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American Consulting
Engineers Council
Volume XXII, Number 8
May 4,
2001
1015 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-7474
Fax
202-898-0068
www.acec.org
E-mail acec@acec.org
Francis George, Editor
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Fulbright Awards
Available… The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering lecturing/research awards in 140 countries for the 2002-2003 academic year. Some 99 of these prestigious awards are in the field of Engineering. Fulbright opportunities are available not only for college and university faculty and administrators, but also for professionals from business and government, as well as independent scholars and many others. Eligibility criteria include U.S. citizenship, a Master's or Ph.D., and college or university teaching experience at the level and in the field of the specific award. Traditional Fulbright awards are available from two months to an academic year or longer. A new short-term grants program-the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program- offers two-to-six-week grants in a variety of disciplines and fields. While foreign language skills are needed in some countries, most Fulbright lecturing assignments are in English. Some 80 percent of the awards are for lecturing. Application deadlines for 2002-2003 awards are: For more information, contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) at 3007 Tilden St., NW, Suite 5L, Washington, DC 20008-3009; 202-686-7877; apprequest@cies.iie.org. Information and an online application are also available on the Web at http://www.cies.org. The Fulbright Scholar Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Featured ACEC Publications . . . The Design Professional's Handbook on Design-Build Project Delivery is a practical guide to firms considering and performing design-build projects. It analyzes the important risks, steps, and milestones necessary to successfully complete such projects. Order ACEC publication #ELW-371 at $29 members ($39 nonmembers) plus $4 shipping/handling. Contact ACEC (202-347-7474) for information on discounts on 15 or more copies. WIRED! A practical marketing guide to helping you better understand your clients' needs, and deliver the value-added services they desire. Purchase your copy of WIRED! now and begin building those long-term client relationships that are so important to your business. ACEC publication #332. $49 members ($69 nonmembers) plus $4 shipping/handling. Contact ACEC for information on discounts on ten or more copies. To order an ACEC publication, FAX (202) 789-7220 or e-mail publications@acec.org. Include the title and publication number of the book, your Mastercard, Visa, or American Express number with the expiration date, contact name, firm name, street address, phone number, and e-mail address. David McCullough Headlines San Antonio David McCullough, the dean of American historians and Pulitzer Prize winner, will address the ACEC members during the Council's Annual Convention in San Antonio. Mary McGrory in her weekly column, described McCullough's recent speech at the Library of Congress as "beautiful and compelling"; his presentation a "scholar and showman"; his upcoming testimonials to the Congress on a memorial to John Adams will bring "full houses and great riches to all in Washington who crave good language and big ideas." You can see, hear, and meet McCullough on Monday, May 14. His presentation, "First Principles," is a must see event in San Antonio. For more information on ACEC’s Convention in San Antonio, visit http://www.acec.org/Events/sanantdefault.htmThe Human Resources Forum, dedicated to human resources professionals in consulting engineering firms, makes its return to the program at the San Antonio Convention (this forum last appeared in 1994). Human Resource Professionals can dialogue about their concerns with their peers on Sunday afternoon, May 13, from 1:30 to 4:30PM. For more information on ACEC’s Convention in San Antonio, visit http://www.acec.org/Events/sanantdefault.htm Tracks Lead to Round-up at San Antonio Tracks on information technology, marketing and human resources are key features for the ACEC Annual Convention. Designed for the professional who can come only for a day, these tracks bring the best speakers, the latest information and best practices to professionals engaged in important business arenas. Special registration fees are available. Check the ACEC San Antonio Convention web page at www.acec.org for details, or call the Education Department at 202-347-7474. For more information on ACEC’s Convention in San Antonio, visit http://www.acec.org/Events/sanantdefault.htm SEI Panelists Divulge Program Secrets Four Senior Executives Institute (SEI) executives are hosting a roundtable on May 15 during ACEC's Convention in San Antonio. The panelists represent CA, TN, and TX; firm sizes range from 30 to over 400 employees; and technical and non-technical leaders.The program promises to be valuable, judging from the fact that last year's panelists were bombarded with questions such as: How does SEI compare to an MBA or Executive program? What is your perspective on creating a leadership cadre? What were your colleagues' expectations when you returned from SEI? What is the best age range and firm position for someone to participate in and benefit from SEI? How did your firm handle the specter of "coronation" for the individual sent to SEI? How did your firm handle the time and financial commitment of SEI? The ACEC Senior Executives Institute is a comprehensive leadership program for design professionals. Only 11 seats are remaining in SEI Class VI, which starts October 13-18, 2001 in Washington, DC. Click here for details and registration. For more information on ACEC's Convention in San Antonio, visit http://www.acec.org/Events/sanantdefault.htm. Over $40,000 Available to SEI Class VI Firms CNA/Schinnerer, DPIC Companies, RA&MCO Insurance Services and Terra Insurance Company are continuing to provide financial support to policyholders participating in The ACEC Senior Executives Institute (SEI). "We believe the Institute provides a tremendous opportunity for executives of design firms to enhance their leadership, management and business skills," notes Thomas A. Porterfield, Jr., Vice President of Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. Limited fellowships and scholarships are quickly being reserved, with over half of the 26 seats in SEI Class VI already reserved. Click here for details, or contact Maria Galvan (mgalvan@acec.org, 202-682-4328). For more information on ACEC’s Convention in San Antonio, visit http://www.acec.org/Events/sanantdefault.htm Alliance for Energy and Economic Growth Having failed to make the necessary steps to meet current energy needs, the United States is in need of a coherent and comprehensive energy policy to ensure that the nation has reliable and affordable energy resources to meet our future needs, according to The Alliance for Energy and Economic Growth. ACEC is a member of the alliance. The nation is experiencing rolling blackouts, spiking natural gas prices,
escalating electricity costs, and higher prices at the gasoline pumps. And, demand for raw
energy resources is growing, says the alliance. In the next two decades, the United States
wiill need: Not only has it been more than 25 years since a major new petroleum refinery has been constructed in the country, but in the last two decades, half of all existing refineries have closed. America's dependence on foreign oil is growing: In 1973, we imported 36 percent of our oil; currently, 56 percent of our oil is imported; and by 2020, it is estimated that more than 65 percent will be imported. More than 1,300 new power plants will be needed by 2020. U.S. demand for electricity is growing by 10,000 megawatts per year, but only about 8,000 megawatts of capacity are being added annually. The Alliance for Energy and Economic Growth will seek to provide a united voice in support of a national energy policy necessary for economic growth and environmental progress. For more information, contact Bo Choi at AEEG: 1615 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20062, 202-463-5533. What Kind of Review Does Your Firm Need? ACEC’s Peer Review Program is co-sponsoring the Internal versus External Peer Review Session in San Antonio. The four-person panel will consist of firms that either conduct their own internal reviews, are involved with ISO 9000 reviews, or participate in the ACEC Peer Review Program. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of review? What would work best for your firm? Case studies that demonstrate potential strengths and weaknesses in your firm will give you answers on how you might resolve these issues. Join us on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 from 10:15 to 11:45 to get answers to these questions and more. For more information on ACEC’s Convention in San Antonio, visit http://www.acec.org/Events/sanantdefault.htm The following editions of the Last Word are available online, to retrieve a particular issue, choose the date from the drop down box below, and click "Go Get It!" |