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 Planning and Zoning course dates are:
Fundamentals -- 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 15-Nov. 19
Advanced Issues -- 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18
The order of the modules and the module instructors may change from what appears on this Web site. The informaton provided here may serve as a guide for those considering the courses. Click here for module descriptions.
The 2008-2009 schedule will be available in September.
The fees will remain the same.
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 Thursdays, 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] |
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Advanced Issues Thursdays, 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. |
*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: MAIL or FAX: PHONE:
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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