# ACM-CSULB Project Charter 5-3-2011
Project Name
Starting a “Women in Computing” Chapter
Project Managers
Ariana Aguirre
Project Definition
Establish a nationally and CSULB recognized chapter of ACM’s Women in Computing.
Project Scope
Create a student organization that promotes the advancement and participation of women in computing. The organization will give members leadership skills, experience in creating computing projects, a chance to compete in competitions, give back to the community, and form a network of professional connections.
Project Goals
Create a “Women in Computing” chapter at CSULB that is self-sufficient within one administrative year.
Project Dependencies
Grants, funding from external sources, assistance from ACM and K-12 student participation.
Project Team
Ariana Aguirre, Lynn Cherngchaosil, Chansophiak Kruoch, Karina Rosales, Julia Woo, Sal Llamas
Project Stakeholders
ACM National, ACM - CSULB Chapter, CSULB College of Engineering, CSULB.
Project Phases and Timeline
1. Communication – January 30, 2010
1. With ACM National
2. With CSULB SLD
1. Planning – February 31, 2010
1. Constitution & Bylaws
2. Initial Meeting
1. Execution – June 1, 2012
1. Alice Workshop – End of June 2011
2. Women in Computing Website – Beginning of Fall 2011 semester
3. WE@BD - TBD
4. MAES Extravaganza - TBD
5. e-Week - TBD
Project Challenges
1. Recruitment
2. Finances
3. Having the required skills and motivation.
4. Effective communication between team members.
5. Accomplishing task set in a timely manner.