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Allied and Affiliates Education Programs

Application for Education Points

Complete this form to apply for GCSAA education points with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) for non-GCSAA developed educational seminars or learning opportunities.

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Professional AssociationGovernment or Extension programUniversity

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Program event/course title:*

Program type:*

Seminar: A seminar is defined as a program that is on a single topic relevant to the profession of golf course management.
Conference: A conference is defined as a program that includes multiple topics relevant to the profession of golf course management.

Seeking program approval for the following calendar year:*

GCSAA educational points - To qualify, a program must meet the following requirements:
1) Provide education relevant to the golf course management profession.
2) Have clearly defined learning objectives.
3) Have a minimum program length of one hour.
4) Must be non-commercial.
5) Cannot be conducted during the GCSAA Education Conference & Golf Industry Show.**

** Approval does not extend to offerings scheduled from the first day of the GCSAA National Championship and Golf Classic through the last day of the Golf Industry Show, held within a 50-mile radius of the host cities of either event. Events scheduled during this period will only receive education points with expressed written consent of GCSAA.

Hours of event

The program must be a minimum of one educational contact hour. This excludes time for meals, breaks, and introductions. Please indicate the number of hours, in numeric form, for your program.

Program Length:*

hours

Learning objectives

The course content should be current, relevant and meet or exceed quality standards for GCSAA-developed programs. All programs must have clear and concise learning objectives. To write the learning objectives complete the following sentence: At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Learning objective 1:*

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Learning objective 2:

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Non-commercial

The program must be non-commercial in nature. Sales-oriented programs and programs that promote specific products (brand) will not be eligible for education points. Programs on the use, management or maintenance of a product that is educational in nature will be considered.

By selecting this check box, I agree that this program is non-commercial in nature.

Value to Facility

It is important that facilities receive value from education attended by their employees and understand that value. Otherwise, facilities will quit encouraging and/or underwriting education opportunities. To this end, please answer the following questions:

How will the facility benefit by having their employee(s) attend?*

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What strategies will be provided to attendees to communicate this value back to their facility?*

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Competency/performance statement

The program content must address one or more of the golf course superintendent competency requirements. Please select the competencies this program will meet.

Competencies:*

Communication

Communicate effectively
Manage conflicts
Facilitate information flow
Network with other superintendents and members of the golf profession
Establish and maintain positive communication with stakeholders and other constituents
Promote awareness of the golf course superintendent's profession

Leadership

Create a vision that conveys the purpose and goals of the golf facility
Empower Staff
Establish and Maintain a Productive Work Climate
Promote Ethics and Values
Employ Integrated Management
Engage in Continuous Learning to Advance Personal Development
Manage Time Effectively
Solve Problems and Make Decisions
Engage in Continuous Learning to Advance Knowledge and Skills
Determine Club Expectations
Identify Competitive Position

Operations Management

Develop A Crisis Management Plan
Develop and Implement Long-range Master Plan with Capital Needs
Manage Accounting Duties and Budget
Manage Administrative Systems
Manage Inventory Control System
Manage Purchasing System
Develop and Manage Ongoing Programs
Develop and Manage Projects that Accomplish Specific Objectives within Time and Budget Constraints
Conduct Safe Operation
Document Compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Labor Regulations and Laws

Personal Skills

Plan Career and Personal Development
Balance Work and Family Life
Manage Personal Finances
Manage Stress

Resource Utilization

Manage Equipment
Construct and Renovate
Maintain Golf Course and Grounds
Manage Plants, Shrubs and Trees
Manage Soil
Manage Turf
Hire and Terminate Staff
Manage Staff
Train Staff
Operate and Manage Irrigation System
Handle Hazardous Materials
Use Fertilizers and Plant Protectants
Use Water Resources
Manage The Course to Accommodate the Rules of Golf
Be Proactive in Staff Interaction
Anticipate Future Staffing Needs
Operate Computer Hardware, Software and State of the Art Diagnostic Equipment

Would you like to complete an offering application at this time?
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What is an offering application?
An offering application is needed in order to list your program's specific event in our online searchable catalog.

Do I have to complete an offering application right now?
No. However, after declining this option above, you will need to wait for confirmation of program approval before you will be allowed to enter any offerings online.

Completing this application

The following items must be submitted to complete this application process. Mail or fax this information to the address listed below, no later than 30 days prior to the event. Completed application materials received less than 30 days prior to the event are subject to denial of the entire application. You must complete the entire application process to be considered.

Please send the following items:
1. Timed schedule/outline of the educational activity including the name and affiliation of each speaker and topic.
2. Promotional brochure or program of instruction describing the event.

Upon evaluation, GCSAA will provide you (the sponsor) with an Approval Code Notice. You must provide copies of the Notice to the GCSAA members in attendance. The member must submit the event approval code as verification of their attendance and to validate the established program criteria within 30 days of the event. This may be done using the online education affidavit or with a paper affidavit available through fax-on-demand.

Send the materials listed above to:
GCSAA
Attn: Diana Kern
1421 Research Park Dr.
Lawrence, Kan. 66049-3859
Ph: 800-472-7878, ext. 3600
Fax: 785-832-4449

GCSAA will conduct random audits of external education programs. A roster of attendees may be requested in order to conduct these audits. Please have this information available upon request.

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