SIUE’s CLI Approved for AIA Continuing Ed Credits

SIUE is pleased to announce that its premier continuing education program for the building industry, the Construction Leadership Institute (CLI), has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as an approved program eligible for continuing education credit.

“In addition to architects, many in the building industry such as professional engineers regard AIA Continuing Education certification as a stamp of approval for continuing education to maintain their certifications and licensure,” noted Chris Gordon, co-director of the CLI and chair of the Department of Construction in SIUE’s School of Engineering.

Registration is in progress for the 2014 session of the CLI scheduled to begin in early January.

The curriculum is designed to develop and hone leadership, as well as effective communications skills.  Other segments focus on crucial professional skills such as strategic thinking, networking, negotiation, finance, the creation of construction contracts, insurance and bonding, risk management and conflict management. The instructional team includes building industry professionals and subject matter experts.

“This program builds knowledge and skills that would otherwise take years of experience to develop,” said Sandra Hindelang, co-director of the CLI and director of Executive Education in SIUE’s School of Business.

To register, call Hindelang at (618) 650-2668 or visit siue.edu/business/cli.

About SIUE School of Business and the Department of Construction in the School of Engineering

U.S.News & World Report Best Colleges of 2014 lists SIUE among the best Regional Universities Midwest for the 10^th consecutive year and among the top 10 public universities in that category. The SIUE School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.  The Princeton Review lists the SIUE School of Business as one of the top 294 business schools in the U.S. and abroad.  The SIUE Department of Construction is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, a leading advocate for quality construction education.

Photo:  Attendees at a 2013 CLI session.