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EVENTS APPA EVENTS FPI SURVEY NOW OPEN FOR 2012-13 DATA The 2012-2013 cycle of APPA's Facilities Performance Indicators (FPI) is underway. Participating in the FPI survey helps your institution make the business case for its facilities' needs, successfully address capital asset realities, compare your facilities operations with other institutions, and more. This year's survey is enhanced with the ability to answer questions for Detailed or Express version from the same screen. While the deadline doesn't close until early December, the earlier you start, the more time you'll have to give your operations the critical analysis that the FPI fosters. Access to the FPI survey and report is free for all participating APPA members. Visit www.appa.org/research/fpi for more information and to register to complete the survey. Sep 8-12, 2013 APPA U: Institute for Facilities Management and Leadership Academy, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sep 19-20, 2013 CEFP/EFP Credentialing Prep Course and Exam, San Diego, CA Sep 26, 2013 CEFP/EFP Credentialing Prep Course and Exam, Colorado Springs, CO Sep 28-29, 2013 CEFP/EFP Credentialing Prep Course and Exam, Galveston, TX Oct 15-16, 2013 CEFP/EFP Credentialing Prep Course and Exam, Lake Lanier Islands, GA Oct 15-18, 2013 ACUHO-I/APPA Housing Facilities Conference, Providence, RI Oct 31-Nov 1, 2013 CEFP/EFP Credentialing Prep Course and Exam, Grand Rapids, MI Feb 2-6, 2014 APPA U: Institute for Facilities Management and Leadership Academy, Dallas, TX WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2013 December 3-6, 2013 Amelia Island, FL APPA 2013 REGIONAL MEETINGS Sep 14-18, 2013 PCAPPA, San Diego, CA Co-produced by APPA and members of the Council of Higher Education Management Associations, the Women Leadership Institute is an event designed offering valuable presentations, small-group exercises, and discussion. You will gain a practical understanding of what it takes to be a leader on a college or university campus—both the challenges and the rewards. Examine the unique roles, skills, and relationships needed to lead as higher education faces and deals with its greatest challenges in 50 years. Scholarships are available for this event, and we encourage you to visit the event website at http://www.acui.org/programs/professional/program.aspx?id=21636 to review these opportunities and the current programming information. Sep 23-25, 2013 RMA, Colorado Springs, CO Sep 29-Oct 2, 2013 ERAPPA, Rochester, NY Sep 29-Oct 2, 2013 CAPPA, Galveston, TX Oct 12-15, 2013 SRAPPA, Lake Lanier Islands, GA Oct 27-31, 2013 MAPPA, Grand Rapids, MI For more information or to submit your organization's event, visit www.appa.org/calendar. GETYOUR CAREER ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS—BECOME APPA CERTIFIED! Do you get the recognition you deserve for your management expertise? Obtaining your Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential or Educational Facilities Professional (EFP) certificate is an excellent way to advance your career or invest in the success of the staff you manage. New training career by attending one of upcoming APPA Credentialing Prep Courses. To learn more visit http://credentialing.appa.org/ Register today for the credentialing prep course and exam for both CEFT & EFP: Sep 19-20, 2013 ......................................San Diego, CA innovations, such as the credentialing Sep 26, 2013 .............................................Colorado Springs, CO prep manual and online credentialing Sep 28-29, 2013 ......................................Galveston, TX exams, make it even easier to access Oct 15-18, 2013 ......................................Providence, RI training and testing to obtain the Oct 15-16, 2013.......................................Lake Lanier Islands, GA certification or credential that's best for you. Get credit and accredited for all your hard work! Learn more about becoming APPA certified. Make plans now to advance your Oct 19-20, 2013.......................................Norfolk, VA Oct 31- Nov 1, 2013...............................Grand Rapids, MI Apr 12-13, 2014 ......................................El Paso, TX Facilities Manager | september/october 2013 | 7