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| NEC-ISA's COMMITTMENT TO STUDENTS |
| The NEC-ISA and Dr. Alex Shigo have teamed up to expand opportunites for students involved in the field of arboriculture. In October, 2004 at the Annual Conference in Manchester, NH Dr. Alex Shigo, Tim Walsh, Mary Reynolds and Richard Herfurth brainstormed an exciting initiative called the Shigo Student Support Fund. The Chapter is a strong proponent of education and of the support of students. The funds will help provide more educational opportunities for students involved in the tree industry. |
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| INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE AT UMASS AMHERST |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION The objective of this course is to introduce students to the various positions available in Arboriculture, Community Forestry and Park Management. This will be achieved through interaction with selected professionals in the various fields. The New England Chapter of ISA, to encourage students to become more involved in their profession, is sponsoring this independent study. This independent study is offered to entice students, especially through the Student Society of Arboriculture, to attend professional conferences, workshops, and seminars in order to learn how to network with professional Arborists and Tree Wardens. GRADING REQUIREMENTS PROFESSIONAL ATTENDANCE Student must attend /participate in (over the course of a semester) 1. One conference eg: NEC-ISA, MTWFA, TCIA, NE-Grows, CTPA, RI Tree Council, etc. 2. One workshop or seminar eg: MAA dinner meetings, NEC-ISA workshops, MTWFA PDS, CTPA workshops, etc. 3. One Workday eg: MAA Arbor Day, CTPA Workday, VT Workday, SSA Workdays, etc. CLASSROOM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Students must provide a one page summary report on information they learned at the conferences and workshops for each presentation they attended. 1. Conference: Essay shall include: i. Name of the speaker, and of what company ii. Title of presentation iii. The speaker’s position at the respective company iv. Date, time and length of presentation v. Summary of material presented 2. Workshop/seminar Essay shall include: i. Name of the speaker, and of what company ii. Title of presentation iii. The speaker’s position at the respective company iv. Date and time of presentation v. Summary of material presented 3. Workday A letter from the Workday’s organizer or leaders indicating student’s participation and involvement: example of workdays, Arbor Day, climbing jamborees, etc. Essay shall include: i. Workday location ii. Organizer’s name, and of what company iii. Goal of the workday iv. Partners involved in the day of service v. Date and time of workday vi. Tasks student performed and learned during the workday FUNDING The NEC–ISA, will reimburse students successfully completing this special problem course for their registration fees. A passing grade of “B” is required in addition to turning in a reimbursement application form and receipts. For more infomation on how to add the class, please contact Dr. Dennis Ryan or Dr. Brian Kane at UMass Amherst. COURSE DESCRIPTION & REIMBURSEMENT FORM |
| UPCOMING STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ISA Student Fellowship - Email Sharon Lilly. Deadline March 15th NEC-ISA Scholarship - Application deadline April 7th Tree Fund's Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship - Application must be received by May 1st. SCA Tom Mousley Educational Scholarship - Deadline May 30th |