Congratulations!Congratulations are in order for Chapter 57 members who recently earned new designations!
Michael Yarbrough, RWA Real Property Manager City of San Bernardino & Chris Teague, RWA Real Property Manager EMWD
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New IRWA Right of Way Surveying and Engineering |
The IRWA International Professional Education Committee is excited to announce the launch of our new Right of Way Surveying and Engineering (R/W-SEC) Certification Program. The International Surveying and Engineering Committee and the Credentialing Subcommittee of the IPEC have worked diligently with the International Governing Council (IGC) and leaders across the Association to develop the coursework requirements, necessary surveying or engineering experience, and capstone examinations. The requirements for this certification can be found by clicking HERE. These requirements will also allow members to acquire advanced knowledge from the surveying and engineering professions and increase their value as professionals in the surveying and engineering industries. All members who wish to pursue the R/W-SEC will be required to complete a Declaration of Candidacy Form, which will allow IRWA to track what you are working towards so that our staff and Chapter Professional Development Committee (PDC) chairs can better assist you with your professional development needs. | The Credentialing Subcommittee is asking all of those who wish to pursue the R/W-SEC to complete and submit this Declaration of Candidacy Form to your Chapter PDC chair and pay a $25 fee for members or a $35 fee for non-members. By completing the Candidacy Form, Chapter PDCs and Education Chairs will better understand the needs of members and be able to offer courses in a timely manner to complete certification requirements. The IRWA International Professional Education Committee would like to thank the International Surveying and Engineering Committee IGC, and staff who have spent a considerable amount of time to develop this new certification to better serve your needs. We look forward to continuing a successful implementation and rollout of this exciting new program. |
Submit your Application for
Professional Education and Knowledge (PEAK)
Instructor Training
Please submit a letter of interest to the International Professional Education Committee (IPEC) to attend the IRWA’s Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) Instructor Development Training on April 7-8, 2025, at the Courtyard Seattle Downtown Lake Union.
Letter of Interest should include:
- The rationale and a brief description why for you want to be an IRWA Instructor.
- The IRWA course you believe you are qualified to instruct, which you will use as your basis throughout the PEAK training. Should you need access to a digital copy of the materials from the this course, please indicate it after receiving your confirmation letter.
- The Course Series with course descriptions are available by clicking the "Course Series Link" button below.
- A brief biographical sketch (4-6 sentences) outlining your occupational experience and achievements.
- Your resume, which should reflect a minimum of five years of right of way experience and 2-3 references.
- At least one letter of recommendation from one of the following: your Chapter President, Education Chair, or Region Chair or Vice Chair.
LETTERS OF INTEREST DUE BY FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Submit your letter of interest with attachments to IRWA's Education Coordinator, Nathan Cruzado at [email protected].
Confirmation letters will be sent in response to you by no later than Thursday, February 20, 2025. At that point, if accepted into the April 2025 PEAK Instructor Development Training, you will be able to register for the training and make the appropriate travel arrangements.
Confirmation letters will be sent in response to you by no later than Thursday, February 20, 2025. At that point, if accepted into the April 2025 PEAK Instructor Development Training, you will be able to register for the training and make the appropriate travel arrangements.
The PEAK objectives and assessment will confirm that at the conclusion of this training, you will:
| Please note there are a maximum of 40 seats available to attend this in-person training. The registration fee of $495.00 for this training is being generously funded by the Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF). Travel, meals, and hotel will be the responsibility of the participant. Selection will be made by the IPEC Instructor Development Subcommittee based on IRWA’s geographical and discipline-area needs, as well as the quality of your letter of interest. Those who are not selected will be placed on a waiting list for an opportunity to attend a future PEAK Instructor Development Training. |
You will complete four assessments during the training, which require you to present, instruct, and facilitate (see definitions on the following page). Based on your performance you will receive one of the following assessment scores Acceptable, Exceptional, Unsuccessful. The Assessment Criteria and PEAK Instructor Standards can be found by clicking the PEAK Instructor Standards" button above. If you receive an Acceptable or Exceptional score, you will be eligible to become an IRWA Instructor, provided you:
| Please note: If you receive an Acceptable score, you will be required to team teach at least once with another qualified IRWA instructor who has experience teaching the course before instructing on your own. If you receive an Unsuccessful score, you will receive detailed feedback for how you can improve upon your presentation, instruction, and facilitation skills and be given an opportunity to attend a future PEAK Instructor Development Training. Once approved as an IRWA Instructor, you have the option of teaching in-person classes, virtual courses or both. If you choose to teach virtually, you will be required to attend a one-hour training with IRWA Education staff prior to your first class using the IRWA’s virtual classroom platform. |
IRWA's New Right of Way Appraisal (R/W-AC) Certification Pathways
From IRWA's International Professional Education Committee
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Right of Way Appraisal (R/W-AC) Certification Pathways to better serve your needs and those of the appraisal profession. The International Valuation Committee and the Credentialing Subcommittee of the IPEC has worked diligently with the International Governing Council (IGC) and leaders across the Association to develop and integrate new coursework, right of way appraisal experience, licensing, and general appraisal education requirements. We feel it is important to provide you with a preview of the changes. The new requirements for all four pathways — R/W-AC for U.S., Canadian, International, and Cross Certification Appraisers can be found by clicking on the Program Guide found here. These new requirements will also allow members to acquire advanced knowledge from the appraisal profession and increase their value as professionals in the right of way appraisal industry. All members currently pursuing the RW-AC will be required to complete a Declaration of Candidacy Form, which will allow IRWA to track what you are working towards so that our staff and Chapter Professional Development Committee (PDC) Chairs can better assist you with your professional development needs. However, those who have already declared candidacy for the R/W-AC will not have to declare their candidacy again. | Now, the Credentialing Subcommittee is asking all of those who are currently pursuing the R/W-AC to select one of two options: 1. Stay on your current R/W-AC pathway. If you are currently pursuing the R/W-AC, you will be required to complete and submit this Declaration of Candidacy Form to your Chapter PDC Chair by no later than June 30, 2025, or you will automatically be placed into the new program. No fee will be charged for this initial declaration of candidacy, and you will have five years from June 30, 2025, to complete all the requirements of the pathway you are on. If you think you cannot complete the requirements during your five-year candidacy period, we suggest you choose the second option. 2. Migrate to one of the new R/W-AC pathways. If you choose this option, you will be required to complete and submit this Declaration of Candidacy Form to your Chapter PDC Chair and pay a $25 fee for members or a $35 fee for non-members. |
Request for Proposal
Courses 240i and 241i
The International Professional Education Committee (IPEC) is accepting proposals for the development of two new 4-hour courses titled 240i: Geothermal Basics and 241i: Solar Basics.
Course 240i: Geothermal Basics and Course 241i: Solar Basics will provide participants with new course development relating to geothermal energy and solar energy basics. These courses will include, terminology, project types, environmental concerns, and mitigation. In addition to project management concepts, this course will include international content and/or resources. These courses will be designed for in-person and virtual delivery. Course content will be applied using exercises, and knowledge will be assessed using a final exam.
If you have any questions, please contact Amir Vafamanesh, IRWA Organizational Learning & Development Manager, at [email protected] or (310) 538-0233 Ext. 142.
Course 240i: Geothermal Basics and Course 241i: Solar Basics will provide participants with new course development relating to geothermal energy and solar energy basics. These courses will include, terminology, project types, environmental concerns, and mitigation. In addition to project management concepts, this course will include international content and/or resources. These courses will be designed for in-person and virtual delivery. Course content will be applied using exercises, and knowledge will be assessed using a final exam.
If you have any questions, please contact Amir Vafamanesh, IRWA Organizational Learning & Development Manager, at [email protected] or (310) 538-0233 Ext. 142.
Submission Deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025, at Noon (Pacific)
Right of Way Magazine is Accepting Submissions for its January/February 2025 edition
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 22, 2024 | Contact Right of Way Magazine Editor Vivian Nguyen for submission guidelines and details |
Submit a Proposal to Present a Session at the Annual International Education Conference in 2025
The submission window is now open to submit a proposal to present an education session at the 2025 Annual International Education Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 1 to 4. |
Deadline to Submit:
November 12, 2024 @ 8:59 PM Pacific
Request for Proposal
Courses 643i and 646i
The International Professional Education Committee (IPEC) is accepting proposals for the development of two new 4-hour courses titled 643i: Air Basics and 646i: Soil Basics.
- Course 643i: Air Basics will provide participants with an introduction to air terminology, quality, and pollution as well as wind events, project effects, and mitigation. This course will also include international content. Application of course content will be applied using exercises and knowledge assessed using a final exam.
- Course 646i: Soil Basics will provide participants with an introduction to soil terminology, soil levels, erosion, soil management, protection, project effects, and mitigation. This course will also include international content. Application of course content will be applied using exercises, and knowledge assessed using a final exam.
Submission deadline is Monday, November 4, 2024, at Noon (Pacific)
Interested in Serving on Chapter 57's Board?
Are you interested in getting more involved with IRWA? Would you like to serve on Chapter 57's Board? We would love to have you! Vacant positions:
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