BIG RAPIDS, MI – The Hvacr Department of Ferris State University announced that it will hold its 2001 Michigan Hvacr Instructor’s Seminar on Tuesday, July 24th. The motivation for the event is to “increase appreciation among hvacr colleagues and spread some positive ideas and methods for solving common issues.”

Nearly 50 hvacr instructors and administrators from Michigan and some neighboring states have been invited to visit the campus and enjoy a day of discussing “real” topics with their peers. The cost if $0, but participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

The 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “well ventilated” seminar will touch on the following topics:

Student recruitment

Articulation agreements

Industry partnerships and donations

State of administrative support

ARI-PAHRA versus Excellence Program certification

NATE versus ESCO technician certification

Contractors hiring students prior to graduation

Discussion suggested by attendees

For more information, contact Mrs. Jan Anderson at 231-591-2608 or andersonj@ferris.edu.

Publication date: 07/09/2001