The International Right of Way Association welcomes applicants to apply for a Right of Way Scholarship. Applicants must be an IRWA member in good standing for at least one year and must be committed to achieving the RWA and/or RWP credential. Scholarship funding can only be used towards the registration fee for eligible courses. Courses must be completed by June 30, 2023. Previous 40 for 40 Scholarship winners are not eligible. The RWIEF will fund the scholarship program for three years and provide up to $92,500.

Applications may be submitted to the IRWA website beginning January 15, 2020. The deadline for the application is May 1, 2020. Grantees will be notified by June 1, 2020 and the award will begin on July 1, 2020.

This course addresses all major aspects of property and asset management. Participants will learn how to establish a cost- effective management plan that increases profitability, conserves resources and reduces risk exposure for properties managed.

May 18-19, 2020 – Anchorage, AK

Brochure – 700

Topics:

• Establish, classify, and maintain a property inventory
• Develop simplified management policies andprocedures
• Identify and evaluate risks, hazards and liabilities
• Establish ownership monitoring schedules to controlencroachments and other unauthorized uses
• Decide if property should be leased, sold or held
• Recognize advantages and pitfalls of joint useagreements
• Effectively repair and maintain improved properties
• Profitably dispose of excess lands or property rights

This intensive course is designed to teach participants the necessary skills and knowledge to introduce and implement an asset management program within an organization. Asset management is the comprehensively planned management of a diverse portfolio of real estate for the optimum use of available assets. Participants will explore the comprehensively planned management of a diverse portfolio of real estate for the optimum use of available assets.

Brochure – 703

May 20, 2020

Course Level: Intermediate

Topics:

• Definition of asset management
• Aspects, considerations and goals of assetmanagement
• Prerequisites of successful asset management
• Identifying need for asset management
• Establishing an asset management program
• Steps and team formation
• Implementation of asset management programs
• Strategies and computer assistance options