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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS In the Geosciences.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS In the Geosciences. "THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS UPON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES“

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  1. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS In the Geosciences. AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  2. "THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS UPON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES“ William J. Siok, CPG, American Institute of Professional Geologists, 1400 W 122nd Avenue, Suite 250, Westminster, Colorado 80234, wsiok@aipg.org Dear Colleagues: Please accept my apologies for not presenting these slides personally. I had expected to orally enhance this information with a few anecdotes and personal observations relating to credentials and their significance to individual practitioners through the USA, Canada, and Europe. If you have any questions about the content of these slides, please drop me a line and I’ll attempt to satisfactorily respond. Thank you and best wishes, Bill Siok AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  3. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS Data indicate that a majority of practicing geoscientists hold a Masters degree. Statistics and anecdotal evidence show that advanced degrees, continuing education activities, and other credentials actually enhance career prospects for the practitioner. AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  4. Earth Science degrees awarded in 2004: BS 3170, MS 684, Doctorate 420. (NSF Stats.) AIPG Membership in 2007: BS 47%, MS 43%, PhD 10%. AEG Membership: Degree as Credential CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  5. Degree as Credential The degree level as credential affects career latitude. MS/MA……..Non-academic Career PhD…Academic & Research Careers CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  6. Employed geoscientists 2006, 101,000. (US Dept. of Labor) Employed geoscientists 2006, 152,000. (US Dept. of Labor after re-classification) Geoscience Employment CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  7. Value of Educational Credential vs. Time PAY SCALES (AAPG 2007 Salary Survey) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  8. Value of Educational Credential PAY SCALES (AAPG 2007 Salary Survey) for entry level geologists in the petroleum industry, many of whom have advanced degrees. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  9. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS Value of Educational Credential (AGU Report Earth & Space Science PhDs, Class of 2003) AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  10. Value of educational credential PAY SCALES for Mining & Environmental Geologist(http://swz.salary.com)* ► Entry Level $36,699 to 46,658. ► Senior Level $66,594 to 114,189. ► Env. Services $48,183 to 99, 721. Coordinator *as of July 2007. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  11. Licensure as a credential Educational Requirements for Licensure. -All states with licensure: Bachelor degree specified. -New York state: Master degree proposed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  12. Licensure as a credential Registration is a credential, a legal instrument of government which: 1. Grants a privilege to practice. 2. Is intended to “protect the public health and welfare”. 3. Is required in order to practice. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  13. Licensure as a credential Registration 1. Is considered by some practitioners to be a restraint of trade. 2. Minimizes competition. 3. Offers protection of livelihood for the registrant. 4. Is legal professional standing. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  14. Society membership as a credential Is professional society membership a factor in selecting and evaluating career opportunities? CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS (AGU Report Earth & Space Science PhDs, Class of 2003) AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  15. Continuing Education as a credential Does continuing education affect career choices? • Four States require continuing professional development (CPD) to retain license. • AIPG requires CPD for retention of the credential Certified Professional Geologist. • The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) requires CPD to retain title European Geologist. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  16. Components of a well-rounded professional’s credentials: -Registration. -Certification. -Continuing Professional Development. -Advocacy activities. -Mentoring. -Ethical Reputation. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  17. General skills which enhance credential value: -Computer Applications. -Technology in General. -General Knowledge (governance, economics, law). -Information Systems Access. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  18. A requirement of credential validity, maintaining skills by: -Reading Journals. -Using the Internet. -Formally Speaking to Peers and Public Groups. -Practicing Competence. -Publishing. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  19. Skills essential to credential validity: -Technical Competency. -Financial Management. -Project Management. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  20. Credential validity overall is enhanced by learning to: -Teach. -Develop & Balance Budgets. -Think on Your Feet. -Write and Speak Clearly. -Write Professional Articles. -Write Proposals. -Collect invoices due. -Train/Mentor Others. -Negotiate. -Supervise. -Hire. -Report regularly. -Testify. -Represent Others. -Do Field Work. -Defend Your Work. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  21. Credentials are also perceived more favorably by: -Appropriate professional comportment. -Reading the literature to maintain technical, regulatory, professional currency. -Staying active in professional associations. -Consciously representing the entire profession. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  22. Some typical career paths of credentialed geoscientists: -Geology (geotechnical, minerals, energy, academe, hydrogeology, etc.). -Education. (non-geoscience) -Business. (management, ownership, other) -Law. -Engineering. -Finance. -Risk Management CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  23. Factors affecting attainment of credentials: -Employer defined position requirements. -Legislative and regulatory requirements. -Inter-jurisdictional mobility options and requirements. -Inter-society (professional) agreements. -Personal obligations and responsibilities. -Extra-curricular activities. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  24. Factors which may impact attainment of credentials: -Type of employer. Some require licensure, minimal educational achievement, or other. -Time. Earning advanced degree requires that time be taken from other pursuits. -Finances. Earning an advanced degree is sometime limited by personal financial circumstances. -Inter-jurisdictional mobility options and requirements. -Personal obligations and responsibilities. -Extra-curricular interests. -Serendipity. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  25. Summation: The information presented here is not conclusive by any means, but it demonstrates that numerous factors contribute to the concept of credential. A credential is not only an objective standard which must be met (i.e. degree or license requirements), but also connotes achievement of non-required standards (i.e. advanced education, licensure when it is not mandatory, etc.) as well as subjective factors such as personal responsibilities to family, church, community, etc. It is incumbent upon all professionals to view official credentials as important, but not the sole or total measure of a professional geoscientist’s abilities, competence, or standing within the professional community. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

  26. Thank you. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREDENTIALS AEG 50th Anniversary Meeting

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