SAF Task Force on Forest Technology School Accreditation
Due to the increased role played by trained technicians in forest management, the evolution of the forest technology school recognition program, and the precedent for accreditation of associate degree programs set by other accreditors, the Society of American Foresters (SAF) is undertaking an evaluation of the merits of establishing an SAF program to accredit forest technology education programs. If approved, this accreditation program would replace the existing recognition program.
The SAF Council recently created an eight member Task Force on Forest Technology School Accreditation to complete the evaluation. The outcome of the evaluation will be for the Task Force to recommend a specific course of action to the Council. A roster of task force members is attached.
Chair
James H. Culbert - USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC
Representing: SAF Educational Policy Review Committee
Members
Lori J. Schmidt CF - Vermilion Community College, Ely, MN
Monica I. Spicker - Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
Representing: SAF Committee on Forest Technology School Recognition
Elizabeth A. Brantley CF - Penn State-Mt. Alto, Mt. Alto, PA
Representing: Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools
Joan M. DeYoung CF - Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
Representing: Western Instructors of Natural Resource Technology
John C. Welker, American Forest Management Inc., Charlotte, NC
Representing: Forest Technician Employers-Private Sector
Kenneth M. Laustsen CF - Maine Forest Service, Waterville, ME
Representing: Forest Technician Employers-Public Sector
Nancy Livingston - Tree Farmer, Hancock, WI
Representing: Public Interest
Staff Liaison
Terrance W. Clark CF
5400 Grosvenor Lane
BethesdaMD20814-2198
(301) 897-8720 Extension 123
(301) 897-3690
clarkt@safnet.org
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