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Education & Programs
Committees Workshop
Kenneth R. Gehringer, AIA,
CSI, CCCA
NER Education Committee Chair
Is this your Chapter?
Only the Board shows up for meetings
The professionals stopped coming
The product reps stopped coming because
the professionals stopped coming
Presentations are thrown together at the
last minute
Having trouble finding topics of interest
Membership is declining
Education Committee
According to the Region Administration
References (RAR) the Education
Committee membership consists of:
Chair and Co-Chair appointed by the
President
Members of the committee are the
Education Committee Chairs of each
chapter
Purpose and Responsibilities
Develop programs to promote interest and
understanding of the Institute Education Program
Maintain contact with chapter Education Chairman.
Advise chapters in conducting seminars, workshops,
and other educational programs.
Assist chapters in increasing the value of their meeting
programs.
Make recommendations for the Region Education
Awards in accordance with the Region Awards Guide.
Other duties as defined by the Board
Specific Region Education
Committee Activities
Committee Chair Responsibilities
Assist members of the Region and the chapters in understanding
the value of CSI’s Education Program and the educational
opportunities that exist through this program.
Promote “Continuing Education” for industry professions.
Become the Region’s “Point-of-Contact” provider for the AIA/CES
continuing education program.
Promote the granting of AIA Learning Units and other continuing
education credits for attendance at appropriate Region and
Chapter events.
Assist the Region and Chapters in securing approval for the
granting of continuing education credits.
Specific Region Education
Committee Activities
Promote Chapter and member participation in the Institute
Education Program by providing articles and other information for
Chapter newsletters.
Assist in the development of Chapter Education Programs.
Identify Education subjects that could be offered at Region
Conferences or other Region activities.
Develop a database of Education activities that have been offered
by individual chapters.
Periodically review these “Guidelines” and recommend
appropriate additions, deletions, or revisions to the Region
Secretary
Duties of Committee Members
Serve as Chapter liaison with the Region Education
Committee.
Report Chapter Education program activities to Region
Committee Chair.
Communicate with other Chapter Education
Committee Chairs as a way of sharing idea and
concerns.
Provide information to Committee Chair on Education
activities that will be, or are being, offered by Chapter.
Assist in the development and implementation of
appropriate programs to accomplish activities listed in
“Specific Committee Activities” shown above.
Resources from Institute
CSI Administrative References
Program Planning Guide
I. Introduction
II. Chapter Program Committee
III. Program Subject
IV. Program Presentation
V. Program Development
VI. Chapter Meeting Program Topics
Appendix I – Suggested Topics
Appendix N – Program Planning Checklist
Resources from Institute
Chapter Best Practices
II Programs
A. Program Format
B. Program Topics
C. Program Options
D. Program “How to”
E. Program Speakers
F. Tips for Successful Programs
G. GTG’s - Gimmicks, Teasers & Games to
keep them coming back
Resources from Institute
Chapter Program Chair Guide
Basic Responsibilities:
Developing interesting and educational programs
Developing programs to attract new members and
engage current ones
Making connections with potential partner organizations
in your local construction community
Analyzing the results and impact of current programs
Publicizing your chapters programs and events
Identifying and developing your own successor
Communicating with your Region Program Chair
Chapter Program Chair Guide
What to do first
Avoid the “Committee of One” syndrome
What’s a good program
Program resources
Program ideas
Planning
Resources from Institute
www.csinet.org
CSI Education Connection Newsletter from Josh
Spiler, CSI Education Coordinator and the
Education Committee
CSI Webinars & On-demand Webinars
CSI CEN info
CSI Speaker Database
Academic Programs Toolbox
Masterformat Accredited Instructor Materials
Best Practices
Check Institute & Region resources
Check what programs other chapters are
offering
Avoid “lunch-n-learn” programs that have
saturated your market
Set up joint chapter meetings
Invite building officials & legal experts to speak
Most manufacturers are willing to provide a
sponsorship fee or pay for food and beverages
at your meetings.