemented a marketing plan to increase membership in the IEEE at UIC" . (See the
samples following.) Use a backward chronological format, with your
most recent work experience listed first.
- Wherever
possible use a results-oriented approach to describe your past experience.
Think about how you brought about change or improved a situation, and try
to quantify this result wherever possible.
- List
your course work by the full name of the course, not the course number.
For example, "General College Chemistry I" rather than "Chem 112", which has no meaning to employers.
- Be
careful what you list in the activities and interests section. This can be
a real clue for potential employers as to your energy level and
motivation. Don't list passive
activities such as "web surfing" "watching movies" or
"playing video games".
(Designing web pages, making movies or developing video games would
be great additions to your resume.
Do you see the difference?) You would be better served listing
activities like team sports, volunteer activities, and hobbies that
require knowledge and skill level, like chess, if that is an interest of
yours.
SAMPLE RESUME FOR FRESHMAN STUDENT
John Smith
851 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607-7050
312/996-2238
jsmith@uic.edu
OBJECTIVE To obtain part-time employment
in civil engineering
EDUCATION University of Illinois at Chicago
(UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Materials
Engineering
to
be awarded December 2004
St. Ignatius High School, Chicago, IL
College Prep Program
Graduated
June 2001, with honors
COURSE WORK Calculus I, II Physics I
Engineering
Economy Intro to
Differential Equations
COMPUTER Languages: FORTRAN
SKILLS
Systems: MS-DOS,
UNIX, Macintosh, Windows: 98, & NT
Software: MS Word, MS Excel, WordPerfect, AutoCAD 2000
EXPERIENCE United Parcel Service, Chicago, IL, June 2001-Present
Driver's Assistant: load and unload
trailers, sort packages, use knowledge of city traffic routes to assist driver
with daily delivery plan. Promoted from
temporary to driver's assistant after two weeks.
Computer Discount Warehouse, Chicago,
IL, Summers 1998, 1999, 2000.
Sales Associate: Provided product
knowledge to customers and sold hardware, software, and peripherals. Consistently exceeded sales goals. Named
"Top Salesperson" in July 1999 for selling $12,000 of product in one
month.
MEMBERSHIPS Honor's College, member, UIC, 2001
American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), member, UIC, 2001
ACTIVITIES Bowling, model-building, car
repair
Volunteer
for Habitat for Humanity, 1999-present
REFERENCES Available upon request
SAMPLE RESUME FOR TRANSFER STUDENT
Jennifer Smith
851 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607-7050
312/996-2238
jsmith@uic.edu
OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time summer
position related to my major
EDUCATION University of Illinois at Chicago
(UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Minor: Electrical Engineering
GPA:
4.75, to be awarded May 2003
William Rainey Harper College
Associate of Science in Engineering
GPA:
5.0, June 2000
COURSE WORK Calculus I, II, II Physics I, II
General
Chemistry I Intro to
Differential Equations
Intro
to Computing Intro to
Programming
Foundations
of Computer Engineering Economy
Science
COMPUTER Languages: FORTRAN,
HTML, C, C++, JavaScript
SKILLS
Systems: MS-DOS,
UNIX, Macintosh, Windows: 98, & NT
Software: MS Word, MS Excel, Lotus 1-2-3,
WordPerfect, MS FrontPage
EXPERIENCE ANOBI Technology Corporation, Chicago, IL, June 2000 - present
IS Support: handle a daily
average of 10
help desk calls, install, repair, and configure
PCs, inventory equipment for entire
office. Developed the first training
manual for new interns, and trained 2 new IS support interns.
Harper
College, Palatine, IL, September 1999 to June 2000
Computer Lab Assistant: Novell
Netware system administration, UNIX system administration, maintained user
accounts, installed network software, troubleshot network problems, repaired
and installed PCs.
MEMBERSHIPS Dean's List, member, UIC, Spring 2001
Tau Beta Pi, member, UIC, 2000 to present
Association
for Computing Machinery, webmaster, UIC, 2001
Computers
For Kids, Vice President, Harper College, 1999
ACTIVITIES Tennis, racquetball, jogging,
church volunteer to shut-ins, math tutor
REFERENCES Available upon request
UIC COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC PLAN FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Student’s name:___________________________________ Major:_______________________
Complete your academic schedule showing classes you
would like to take each semester until graduation. Use the curriculum outline shown in the UIC
catalog for your major and check to see if the course you need will be offered
when you need it, (this is NOT ALWAYS THE CASE). The schedule you complete is not
“official”. It is merely meant to assist
you and your faculty advisor when you meet later this semester.
FALL SEMESTER
2002 SPRING
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FALL SEMESTER
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SUMMER
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NOTES:
This is not
an official schedule. This exercise is
to assist students in planning their academic schedules.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Taken from the UIC Office for Access and Equity website:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oae
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.
University complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and students with the means for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this Statement. Members of the public should direct their inquiries or complaints to the appropriate equal opportunity office.
Policy Council
Revised May 31, 2005
For additional information or assistance with the equal opportunity, affirmative action, and harassment policies and procedures of the University of Illinois at Chicago , please contact:
Office for Access and Equity (M/C 602)
717 Marshfield Avenue Building
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago , IL 60612-7207
(312) 996-8670
Public Formal Grievance Procedures
University of Illinois at Chicago
Taken from the UIC Office for Access and Equity website:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oae
I. Introduction
These procedures have been implemented to address complaints of discrimination on the basis of age and/or disability in any activity, policy, rule, standard, or method of administration that is related to the operation of University's programs.
II. Eligibility
These procedures may be used by any member of the public who alleges age (Under the Age Discrimination Act) or disability (Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act) discrimination on the basis of class. However, anyone who wishes to challenge a decision made about them by an agent of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in the course of their employment or enrollment at UIC must utilize the UIC Academic Grievance Procedures.
III. Definitions
A. Grievance: A written statement submitted by a Grievant identifying the activity, policy, rule, standard or method of administration he/she claims to be discriminatory on the basis of age and/or disability and explaining the manner in which that activity, policy, rule, standard or method of administration discriminates. All Grievances must be signed by the Grievant and must outline the Grievant's allegations in as much detail as possible.
B. Grievant: Any member of the public who submits a Grievance.
C. Grievance Officer: The assigned investigator of the UIC Office for Access and Equity can be contacted at the address below:
Office for Access and Equity (M/C 602)
809 South Marshfield Avenue , Room 718
Chicago , IL 60612-7207
(312) 996-8670 Fax (312) 413-0055
www.uic.edu/depts/oae
D. Appeals Officer: The Associate Chancellor for Access and Equity or his/her designee.
E. Days: Any reference to “days” herein shall refer to business days (excluding weekends and federal holidays).
F. Record: The complete record of a Grievance will consist of the original Grievance and any supporting information or documentation submitted with that Grievance, the Grievance Officer's findings, the Appeal (if any) and any additional information or documentation submitted with the Appeal, the Appeal Officer's findings, and any communications and notices relative to the Grievance. The Record will be maintained for at least five (5) years following the final decision.
III. Grievance Process
• Filing of the Grievance: The Grievant must file his/her Grievance with the Grievance Officer no later than ten (10) days after he/she becomes aware of the offending activity, policy, standard or method of administration.
• Investigation: The Grievance Officer shall conduct an appropriate investigation of the issues raised in the Grievance. The Grievant shall be given an opportunity to submit any relevant evidence he/she may have to support the Grievance. Within fourteen days (14) of submission of the Grievance, the Grievance Officer shall issue his/her findings. In the event the Grievance Officer finds evidence of discrimination in the activity, policy, standard or method of administration, he/she shall make recommendations for change(s) and shall coordinate the efforts for change(s) with the department/unit/college whose activity, policy, standard or method of administration is at issue. Furthermore, in the event that the individual was adversely affected by a decision made pursuant to a discriminatory process, policy, activity, standard or method of administration, the individual will be given the opportunity for the decision to be reconsidered according to the revised process, policy, etc… In those cases where the Grievance Officer finds no evidence of discrimination, he/she shall send written notice of that finding to the Grievant within that 14-day time period. Said notice shall inform the Grievant of his/her right to appeal the finding to the Appeals Officer within five (5) days of receipt of the notice.
• Appeal: An appeal of the Grievance Officer's findings must be in writing and must state the basis for the appeal, providing any additional evidence or information that may support the Grievant's claim of discrimination. The Appeals Officer shall review the Grievance Officer's record and any information/evidence submitted with the Appeal and shall issue findings within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal. In the event the Appeals Officer finds evidence of discrimination in the activity, policy, standard or method of administration, he/she shall make recommendations for changes. In those cases where the Appeals Officer finds no evidence of discrimination, he/she shall send written notice of that finding to the Grievant within that 10-day time period. There shall be no further levels of review or appeal beyond the Appeals Officer.
• Deviation from the Process: Upon proof of extenuating circumstances, the Chancellor and only the Chancellor may approve a deviation from these procedures (e.g., extension of a deadline).
Effective date of policy is September 1, 2005
