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The Educational Facilities Professional Credential (EFP) and the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) Program establishes a standard for professional practice in the field of education facilities management.

Through this process, individuals may be identified and recognized for their professional competence in facilities management, especially in those areas unique to the academic environment.

Both credentialing and certification will help assure educational institutions of the caliber of their facilities professionals, whose role, as stewards of campus physical assets, are so critical to the long-term success of the academy. Further this program serves as an impetus for professional’s development among facilities professionals and will enhance professional standing within the profession.

 

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Key Dates for Participation Include:

EFP Exam Dates
January 23, 2009 - Tampa, FL
January 24, 2009 - Tampa, FL February 27, 2009 - San Antonio, TX February 28, 2009 - San Antonio, TX May 1, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, FL May 2, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, FL
July 11, 2009 - Vancouver, Canada
July 12, 2009 - Vancouver, Canada
September 11, 2009 - Hilton Head, SC
September 12, 2009 - Hilton Head, SC

EFP Preparatory Course
January 23, 2009 - Tampa, FL
February 27, 2009 - San Antonio, TX May 1, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, FL July 11, 2009 - Vancouver, Canada
September 11, 2009 - Hilton Head, SC

CEFP Exam Dates
January 23, 2009 - Tampa, FL
May 1, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, F
July 11, 2009 - Vancouver, Canada
September 11, 2009 - Hilton Head, SC

 

Visit EFP Program to get more details on eligibility and testing for the EFP Credential.

Visit CEFP Program to get updated information about the program and follow up on the progress as we get closer to when it will be introduced.

Facilities Manager Magazine
Volume 24, Number 6
November-December 2008


Study Shows School Cleanliness Affects Learning

Entitled Cleanliness and Learning in Higher Education, the national study of college students was based around the five levels of clean identified in APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Educational Facilities. More information.

The final report is available free to APPA members and for $30 for nonmembers through the APPA bookstore

Thanks to all who made APPA 2008 a success!

Presentations and photos are now available from APPA 2008: the Rise to Greatness.

Mark your calendars for APPA 2009, July 8-10 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Track Your Facilities’ Vital Signs

The FPI Survey is CLOSED.
The FPI Report will be available late Feb 2009.

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Facilities Manager Magazine

Volume 24, Number 6 Nov/Dec 2008

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APPA's Virtual 2008-2009 Membership Directory

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Thought Leaders Series 2008

NEW and Available FREE PDF:  The Challenges of Demographic Changes and Accountability to Campus Facilities

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Results of the 2008 symposium in a white paper that focuses on changing demographics and accountability.  Order soft cover version today (free for members; non-member price is $15).