Sculpting a successful career in credit union management requires experience, motivation, a commitment to credit union philosophy, and effective leadership skills. The Southeast Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Management School provides participants the opportunity to increase their business acumen and their leadership capabilities. Since 1971, the school — formerly known as the Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) Management Program — has given credit union professionals the inside track to achieving career success. Graduates consistently reach top leadership positions in credit unions, where they are prepared to handle the challenges credit unions face in human resource management, operations, marketing, financial analysis, risk management, and much more. Held June 8-15, 2007, at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, the Southeast CUNA Management School is the most comprehensive, college-level training program developed for Southeastern credit union staff. Students take a series of courses during each eight-day session for three consecutive years. Each session provides opportunities to master a challenging curriculum, to participate in hands-on projects, to exchange ideas with fellow attendees, and to further develop leadership skills. In addition, Southeast CUNA Management School students are given the opportunity to add practical value to their credit unions through 2nd and 3rd year research projects.

Here's What Students Learn...

First-Year Course is Full!

Second-Year Courses Include:

• Working Effectively with Your Board
• Team-Building
• Setting a Motivating Environment
• Employment Law
• Developing Business Presentation Skills
• Financial Data for Strategic Planning
• Interest Rates and Financial Markets
• Asset Liability
• Strategic Planning
• Management of Risk II
• Debate with Third-Year Class
• Marketing in Credit Unions
• Outdoor Ropes Course

Third-Year Courses Include:

• Credit Union Simulation
• Lending
• Experiential Leadership Exercise
• Technology in Credit Unions
• Project Planning and Pricing
• Fraud
• Individual Presentations of Long- and Short-Term Objectives
• Debate with Second-Year Class

Southeast CUNA Management School Graduates Receive...

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure used to accumulate a standard, permanent record of an individual's participation in noncredit continuing education programs. Southeast CUNA Management School graduates qualify for approximately 5.5 CEUs and acquire skills through comprehensive, hands-on training in a variety of courses.

Faculty

The Southeast CUNA Management School faculty is comprised of university faculty, credit union professionals, and other notable experts.

Who Should Attend?

Credit union managers, supervisors, and individuals interested in increasing or enhancing their managerial skills will greatly benefit from this program. The Southeast CUNA Management School can be a valuable part of the credit union experience. A student must be a full-time employee of a credit union affiliated with its league and CUNA with either management or supervisory responsibility; must be approved for enrollment by the Southeast CUNA Management School Admissions Committee; and must have submitted projects to the Southeast CUNA Management School representative of his/her credit union's league (applies to second- and third-year students only). SRCUS requires that the school be completed within five years of enrollment in the first-year class.

Due to the school's condensed format, enrollment is limited to 45 first-year students.

Sponsors

The school is sponsored by the following states: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, and Kentucky.

More About Southeast CUNA Management School Life

Tuition
Registration for a one-year enrollment in the school is $1,215. PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MAY 9, 2007, will qualify for a $100 DISCOUNT, making the fee $1,115. Purchase order registrations that require the Georgia Center to invoice the paying party will be invoiced at $1,215. Lunches, breaks, the graduation banquet, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), all educational materials, and classes are included in the fee. First-year students should anticipate a one-time class activity fee of no more than $150, to be imposed after conclusion of their class session. This is in addition to tuition.

Scholarships
Scholarship money is available to students from the 10 states that make up the Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS). Those states are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Contact your league education department to find out more about scholarships.

Schedule
Southeast CUNA Management School participants should report to the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education to register on Friday, June 8, 2007, 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET. A mandatory orientation begins at 4:30 p.m. for all classes, followed by a "get-acquainted" reception. Tentative class hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, Saturday through Friday. A group lunch will be provided daily. The traditional debate will be held on Wednesday evening, and the school will close with a semiformal graduation banquet on Friday evening, June 15. Plans for class parties will be announced later. Participants should plan to travel home on Saturday, June 16.

Dress
Students are encouraged to wear casual attire for classes. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case classrooms are cold. Business attire is required for the debate (on Wednesday) and the graduation banquet (on the concluding Friday).

Georgia Center Information

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities that develop intellectual and human potential. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer lab — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations, Jean Mann at 706-542-2237 or Jean.Mann@georgiacenter.uga.edu, by Friday, May 18, 2007.

Lodging (Georgia Center Hotel):
A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5:00 p.m. ET, May 15, 2007. The block begins on Friday, June 8, and ends on Saturday, June 16. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) At check-in, you must present your credit card or a completed credit card authorization form (for a copy, call 800-884-1381, Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Note: The Georgia Center is a smoke-free building; all lodging rooms are nonsmoking.

Travel Information:
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/about/directions.phtml. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center (hourly rates, maximum $8 each 24-hour period; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and the Georgia Center.