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Institute and Academy

The Oklahoma Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute and Academy programs are educational certification programs designed to develop technical skills and administrative, financial and leadership abilities. Presented in conjunction with the Oklahoma Municipal Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officials Association.
Institute and Academy March, 24-27, 2025
Location: Stillwater

Program Information 

  • Pricing

    Institute: $425
    Academy: $475
    Registration for both Institute and Academy include breakfast, a graduation luncheon, materials and refreshments.

     

    Academy/Institute Zoom Sessions - 2025 Dates TBD

    • $50 per person, per session
  • 2024 Institute Agenda
    Monday, March 4, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8:30-11:30 a.m. Presentation Skills Peter Margaritis
    11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own  
    12:30-2:15 p.m. Introduction to Public Administration Ross Vanderhamm
    2:30-2:45 p.m. Break  
    2:45-4:45 p.m. Records Management Patricia Nunes
    Tuesday, March 5, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8-11 a.m. Growth Mindset Abbey Davis
    11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch on your Own  
    12:15-3:15 p.m. Ethics Dave Slezickey
    3:15-3:30 p.m. Break  
    3:30-5:30 p.m. Employment Law Monica Coleman
    Wednesday, March 6, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8-11 a.m. Fraud and Cyber Security speakers Andrew Harris and Josh MacDiarmid
    11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Graduation Luncheon  
    12:15-3:15 p.m. Election Administration Kelly Danner
    3:15-3:30 p.m. Break  
    3:30-5:30 p.m. Economic Development Lisa Smith
    Thursday, March 7, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8-11 a.m. Leadership Cristy Morrison
    11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch on your own  
    12:15-3:15 p.m. Introduction to Fiscal Management Rachel Domnick
    3:15-3:30 p.m. Break  
    3:30-5:30 p.m. Written Communication Kim McCrackin
  • 2024 Academy Agenda
    Monday, March 4, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8:30-11:30 a.m. Communication Lori Mueller
    11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own  
    12:30-2:15 p.m. Public Personnel Management Kory Atcuson
    2:30-2:45 p.m. Break  
    2:45-4:45 p.m. Growth Mindset Abbey Davis
    Tuesday, March 5, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8-11 a.m. Ethics Dave Slezickey
    11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch on your own  
    12:15-3:15 p.m. Conflict Management Christy Driskel
    3:15-3:30 p.m. Break  
    3:30-5:30 p.m. GASB Update Chris Pembrook
    Wednesday, March 6, 2024
    Time Session Speaker
    8-11 a.m. Fraud and Cyber Security Andrew Harris and Josh MacDiarmid
    11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Graduation Luncheon  
    12:15-3:15 p.m. Leadership Aaron Light
    3:15-3:30 p.m. Break  
    3:30-5:30 p.m. Budget approvals/projections Christian York

Certification Programs

Institute

one-time fee of $20 is required to participate in the Institute program and participants must be either a clerk or treasurer. If you serve as both the clerk and treasurer for your municipality a one-time fee of $40 is required to participate in the Institute program. The fee must be received in order for your registration to be officially completed. Any hours attended prior to official enrollment in the certification program will not be included on your transcript. The Institute certification program is a precursor to the Academy certification program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the Academy.

 

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Academy

one-time fee of $20 is required to participate in the Academy program and participants must be either a clerk or treasurer. If you serve as both the clerk and treasurer for your municipality a one-time fee of $40 is required to participate in the Academy  program. The fee must be received in order for your registration to be officially completed. Any hours attended prior to official enrollment in the certification program will not be included on your transcript. The Institute certification program must be completed prior to enrolling in the Academy.

 

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Policies and Information 

  • How do I keep track of my credit?

    You can track your credit with a transcript produced by OSU and sent out semi-annually in the spring and fall. It is important to note that in order for OSU to track your credit and for you to receive your transcript, you MUST be registered for the certification program which has a one-time $20 fee ($40 if requesting for both Clerk and Treasurer) and is separate from annual dues. Once Institute hours are completed, you can register for the Academy Certification for an additional $20 ($40 if requesting for both Clerk and Treasurer).

  • How can I request a copy of my transcript?
  • How many hours are needed to graduate (Institute and Academy)?

    Institute Clerks:

    • Public Administration - 60 hours
    • Social/Interpersonal - 40 hours
    • Electives - 20 hours

    Institute Treasurers:

    • 100 hours

    Academy Clerks:

    • 120 hours total

    Academy Treasurers:

    • 45 hours total
  • The Oklahoma Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Education Committee
    • Andrea Mullin, Member | Woodward, OK
    • Erin Crawfrod, Member | Enid, OK
    • Sarah Sharp, Member | Claremore, OK
    • Lindsey Grigg-Moak, Member | El Reno, OK
    • Jan Neufeld, Member | Atlus, OK
    • Brenda Hall, Member | Norman, OK
    • Christy Conrad, Member | Perry, OK
    • Kelly Danner, Member | Nicoma Park, OK
    • Cynthia Wayman, EX-Offcio | McLoud, OK
    • Curtis Green, Member | Broken Arrow, OK
    • Liz Sloat, Member | Lindsay, OK
    • Rebecca Ramsey, Member | Tulsa, OK 
  • Program Policies

    Full attendance is required to receive credit for Institute sessions. In order to receive credit, participants will need to scan the QR code at the door and fill out the form with first and last name.

     

    Sessions pending approval from IIMC and APT.

     

    Review the all CFW program policies. All programs presented by the Center for the Future of Work are subject to these policies.

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