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recognize quality facility management, first-professional degree programs at
colleges and universities. The recognized program initiative programs at colleges
and universities. The recognized program initiative was designed to recognize and
encourage the strengthening of current, valid facility management education
degrees and to assist in the development of new facility management degree
programs. Currently, there are five Recognized Programs:
there are five Recognized Programs:


· CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York offers a B.S. and M.S. degree in
Facilities Management. The programs are offered through the New York State
College of Human Ecology. They also offer periodic CEU's in major cities such as
New Orleans, New York and San Francisco. Contact: William Sims, Ph.D., CFM
(607) 255-1954, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.

· EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, Michigan offers a B.S. in Facility
Management, an interdisciplinary program developed using the guidelines of the
IFMA Model Curriculum. Telephone: (734) 487-2040, 118 Sill Hall, Department of
Industrial Technology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

· FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Rapids, Michigan offers a Bachelor of
Science degree program in Facilities Management through the College of
Technology. Contact: Mel Kantor, CFM, AIA, (231)-591-3773 , 915 Campus Drive,
Swan 312, FSU, Big Rapids

In an effort to increase respect for this growing field, IFMA has instituted a
certification program for facility managers. The
Certified Facility Manager  (CFM)
program assesses the knowledge and experience of facility managers through a
comprehensive exam focusing on primary competency areas. After becoming a
CFM, individuals must take part in continuing education and professional
development activities to maintain their certification and ensure they stay
up-to-date with the latest technologies and strategies.
IFMA Professional Development

recognizes quality FM first-professional recognizes quality FM
first-professional degree programs at colleges and universities.


IFMA is an IACET (International Association for Continuing
Education and Training) authorized provider. Courses,
seminars, reviews and World Workplace educational sessions
are approved for CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credit by
IACET. Certified Facility Managers also receive maintenance
points for successful completion of IFMA Competency-based
Courses, hot topic courses and World Workplace educational
sessions.

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