General Information
Virginia Tech in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health is pleased to offer a short course dedicated to the financial side of maintaining waterworks. In the present economic climate, it is critical that waterworks personnel understand and implement a business plan that allows for an analysis of needs, budget development, and capital improvements. As a part of the planning process, one needs to consider the appropriate rate structure for a community, potential sources of grants or low interest loans, and communication with decision makers and the public. All of these subjects will be covered through lecture, class discussions, and hands-on computer activities. The training manual you will use was specifically designed for this course.
Continuing Education Units
You will receive a certificate awarding 2.8 Continuing Education
Units for successful completion of the short course.
Location and Lodging
The short course will be held at the Virginia Tech Richmond
Center located at 2810 North Parham Road, Suite 300,
Richmond, Virginia. For non-commuters, lodging
arrangements will be made for you at the Westin Richmond
West at 6631 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia.
VDH Scholarships and Program Costs
Virginia Tech has been awarded grant monies from VDH to award
scholarships to operators who will participate in this course. A
scholarship covers all but $135 of your registration fee (includes five
nights of lodging, daily breakfast, lunch and breaks, dinner on Monday
and Wednesday, and course materials.) Sign up early to ensure your seat
in the course, we are only able to accept 25 participants. Commuters
will pay a $85 fee (includes daily breaks, lunches, and course
materials.)
Sign up early to ensure your seat.
Sponsored by:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Continuing and Professional Education
For More Information:
For further information about program content, please contact Dr.
Gregory Boardman, phone (540) 231-1376, fax (540) 231-7916, or e-mail
gboard@vt.edu.
For more information about registration, lodging, and scholarships contact
Colleen Bartos, phone (540) 231-7832, fax (540) 231-9886, or e-mail cbartos@vt.edu