NAEP New Member Welcome Kit 2008-2009 - (Page 11) GET EDUCATED Institutes Purchasing within an institutional setting is unique. Although procurement practices of the commercial world are useful and must be understood by those who purchase for the educational community, specially adapted approaches are required for nonprofit institutions. Purchasing professionals can share insights with peers and sharpen their skills and knowledge through expert instruction at our various institutes and seminars. To best meet the needs of our individual members, NAEP’s program of institutes and seminars is geared to levels of career progress, allowing for specialized course content focused on the interests of the beginning, Click the image to hear Charlie Nelms intermediate, or speak about the prerequisites for advanced developing and implementing a purchasing sustainable business diversity program professional. With its finger on the pulse of the purchasing and contracting world, NAEP responds to issues that arise due to changes in the economy and technology. When such change affects educational and associated institutions, NAEP will schedule institutes to address these issues, and provide the skills and tools for dealing with evolving times. 11 Recent Institutes Include: l National Conference on Supplier Diversity in the Academic Community This is the premier event for large and small higher education institutions who want to make a supplier diversity initiative succeed. Business Diversity Programs have clearly demonstrated that they build resilience in those institutions that have embraced these principles. Higher education can and should set the bar for diversity in all areas: students, suppliers, faculty and administration. This is a functional howto-plan that allows you to execute a successful Supplier Diversity Program. Join key thought leaders and government officials for this compelling event that speaks to the unique environment of higher education. All living systems depend upon the maintenance of sustainable environmental systems to continue to renew themselves and prosper. From administration to faculty to the student body, everyone is aware that the current generation has an obligation to future generations. But how do you go GREEN? What is the business case? What steps should you take? What higher education models and resources are readily available? NAEP's Sustainability Institute will deliver actionable answers to these questions, and help you to lay the groundwork for an effective, high impact, and high visibility program for your campus. You'll meet the higher education thought leaders who have made it happen on their own campuses. You'll interact with experienced professionals from organizations like the National Wildlife Fund and Second Nature. You'll leave inspired with a notebook full of best practices and cutting edge ideas that can really help you lead your institution. Don't miss out on this extraordinary professional development opportunity for you and your staff to elevate your strategic value to your institutions. l NAEP Sustainability Institute 97% of attendees stated that the value and benefit of attending an institute was good, very good, or excellent -with more than 76% choosing very good to excellent. Source: Sustainability attendee exit survey, April 2007 “NAEP institutes are timely, informative, and deliver actionable, proven strategies and best practices that I can take back to my campus and put to work for my school immediately.” www.NAEPnet.org http://www.naepnet.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/Institutes/Institutes.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_3_H0PTq8o http://www.naepnet.org http://www.naepnet.org http://www.NAEPnet.org
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