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Education & Scholarship
The WI Chapter Education and Scholarship committee focuses on the chapters scholarship programs and new educational opportunities. The current committee chair is Bill Dunlop.
The commitee submitted the new Public Works Management Institute program for APWA National review and was approved on November 18, 2009. More information on the program will be provided here. The approval letter is available for download below.
Further information on existing programs is here:
APWA WI TRAINING BENEFITS REIMBURSEMENT
As a member of the Wisconsin Chapter of APWA and if you work for a municipality, you are eligible for partial reimbursement of costs associated with taking a course or seminar related to civil engineering, public works operations and maintenance, and public works management/ administration. The APWA-WI Training Benefits Reimbursement table below shows the amount of reimbursement eligible for members and non-members of APWA working for a municipality in Wisconsin. Up to $800 of a course fee is eligible for reimbursement as shown in the table.
Courses taken under the PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORY ACADEMY (PWSA) and PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PWMI) do not require advanced approval for reimbursement. Clicking on PWSA will get you to the University of Wisconsin web site with details on the program and course availability. PWSA Spring Brochure.
Courses other than those included in the PWSA and PWMI require advance approval prior to attending in order to qualify for reimbursement.
Upon completion of either a PWSA, PWMI or another course approved in advance, you must send verification of payment and attendance to the Education and Scholarship Committee chairperson.
If you have any questions or wish to seek advance approval for a course outside the PWSA or PWMI programs, please contact the current EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP committee chairperson.
THE PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE - An educational/training program concentrating on management and leadership professional development for public works supervisors and leaders.
The Public Works Management Institute continues the leadership training offered in the Public Works Supervisory Academy (PWSA) by providing additional, advanced management classes for first-line supervisors and managers and those aspiring to become public works leaders.
The Institute is recognized and approved by the American Public Works Association (APWA) and offered by the UW-Madison Continuing Studies, UW-Madison Engineering Professional Development, and Wisconsin Chapter, APWA.
How do the Public Works Supervisory Academy and the Public Works Management Institute program compare?
Application Deadline: Completed applications shall be submitted to the name and address listed on the application form. All applications must be postmarked no later than August 31st the year of application. Candidates selected for a scholarship shall be notified by October 1st and will be invited to attend the Chapter's Fall Conference in November.
Application Review: The Chairs of the Leadership and Management Committee and the Education and Scholarship Committee shall review applications and forward their recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval.
Scholarship Awards: Scholarships awards shall be made in the form of a check issued by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Checks shall be two-party checks issued to the student and the student's university. Scholarship awards may be used for tuition and/or books.
Additional Information: Any questions concerning this scholarship may be addressed to Education and Scholarship Committee Chair Bill Dunlop by telephone at (608) 242-5900 or by email at wdunlop@foth.com.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00
Scholarships Available: Up to 6
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate
Residency Requirements: US, attending school in Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Postmarked August 31, the year of application.
Contact Name: Bill Dunlop
Contact Email: wdunlop@foth.com
APWA WI CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY (CPC)
The Education and Scholarship Committee is responsible for the certification of CPC opportunities through the national organization. Certified PDH hours are offered for technical conferences through this program.
The committee also represents the chapter on the steering committee for implementing CPC requirements for Wisconsin registered professional engineers.
UW-WISCONSIN EPD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
This program was initiated in 2009 and provides APWA-WI members an opportunity for discounted registration costs. Click HERE for further information!
The commitee submitted the new Public Works Management Institute program for APWA National review and was approved on November 18, 2009. More information on the program will be provided here. The approval letter is available for download below.
Further information on existing programs is here:
APWA WI TRAINING BENEFITS REIMBURSEMENT
As a member of the Wisconsin Chapter of APWA and if you work for a municipality, you are eligible for partial reimbursement of costs associated with taking a course or seminar related to civil engineering, public works operations and maintenance, and public works management/ administration. The APWA-WI Training Benefits Reimbursement table below shows the amount of reimbursement eligible for members and non-members of APWA working for a municipality in Wisconsin. Up to $800 of a course fee is eligible for reimbursement as shown in the table.
Courses taken under the PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORY ACADEMY (PWSA) and PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PWMI) do not require advanced approval for reimbursement. Clicking on PWSA will get you to the University of Wisconsin web site with details on the program and course availability. PWSA Spring Brochure.
Courses other than those included in the PWSA and PWMI require advance approval prior to attending in order to qualify for reimbursement.
Upon completion of either a PWSA, PWMI or another course approved in advance, you must send verification of payment and attendance to the Education and Scholarship Committee chairperson.
If you have any questions or wish to seek advance approval for a course outside the PWSA or PWMI programs, please contact the current EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP committee chairperson.
THE PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE - An educational/training program concentrating on management and leadership professional development for public works supervisors and leaders.
The Public Works Management Institute continues the leadership training offered in the Public Works Supervisory Academy (PWSA) by providing additional, advanced management classes for first-line supervisors and managers and those aspiring to become public works leaders.
The Institute is recognized and approved by the American Public Works Association (APWA) and offered by the UW-Madison Continuing Studies, UW-Madison Engineering Professional Development, and Wisconsin Chapter, APWA.
How do the Public Works Supervisory Academy and the Public Works Management Institute program compare?
PWSA graduates are encouraged to continue their professional development by enrolling in the Public Works Management Institute (PWMI). Graduates should contact Bonnie Schmidt, UW-Madison Continuing Studies (Phone 608.890.2102, Email: bschmidt@dcs.wisc.edu) to obtain an application and/or to determine their individual program for completing the Institute.
For more information visit our website at: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/academy.htm
You may register for any class without applying for the Institute.
APWA WI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: August 31, each year
This program is for Junior and Senior college students enrolled in a full time program seeking a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, Public Works Management or a related field. The annual award is $1,000 and the Board of Directors annually sets a limit on the number of awards to be given each year.
To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:
- Be a full time undergraduate student who, at the time of application, has attained junior or senior status in an accredited program and is seeking a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, Public Works Management or a related field.
- Be a full time student attending an accredited college or university in the State of Wisconsin.
- Have a college cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 basis.
- Be sponsored by a current member of the Wisconsin Chapter of APWA.
Application Deadline: Completed applications shall be submitted to the name and address listed on the application form. All applications must be postmarked no later than August 31st the year of application. Candidates selected for a scholarship shall be notified by October 1st and will be invited to attend the Chapter's Fall Conference in November.
Application Review: The Chairs of the Leadership and Management Committee and the Education and Scholarship Committee shall review applications and forward their recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval.
Scholarship Awards: Scholarships awards shall be made in the form of a check issued by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Checks shall be two-party checks issued to the student and the student's university. Scholarship awards may be used for tuition and/or books.
Additional Information: Any questions concerning this scholarship may be addressed to Education and Scholarship Committee Chair Bill Dunlop by telephone at (608) 242-5900 or by email at wdunlop@foth.com.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00
Scholarships Available: Up to 6
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate
Residency Requirements: US, attending school in Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Postmarked August 31, the year of application.
Contact Name: Bill Dunlop
Contact Email: wdunlop@foth.com
APWA WI CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY (CPC)
The Education and Scholarship Committee is responsible for the certification of CPC opportunities through the national organization. Certified PDH hours are offered for technical conferences through this program.
The committee also represents the chapter on the steering committee for implementing CPC requirements for Wisconsin registered professional engineers.
UW-WISCONSIN EPD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
This program was initiated in 2009 and provides APWA-WI members an opportunity for discounted registration costs. Click HERE for further information!
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