Planning & Zoning Chancellor's Certificate Program, UM-St. Louis Continuing Education

Chancellor's Certificate Program
in
Planning and Zoning

2007-2008 Courses

Two courses covering the fundamentals of the planning and zoning
commission and the critical elements of the job
of planning and zoning commissioner.

The 2008-2009 course schedule will be available late this summer.
The informaton provided here may serve as a guide
for those considering the courses.
Click here for module descriptions.

Gain a broad overview of the job of the planning and zoning commissioner, including issues that must be addressed and the processes that a commission must use to be successful. These two courses review critical practices and technical processes for management of meetings and hearings, interacting with the public, and conducting the business of planning and zoning. Selected sessions provide an overview of the key issues addressed through planning and zoning practice.

Fundamentals
of Planning and Zoning
(course description)

Thursdays,
October 4–November 15, 2007
(excluding November 8)
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Module 1: Planning and Placemaking: Why Bother to Plan? [Oct. 4]

Module 2: Developing a Comprehensive Plan [Oct. 11]

Module 3: Legal Aspects of Planning and Zoning [Oct. 18]

Module 4: Implementing a Comprehensive Plan [Oct. 25]

Module 5: Zoning [Nov. 1]

Module 6: Ethics and Effective Public Hearings [Nov. 15]

Advanced Issues
in Planning and Zoning
(course description)

Thursdays,
January 17–February 21, 2008
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Module 7: Site Plan Review [Jan. 17]

Module 8: Responsible Growth, Stormwater Management, and Sustainable Site Design [Jan. 24]

Module 9: Financing [Jan. 31]

Module 10: Annexation [Feb. 7]

Module 11: Integrating City and Regional Plans [Feb. 14]

Module 12: Transportation and Land-Use Connections [Feb. 21]

These courses provide valuable education for:

Municipal and county planning and zoning commissioners
Elected officials including mayors and city council members
Planning directors and staff
Citizens seeking to become involved in local planning and decision-making processes

SCHEDULE

Each course consists of six modules, or class sessions, that include lecture and discussion. Classes are held 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the J.C. Penney Conference Center, University of Missouri–St. Louis. You may sign up for an entire course or for individual modules.

CHANCELLOR’S CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

A noncredit Chancellor’s Certificate from the University of Missouri–St. Louis indicates that you have put in the time and effort to enhance your knowledge and improve your skills. Earn a Chancellor’s Certificate in Planning and Zoning for completion of any six modules over both courses. Coursework must be completed by the end of the second course.

INSTRUCTORS

Course instructors are professional, practicing planners in the St. Louis region and members of the American Planning Association St. Louis Section as well as the national and state APA.

ASSESSMENT

Each module includes an assessment element through open participation, to verify participants have an understanding of the key concepts taught in the module.

FEES

One course: $300
Both courses: $575
Individual modules: $60 each
CEU* recording fee: $10

*CEUs are available only for an entire course. To request CEUs, please contact Stephen Smith at (314) 516-5948 or via e-mail.

REGISTRATION

ONLINE:
Go to the Course Description page, click on the course or module number, and compete the online registration form. You will need to pay with a MasterCard, Visa, or Discover credit card.
Note: To register for both courses and save $25, you will need to use one of the other forms of registration.

MAIL or FAX:
Download the registration form. Complete the form and follow the instructions for mailing or faxing.

PHONE:
Contact Stephen Smith at (314) 516-5948.

Walk-in registrants are welcome.

Sponsors:

American Planning Association St. Louis Metropolitan Section - The APA is
an organization of professionals who work in urban and regional planning.
Local Government Partnership
University of Missouri–St. Louis
- Public Policy Administration
- Continuing Education
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
University of Missouri Extension