| STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
| 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.
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 a B is required in addition to
turning in a reimbursement application form and receipts.
For more information on how to add the class, please contact Dr. Dennis Ryan or
Dr. Brian Kane at UMass Amherst.
COURSE DESCRIPTION & REIMBURSEMENT FORM
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 a B is required in addition to
turning in a reimbursement application form and receipts.
For more information 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 Luana Vargas
- NEC-ISA Scholarship - Deadline April 8
- Tree Fund's Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship
- SCA Tom Mousley Educational Scholarship
| Past NEC-ISA Scholarship Recipients |
| New England Chapter International Society of Arboriculture |
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