Florida International University’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program is now open at FIU at I-75 in Miramar (http://broward.fiu.edu/), welcoming the sixth cohort of EMPA students. The FIU EMPA program enjoys a retention rate of 95% and a graduation rate of 90% in 16 months. We are currently accepting EMPA applications for the 2018…
By Jamie Titcomb, Town Manager Ocean Ridge During my 20-plus years in public service positions, I’ve always been a passionate advocate for utilizing our best hidden asset we have right in our communities: our bright, motivated, earnest and energetic youth! They are all around us, in our high schools, colleges and vocational/technical programs. How many…
One of FCCMA’s priorities this year is to increase the amount and type of training offered. The Professional Development Committee has prepared training on a variety of subjects in different venues with a focus on low-cost and high value. This is particularly important for those of us from smaller cities with limited travel budgets and…
On August 22, 2017, FCCMA Member Sharon Ragoonan presented a certificate to the North Miami Council…
The ICMA Coaching Program develops webinar topics through the ICMA State Association and Outreach Coaching Partners and their affiliates. ICMA begins with suggestions received and then invites the Partners to use an online survey in November to prioritize them, advise about scheduling issues, and recommend presenters. ICMA looks for a diversity of topics and presenters…
FCCMA held an onsite training session in Lake City on Friday, October 6th. The topic was “Infrastructure Financing for Utilities.” Pictured from left to right: Greg Lang, Mittauer & Associates; Dave Mecusker, Lake Butler; Joanne Luther, Live Oak; John-Paul Ledford, Starke; Sara Owen, Lake Butler; Bob Milner, Starke; Eddie Quinn, FATHOM; Jason Shefler, Mittauer &…
Dates The Level 1 class is scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, Nov 28-Dec 1, 2017. Schedule The class will run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. There will be morning and afternoon breaks, plus an hour and 15 minutes for lunch. Location The class will be held at the Rohde Building, 401 N.W. 2 Avenue, Miami, FL…
How long have you been a FCCMA member? Since 2015 Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long? Yes, since 2015 Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education. Masters’ degree in Business Administration What got you interested in public service? In high school, I thought I wanted to be the president of a…
