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Housekeeper’s Association releases the master’s program
Westerville, OH — The Board of Directors of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) recently met and approved the program framework for two new prestigious IEHA educational designations, Master Certified Executive Housekeeper (Master CEH) and Master Registered Executive Housekeeper (Master REH).
These credentials are designed to raise awareness of the knowledge, professionalism and skill levels achieved by designation holders, and to highlight their premier role as leaders and educators within IEHA and the housekeeping field.
“Just as a master's degree is an academic recognition granted to persons that have undergone a course of study showing mastery of a specific field of professional practice or study, IEHA's Master's Program will be for IEHA’s elite members committed to continuous improvement and propagating professionalism,” says IEHA CEO/Executive Director Beth Risinger.
Through a reciprocal arrangement, IEHA will work with Master designation holders in order to benefit themselves and all IEHA members by promoting the collective knowledge of these most experienced and accomplished members of IEHA through educational initiatives and mentorship.
Interested CEH and REH members wishing to pursue this additional designation can get more information and to download the Master CEH or Master REH application, please visit www.ieha.org
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Babson students create sustainability class
BABSON PARK, Mass.—Babson College student Eco Reps have successfully created a Sustainability Class to be included as part of the First Year Seminar (FYS) curriculum at Babson.
The program trains student to assist the Sustainability Office with campaigns promoting environmentally responsible behavior in the fall semester. In the spring semester, students are responsible for choosing and organizing their own project to effect sustainable change on campus.
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U Tennessee gains energy management plan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—The Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tennessee, in partnership with Knoxville Utilities Board, have agreed to develop a long-term plan to enhance energy efficiency and energy management on the university’s Knoxville campus.
TVA’s EnergyRight Solutions for Business program will work with the university’s flagship campus to create a 10-year strategic energy roadmap, setting targets for electricity demand reduction and annual energy savings.
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JD/Sustainability degree available
BERKELEY, Calif.—Berkeley Law and UC Berkeley’s Energy and Resources Group (ERG) have created a concurrent degree program that enables students to earn both a J.D. and an M.S. or M.A. after four years of study.
The program reflects a growing interest in energy-related legal work and a spike in job opportunities within the field.
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Ride sharing goes social
PHILADELPHIA—Temple University is partnering with Zimride, a ride-sharing software tool that uses social networking functionality to share commutes.
Using a private, web-based network, students, faculty, and staff can connect and arrange to travel with others who have similar commuting patterns or plans for one-time rides.
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PA schools to cut energy costs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thanks to a donation from integrated energy company, Direct Energy, eight schools in the North Penn School District north of Philadelphia and eight charter schools in the Pittsburgh area will use energy efficiency to work to cut their electricity costs by 5% to 15% under the auspices of the Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Schools Program.
The program goal is to help students, teachers, administrators, and custodial staff make their use of energy more efficient. In addition, the program will reach beyond school walls with distribution of energy efficiency and conservation tips in the surrounding communities.
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