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8 hours of service activities minimum, including 3 hours of
external (community) work, 3 hours of internal (organization) work,
and 2 hours of elective service. The initiate social and one team
activity are also required.
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Why so much work? Isn't this just an honor society?
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While it is true that Tau Beta Pi is an academic honor society for
engineers, we take much pride in our tradition of service to the
College and the community. To ensure that we initiate the people of the highest caliber, and to make the initiation process as rich and
rewarding as possible, we require that you provide service on behalf of our society.
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What exactly is involved with TBP service?
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This depends on the type of project or activity you are
participating in. For example, if you attend a social event like
the Paintball War for 5 hours, you will get approximately 2
hours of credit. However, for an event like Habitat for Humanity,
we will credit the actual number of hours worked towards initiation.
In this way, we encourage participation in both recreational and
service events.
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How can I get my service hours?
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- Projects
(i.e. Summer Employment Career Fair, Tutoring, Engineering Open House)
- Coming to the Social Events (i.e. Happy Hours, Paintball)
- Coming to the General Meetings
- Attending TBP conferences (i.e. Personal Development Conference)
For project dates, see the calendar.
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How do I get involved with a particular project?
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At the information meeting, check the box next to ANY of the
activities that you are interested in. You are under no
obligation to perform all of them, so feel free to check as many
as you want. The appropriate officer will then contact you with
specific information, either by mail, phone, or email. If you
don't hear from an officer within a week, please contact them
directly. At other times of the semester, look at the projects and contact the officer in charge of the project.
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How do I know when general events like meetings and socials
will take place?
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You will be contacted in one of three ways:
- Email: It is vital that you check your email frequently
because it is the primary means of communication between officers
and initiates.
- Newsletter: the Edge
- Direct phone call
Or, you can find the information on the Tau Beta Pi Homepage
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What if I have an idea for a new project?
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Please feel free to talk to any of the officers after the meeting
or at any time during the semester. Not only will you get to lead
your own event, but also you will complete your service hour
requirement.
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How can I get in touch with Tau Beta Pi?
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The officer list has all of the
officers' names, positions, and contact information.
Office Location: 111 Engineering Hall
Office Phone: 244-8399
Society Email: tbp@uiuc.edu
Home Page: http://tbp.ec.uiuc.edu/
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What if I have difficulty deciding to join or performing my
service hours?
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The officers of Tau Beta Pi are here to serve you, and to make
your initiation as enjoyable and worthwhile as possible. If you
ever have a question or a personal matter, please contact one of
the officers, and we will do our best to meet your needs and
ensure your privacy.
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