1. Education & Programs Committees Workshop Kenneth R. Gehringer, AIA, CSI, CCCA NER Education Committee Chair

2. 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

3. Education Committee According to the Region Administration References (RAR) the Education Committee membership consists of: 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 Resources from Institute

11. What to do first Avoid the “Committee of One” syndrome What’s a good program Program resources Program ideas Planning Chapter Program Chair Guide

12. 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

13. 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.