06-06-2006, 08:27 AM
trying to find an even cheaper way for fema credits to get to ec, i researched the ace website and lo and behold, i found the 7 course professional development series through the city of new jersey, office of emergency management listed for college credit. to transfer credit to ec, it was only going to be a first time charge of $40, and $10 thereafter. yeah, baby! unfortunately it didn't work out ......now here's the but......
ACE | National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training - My Booklet
For office transcript information, go to http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Se..._Services1
Developing and Managing Volunteers IS 244
Subject:
ACE Transcript Data: NJEM-0006
Location: Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center, New Brunswick, NJ; other field locations as requested.
Length: 1 day (7 hours).
Dates: May 2004-Present
Objective: To provide the students with training in identifying volunteer resources and recruiting, training, supervising, evaluating, and motivating volunteers.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the differences between a Volunteer Program Manager and a VOLAG (Voluntary Agency) Coordinator; determine how their agencies could use volunteer services; determine whether their agencies should coordinate volunteers or work with VOLAG's-or both; identify the skills, knowledge, and abilities required of volunteers in emergency management programs; develop a strategy for recruiting, interviewing, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers; develop a strategy for working with VOLAG's, professional groups, and business and industry; identify special issues in volunteer management and at least one point of contact who can provide expertise in each issue area.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: Volunteers in Emergency Management, Developing a Volunteer Program, Working with VOLAG's, Community Based Organizations (CBO's), and other Groups, Special Issues. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, collaborative learning. Evaluation criteria includes a final exam.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Volunteers in Emergency Planning (3/05). NOTE: To be eligible for the credit recommendation, students must complete: Developing and Managing Volunteers IS 244 and Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations G 197.
Organization: New Jersey Office Of Emergency Management
Web Site:
For office transcript information, go to http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Se..._Services1
so, unless you have also taken course G 197, you can't get credit.
oh well, back to the drawing board. seems like fcc or tesc still seem to be the only way to go.
ACE | National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training - My Booklet
For office transcript information, go to http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Se..._Services1
Developing and Managing Volunteers IS 244
Subject:
ACE Transcript Data: NJEM-0006
Location: Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center, New Brunswick, NJ; other field locations as requested.
Length: 1 day (7 hours).
Dates: May 2004-Present
Objective: To provide the students with training in identifying volunteer resources and recruiting, training, supervising, evaluating, and motivating volunteers.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the differences between a Volunteer Program Manager and a VOLAG (Voluntary Agency) Coordinator; determine how their agencies could use volunteer services; determine whether their agencies should coordinate volunteers or work with VOLAG's-or both; identify the skills, knowledge, and abilities required of volunteers in emergency management programs; develop a strategy for recruiting, interviewing, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers; develop a strategy for working with VOLAG's, professional groups, and business and industry; identify special issues in volunteer management and at least one point of contact who can provide expertise in each issue area.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: Volunteers in Emergency Management, Developing a Volunteer Program, Working with VOLAG's, Community Based Organizations (CBO's), and other Groups, Special Issues. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, collaborative learning. Evaluation criteria includes a final exam.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Volunteers in Emergency Planning (3/05). NOTE: To be eligible for the credit recommendation, students must complete: Developing and Managing Volunteers IS 244 and Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations G 197.
Organization: New Jersey Office Of Emergency Management
Web Site:
For office transcript information, go to http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Se..._Services1
so, unless you have also taken course G 197, you can't get credit.
oh well, back to the drawing board. seems like fcc or tesc still seem to be the only way to go.
Dawn
Taking the Road Less Traveled
The Journey of A Thousand Miles Starts with The First CLEP
BS-Psychology - Excelsior College
Enrolled in the School of Business, BS in Accounting
After MIS I'll be halfway there!
72 CLEP Credits, 21 DSST Credits, 25 ECE Credits (Including Inf Lit), 6 TESC Credits, 2 FEMA Credits = 126 Total
Withholding 6 Credits for Accounting = 120 for Psychology
12 credits completed toward my accounting degree
Taking the Road Less Traveled
The Journey of A Thousand Miles Starts with The First CLEP
BS-Psychology - Excelsior College
Enrolled in the School of Business, BS in Accounting
After MIS I'll be halfway there!
72 CLEP Credits, 21 DSST Credits, 25 ECE Credits (Including Inf Lit), 6 TESC Credits, 2 FEMA Credits = 126 Total
Withholding 6 Credits for Accounting = 120 for Psychology
12 credits completed toward my accounting degree
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