As a result, the NEB understands that for those feel that this integration proposal will not address their needs may choose to seek other organizations. The NEB represents both collegiate and alumni chapters. The NEB feels they fairly represent a cross-section of viewpoints of the general membership and are confident that with a fair understanding of all the issues, the student and alumni chapters will support this decision. The alumni will still have the opportunity to participate actively in leadership positions through the regional and national executive boards. Additionally, there are a host of committees on which the alumni can actively participate.
Professional success applies to both the collegiate and alumni member.
Integrating positions to form one executive board does not move the organization away from the mission. NSBE will still provide programs for the alumni membership to develop themselves professionally. The intent is to ensure that both alumni and collegiate members work on joint organization initiatives as a focus. NSBE has suffered from inefficiencies due to the parallel structures of the NEB and AEB for a number of years. As an example, the NSBE headquarters staff is often put in awkward positions due to incompatible instructions coming from the two boards.