Transcript What AIPG Stands For - AIPG

American Institute of Professional Geologists
AIPG
Who We Are
What We Stand For
How We Are Organized
What We Do
Membership Benefits
Practical Value of the CPG Title
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AIPG- Who We Are
• The AIPG was founded in 1963 for the
purposes of:
– Promoting the geological profession.
– Providing “Certification” for geologists in
order to establish standards of
excellence in the practice of the
geological sciences.
• Currently, the AIPG is composed of over
5,500 members from all across the United
States and from every geological discipline.
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What AIPG Stands For
• Specifically, the AIPG stands for the:
– Advancement of the geological
sciences and of the geological
profession.
– Promotion of the profession of
geology in the eyes of the government
and of the general public.
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AIPG – What We Stand For
Professionalism and Credentials
• In addition, the AIPG also stands for the:
– Definition of the standards of
professionalism as they pertain to
geological practice.
– Certification of the credentials,
experience and adherence to a code of
ethics required of its membership.
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AIPG - The CPG Title
• The “Certified Professional Geologist”
(CPG) title is the flagship of the institute.
• It is a testimony of:
– Academic credentials.
– Professional practical experience.
– Commitment to a code of professional
ethics.
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AIPG Membership
• AIPG members come from all disciplines
across the entire spectrum of the
geological sciences.
•Mining
•Teaching
•Hydrogeology
•Petroleum
•Engineering
•Environmental
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•Research
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AIPG’s Organization
• The organization is composed of 36
individual state sections representing the
entire geographical diversity of our great
country.
• Representatives from these sections serve
as part of the National Executive
Committee.
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The National Executive Committee
It’s composed of the:
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President
Past President
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Editor
Advisory Board
Representatives (4)
Administrative Support
• Executive Director
• Headquarters Staff
The National Executive
Committee is composed of 7
elected officers, 4 elected
advisory board
representatives & is
supported by the Institute’s
Executive Director, and
headquarters staff.
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AIPG – What We Do
• AIPG presents testimony and position
papers to Federal and State legislators and
agencies on matters affecting geologists
and the geological profession.
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AIPG – What We Do
• Advocacy and Representation:
– The AIPG provides support for its
members and intervenes with state and
federal regulatory boards and agencies
on behalf of individual geologists, at the
individual’s request.
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AIPG- What We Do
• Publications:
– The AIPG publishes a
quarterly magazine, “The
Professional Geologist”, and
a variety of publications for
both the profession and the
general public.
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AIPG’s International Recognition
• Through agreements with professional
societies in other countries, AIPG provides
its CPG members with access to
professional certification and registration in
those countries.
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AIPG’s Commitment to Students
• The AIPG recognizes that students in the
geological sciences are the future of the
organization.
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Commitment to Students
• A great commitment to student
membership is evidenced by the
sponsorship of individual students into
the AIPG by professional members, by
the establishment of student chapters at
universities across the country and by
the granting of selective scholarships to
deserving students.
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AIPG is proud of its Student
Chapters at:
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Bowling Green University
Central Michigan University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbus State University
Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Michigan University
Florida State University
Georgia Southwestern State
University
Georgia State University
James Madison University
Metropolitan State
University of Denver
Ohio State University
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Temple University
University of California - Davis
University of Georgia
University of Nevada-Reno
University of South Dakota
University of West Georgia
Wayne State University
Wright State University
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AIPG – Membership Benefits
• Benefits of membership include:
– Exposure to highly qualified
professionals from all geological
disciplines.
– The opportunity to network and
establish valuable business contacts.
– The development of unique
camaraderie and of lasting friendships.
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AIPG - Insurance Protection
• AIPG provides its members with access
to professional liability insurance, as
well as health, life, accident, car, home,
and supplemental insurance.
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Practical Advantages of the
CPG Title
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Practical Advantages of the CPG Title
• In practical terms, what can our CPG title holders
do that our regular members can’t?
• By practical terms, we emphasize:
– Better possible job opportunities and compensation
concerning the national (domestic) front.
– Better possible job opportunities and compensation in
the international marketplace.
– The achievement of monetary savings.
– Additional national and international professional
recognition.
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Better Possible Job Opportunities and
Compensation Concerning the National Front
 The CPG credential is recognized by the
state of Alaska as an acceptable
professional credential that allows those
who hold it to practice as “Professional
Geologists” in the state.
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Better Possible Job Opportunities and
Compensation Concerning the National Front
 Attorneys often value the CPG credential
in “expert witness” work and litigation
support, since they can equate it to
technical expertise, experience and ethical
practice. This is probably most valuable in
those states where registration is not in
place.
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AIPG’s Code of Ethics
• The AIPG code of ethics is recognized and
valued by many potential employers and/or
clients.
– The AIPG actively investigates
allegations of misconduct by its
members and publishes a summary of
the results annually in its website.
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Better Possible Job Opportunities and
Compensation in the International Marketplace
• The Australian Stock Exchange accepts
the AIPG as a “ROPO” or “recognized
overseas professional organization.”
– Australia recognizes AIPG CPG title
holders as “Competent Persons” for
Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC)
reporting. The JORC code is an
internationally accepted mining
standard.
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Better Possible Job Opportunities and
Compensation in the International Marketplace
• The Canadian Council of Professional
Geoscientists (CCPG) accepts CPG title holders
as “qualified persons” with the Canadian
Securities Administration.
– The Canadian Securities Administration
recognizes AIPG CPG title holders as
qualified for the purposes of National
Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for
Oil and Gas Activities and National
Instruments 43-101 Mining Resource and
Reserve Reporting.
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Better Possible Job Opportunities and
Compensation in the International Marketplace
• Various international stock exchanges,
such as Toronto, Sydney, etc.) recognize
AIPG CPG title holders as “Qualified
Persons”, capable of writing qualifying
reports.
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Monetary Savings
• AIPG CPGs:
All AIPG Members receive discounts
on:
• Registration for annual national
meetings.
• Purchase of any AIPG publication.
• Purchase of any promotional item
sold by the AIPG.
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Additional National and International
Professional Recognition
• CPGs can apply for and obtain the title of:
– “European Geologist”, as recognized by the
European Federation of Geologists (i.e., the
“EFG” is currently composed of over 20 member
countries and various other observer countries).
• In the future, this title may allow American
geologists:
– A better opportunity to practice in Europe.
– To enjoy a greater degree of “portability” of
professional credentials across countries
belonging to the European Union.
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Additional National and International
Professional Recognition
• CPGs can apply for and obtain the title of:
– “Chartered Geologist”, as recognized by
“The Geological Society of London.”
• Similar professional recognition can be
attained in Ireland.
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Four Basic Membership Categories
• Certified Professional Geologist – Applicants for
certification have a bachelor’s degree or higher in the
geological sciences plus 8 years of professional
geological work experience. CPG shall affirm adherence
to applicable professional and ethical standards.
• Professional Member – Applicants must have attained a
degree in the geological science and affirm adherence to
applicable professional and ethical standards.
• Young Professional Member – Applicants must apply
during the first three years upon earning a
baccalaureate.
• Student – Applicants must be currently enrolled in a
geological science degree program.
• Associate – Applicants must have an avocational or
general interest in the geological sciences.
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