PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION CMAA/CMI-Endorsed Education Programs Responsibility for assessment of CMAA/CMI-endorsed education programs of three and one-half credits or less falls primarily at the local chapter level (except for Conference programs). CMAA awards Education Credits according to the following guidelines: • Credits are awarded on the basis of one credit per hour of instruction. Half credits are awarded if the session is longer than one hour. • Must have at least five CMAA members in attendance from at least three different clubs. Responsibility for the assessment of CMAA/CMI-endorsed programs of four hours or more falls jointly on the local chapter level and the Club Management Institute through the CMAA Education Department. To receive full credit for a chapter education program of four hours or longer, the program must be approved in advance by the Education Department at National Headquarters. Programs of four hours or more for which prior approval has not been requested are subject to a three and one-half credit limitation. Requests for approval should indicate: • date and location of program; • hours of instruction (excluding time for breaks and meals); • subject or title of program; • speaker(s); • outline of presentation; and • method of testing (if the program is to qualify as a workshop). The request for approval may be submitted by mail or fax in letter form or by using the Education Meeting/Workshop Request Form available from National Headquarters. Recognized Allied Associations Successful participation in programs with specified allied associations earns Education Credits for CMAA members. However, these credits do not count toward the 15 Education Credits requirement for Active membership status, or the CMAA/CMI Education Credits requirements for certification, Honor Society or MCM eligibility. Allied Association Credits are limited to a maximum of 10 credits per week. The following Allied Associations are currently recognized: American Culinary Federation American Hotel & Lodging Association American Junior Golfers Association American Society of Golf Course Architects Association of Golf Directors of France Association Mexicana de Gerentes de Clubes de Golf, A.C. Association of College and University Clubs Association of Golf Merchandisers Association of Pool and Spa Professionals Association of Private Club Directors Belgian Association of Golf Club Secretaries British Institute of Club Management Canadian Professional Golfers Association 105