FM Leadership Academy
Introduction
The FM Leadership Academy is specific to CSU Facilities Management. It is free to FM employees who participate, created by FM subject area experts. The intent is to open pathways for career advancement and to help employees explore different FM fields. It establishes opportunities for progression of roles and provides foundational learning for how to be a successful leader within our department. The purpose of the academy is to develop the expertise and contextual leadership skills through learning about the four main pillars of our business: Finance and Administration, Planning, Design, Construction; Utilities; Operations and Maintenance. Participants will cycle through all four topics areas during their time in the Academy.
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Spring 2023 Session
Applications were accepted January 23, 2023 through February 6, 2023 for the spring session.
Interested participants describe what interests them about the FM Leadership Academy, what they hope to gain from it, and how it will benefit their career goals. Remember to include first and last name, phone and email, FM section and current supervisor name, using the form below.
Who can apply?
- Full-time FM State Classified and Administrative Professional employees who have been in their position for a year or more.
- State Classified employees must have a satisfactory review of 2 or above.
- Administrative Professional employees must have a review of 3 or above.
- Anyone at any level of their career in all of the FM sections and groups may apply.
- Supervisor approval is required, indicated through a signature on the one-page application.
- Spanish translation services available, if needed.
Applications are submitted via email or in person at the HR/Personnel Office in Facilities Management North.
Contact Information
FM Leadership Academy Coordinator:
Karin Rees, 970-491-0115 or Karin.Rees@colostate.edu
FM Human Resources/Personnel Office:
Michelle Tate, 970-491-0323 or Michelle.Tate@colostate.edu
Schedule
- FM Leadership Academy Spring 2023 begins March 6 and concludes end of May 2023.
- Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Participants attend classes during work hours. No overtime needed.
Curriculum/Classes
Classes will be attended during work hours. No overtime needed. Classes are once a week during 4-hour blocks of time. There will be a variety of instruction styles in a classroom setting with time for practical discussion with the FM experts and participation from the class is an expectation. Spanish translation for classes will be available.
Examples of classes in the academy are:
- Developing Charge Rates
- Performance Management
- Maintenance and Operations of Building Systems
- Construction Project Management