2009 Kansas City Ifma

ANNOUNCEMENT: 2009 KANSAS CITY IFMA SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: The Kansas City Chapter of International Facility Management Association is seeking to reward potential for excellence in facility management. A career in professional facility management requires effective skills in communication and problem solving. Successful facility managers show an ability to provide and maintain effective workplaces, an awareness of workplace trends and technology, and dedication to professional ethics and values. The responsibilities of facility management are constantly changing. Facility managers supervise numerous aspects of a company’s facility, including security, architecture, computer systems, telecommunications, design, real estate acquisitions, and more. They coordinate the physical workplace with the people and work of an organization and play a role in maximizing employee productivity and efficiency. Various academic curricula prepare individuals for this career. Award: A scholarship pool of $3,000 has been approved by the Board, to be awarded to students of local area colleges and universities. Awards will be a minimum of $500, and may be higher, depending on number of applicants and qualifications of same. Scholarships will be awarded in June 2009. Eligibility: Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student or a part-time graduate student registered in a Kansas or Missouri College or University enrolled in a curriculum relating to facility management. Those curriculums include, but are not limited to, the study of interior design, architecture, engineering, business operations, construction science and environmental design. APPLICATION CRITERIA AND RELEVANT INFORMATION 2009 KANSAS CITY IFMA SCHOLARSHIP

SELECTION CRITERIA: Following are guidelines, which will be used by the selection committee to determine the applicant’s eligibility.

1. Letter of Professional Intent (to include):  Description of applicant's short term and long term career goals  Written demonstration of a general understanding and awareness of facility management concepts and issues.  Relevant connections between the applicant's education and the field of facility management 2. Appraisals and Recommendations:  To be prepared by two faculty members (academicians) who are selected by applicant. In the case of applicants with employment history directly related to facility management, one academician and one previous employer. 3. Excellence and Involvement:  Accomplishments and indications of applicant's potential to achieve and excel.  These may include professional memberships, internships, employment, special projects outside of course work, exceptional performance on class projects, awards, honors, and demonstrated dedication to professionalism. 4. Grade Point Average:  Official transcripts required as validation of scholastic achievement. 5. Personal Interview with Selection Committee:  Finalists will be invited to speak with the selections committee to answer questions and comment on the application information submitted.

DEADLINE: Original applications must be postmarked on or before Thursday, March 19, 2009. No faxed or email applications will be accepted

SUBMITTAL ADDRESS: Attn.: Scholarship c/o Santina King IFMA Kansas City Chapter P.O. Box 412591 Kansas City, MO 64141

About the Process of Selection: Upon receipt and evaluation of the applications, finalists will be invited to Kansas City for an interview with the selection committee in late April. The committee will make a final decision shortly thereafter and the successful individual(s) will be notified.

Notice of Potential Renunciation:  A review committee of professionals representing the facility management field in the Kansas City area will select the 2009 Kansas City IFMA Scholar(s). The committee has the privilege of modifying the selection criteria prior to the review and selection process, asking for additional information from applicants, and choosing not to award a scholarship if applicants' qualifications do not favorably compare with their standards as well as those of IFMA. Their judgment will be final.  The 2009 Kansas City IFMA Scholar(s) will receive their scholarship and be recognized at a Chapter Meeting in August, 2009.

Questions about the application process may be directed to Santina King (816) 329.5009 or [email protected]. APPLICATION FORM 2009 KANSAS CITY IFMA SCHOLARSHIP (Page one of two to be completed and returned by applicant)

Instructions: The attached application form (pages one and two) and the letter of professional intent are to be completed by the applicant and forwarded to the submittal address. A hard copy version of this information that has been prepared on a word processor or typewriter is acceptable providing it follows a comparable format in content and order. A current resume (prepared by the applicant) may supplement the application.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make arrangements for one copy of his or her official transcript to arrive at the submittal address in compliance with the application deadline.

The applicant is also responsible for two completed appraisals (one copy each) to arrive at the submittal address in compliance with the application deadline.

Supplementary information may also be submitted with the application. However, supplementary information must be concise and relevant. Supplementary information that includes samples of portfolio work (not an entire portfolio) are acceptable, but not necessary, and will not be returned unless accompanied by an appropriate, addressed mailer with adequate postage. Supplemental information on pages not easily managed in a folded format may be referenced on the application and will be reviewed in personal interviews if needed. Applicants are advised that applications are reproduced in black and white for committee review. If applicants prefer to submit color information, hard copy original must be submitted, but may be supplemented by an optional Adobe .PDF file on compact disk.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name: ______Date: ______Email Address: ______Present Address: ______College/Univ.: ______Dept. Program: ______Telephone: ______Year in school: ______Note: Communication with applicants will generally be via e-mail.

EDUCATION: List schools in chronological order.

Institution Date from / to Degree Major GPA* ______*If GPA was not calculated on a four point scale A=4 B=3, C=2 D=1), please convert to a four point scale using the following formula: GPA = 4 A + B where (A = your GPA) at the institution attended, and (B= numerical value) of the highest grade attainable at that institution. APPLICATION FORM 2009 KANSAS CITY IFMA SCHOLARSHIP (page two of two pages to be completed and returned by applicant)

EMPLOYMENT: List principal jobs you have held.

Organization Title or Position Date Employed ______

EXCELLENCE AND INVOLVEMENT: List examples of your achievements and potential. (see selection criteria) ______

APPRAISAL: Please ask two people who know you well to complete and mail the enclosed appraisal forms to the address above, before the application deadline. (See selection criteria.) (As a matter of courtesy and convenience, please provide your selected appraisers with an appropriately addressed, stamped envelope to facilitate the return of their appraisal forms.)

Appraisal forms will be submitted by: Name Title Institution or Organization ______

LETTER OF PROFESSIONAL INTENT: The selection committee realizes that not all Kansas City IFMA Scholar applicants will be enrolled in a facility management curriculum or classes, nor will they necessarily become professional facility managers after graduation. However, a variety of disciplines are representative of the field. Regardless of their academic background, successful facility managers share several overall objectives that include: management and communication skills, problem solving, the ability to provide and maintain workplace effectiveness, an awareness of workplace trends and technology, and dedication to professional ethics and values. How does your understanding of facility management tie to your career goals? Please reference the criteria page of this application form for the scholarship purpose and share your perspective in your two to four page letter of intent. A checklist has been attached for your convenience. CHECKLIST 2009 KANSAS CITY IFMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This worksheet is to be used by the applicant when organizing and submitting scholarship application materials.

 Ask your faculty advisor, or someone who knows you well to help you review your completed application material for clarity and completeness. Check for spelling, grammar, and appearance.  With regard to the March 19, 2009 postmark submittal deadline: Make transcript request arrangements early Contact your selected appraisers early ... seek their cooperation ... provide the appraisal form ... provide addressed, stamped envelopes (Materials postmarked after the submittal may not reach committee members in time to be considered with your application)  Include your completed application form (pages one and two)  Include your professional letter of intent  Verify that you have used adequate postage for your application material.  Use the correct address for your application material, transcript, and appraiser's responses:

IFMA Kansas City Chapter Attn.: Scholarship c/o Santina King P.O. Box 412591 Kansas City, MO 64141

Questions about the application process may be directed to:

Santina King Phone (816) 329.5009 or Email [email protected]

Your participation is appreciated

GOOD LUCK! APPRAISAL FORM Applications must be postmarked no later than March 19, 2009

IFMA Kansas City Chapter Attn: Scholarship P.O. Box 412591 Kansas City, MO 64141

Questions regarding the application materials may be directed to: Santina King Phone (816) 329.5009 or Email [email protected]

Name of applicant: ______

I have known this applicant for ______years.

Why is this applicant deserving of this scholarship?

What indications have you seen of the applicant’s awareness and understanding of concepts and issues of facility management, and how he or she may apply academic experiences in the field?

What personal and practical skills does the applicant possess that would make him or her a good facility management professional? APPRAISAL FORM (page 2)

What distinguishes this applicant’s potential to achieve and excel in the field of facility management, e.g.: dedication to professionalism, professional association memberships, internships, special projects outside of classes, exceptional performance on course projects, awards, honors, scholarships, etc.?

What professional role or possible contributions to the practice and profession of facility management do you foresee in the applicant several years after graduation from college?

Additional comments about the applicant:

Appraiser's signature: ______

Printed name: ______

Position or Title: ______

Institution or organization: ______

Date: ______Phone: ______E-Mail: ______

This form and any supplemental sheets are to be completed by the applicant’s selected appraiser and mailed to IFMA.

Thank you for your participation in the Kansas City IFMA Chapter Scholarship Program.