Each July, the University of Wisconsin and the city of Madison become home to credit union professionals who are investing in their careers and credit unions by attending the credit union movement's longest-running high-level educational program.

The CUNA Management School program builds dynamic leaders with a rigorous blend of university classes and experiential learning activities.

During CUNA Management School: Year One, you will cover:

• Credit Union Philosophy & the Cooperative Culture
• Credit Union Management
• Lending
• Basic Credit Union Ratios
• Asset-Liability Management
• Human Resource Management
• Effective Communication & Business Writing
• Serving Members of Modest Means
• Risk Management
• Leadership Development

Entering its 56th year, CUNA Management School has a well-earned reputation as an outstanding three-year executive education program that has prepared nearly 4,800 students. See stories about CUNA Management School graduates now!

CUNA Management School is designed specifically for credit union management personnel who aspire to achieve senior-level management and leadership positions in the credit union system. As a CUNA Management School student, you receive advanced academic training with practical, real-world applications that prove invaluable upon returning to your credit unions. You'll attend classes for three two-week terms over consecutive summers. In addition to on-site sessions, students must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive exam at the end of each term and two written projects during the three year period.

CUNA Management School is your next step toward professional growth and a position of executive leadership. Many graduates go on to hold high-level positions at state and national levels with credit unions and credit union professional organizations. A graduation diploma is issued in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Business and is recognized throughout the credit union movement as an honor and mark of accomplishment.

The American Council on Education's College Recommendation Service (ACE Credit) has evaluated and recommended college credit for all CUNA Management School courses. For more information, visit ACE Credit's Web site.

CUNA Management School: Year 1: July 11–23, 2010

CUNA Management School: Year 2:  July 11–23, 2010

CUNA Management School: Year 3:  July 11–23, 2010

Schedule

Credit Union Philosophy & the Cooperative Culture

· Discuss the basic operating principles of credit unions and explore their values in today's workplace

Serving Members of Modest Means

• Learn about opportunities to reach the unbanked through check cashing services and other transaction products and services

Team-Building Challenge

· Build individual and team effectiveness with this adventure in teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

Basic Credit Union Ratios

· Gain a working understanding of various financial ratios and NCUA's CAMEL rating system

Asset-Liability Management I

· Develop a basic understanding of the concepts and techniques of asset-liability management

Credit Union Management

· Create a climate for effective management

Project Orientation

· Prepare for the research project

Risk Management

· Focus on major risks (internal and external fraud, forgery, scams, violence in the workplace, bomb threats, extortion, and disasters) as well as risks created by new services such as ATMs, wire transfers, plastic cards, safe deposit boxes, and other "speculative" ventures

Leadership Development

· Identify key leadership practices and develop methods of communicating them

Effective Communication & Business Writing

• Discover language that gets results

Lending

• Learn the keys to an effective credit union lending program
• Improve your understanding of loan policies, open-ended lending, collections, and bankruptcy issues

Human Resource Management

• Learn the keys to successfully manage staff and achieve results

Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.

CPE Credits

"After only one year of the program, I am already seeing the benefits of CUNA Management School. The topics which the instructors present in Madison provide an overview of all areas of a credit union and are applicable regardless of your position within your credit union. The networking contacts which I made are already not only a valuable resource to me as I implement new products and services within my credit union, some are friendships which I know will follow me throughout my career. Finally, the first year project A Historical Perspective, although time consuming, has given me a great deal of knowledge about my credit union, our history, where we've been, and where we're headed for in the future. A wonderful experience thus far...I'm anxious to see what the next two years will bring!"
---- Heather Luciani, Class of 2006

"This has been an eye-opening experience. Not only have I grown as a manager, but I have grown as a person. I have pushed myself to do things that I did not know I was capable of doing. It has given me the drive to strive for a senior management position."
---- Carol Sapp, O Bee Credit Union

"CUNA Management School has increased my overall knowledge of the credit union movement, my awareness of community involvement, as well as being able to push myself both physically and mentally in numerous assignments. The networking and friendships that I have made at CMS have been beneficial to me both professionally and socially as I will be in contact with my classmates for the years to come. After presenting my first year project to my board of directors and having them see our strong points and some of our weaker ones (that they might have been unaware of), led to my new position as supervisor of finance and development."
---- Adam H. Sherman, Supervisor of Finance and Development, Brotherhood Credit Union

"I would say that CUNA Management School is one of the most challenging and rewarding professional educational experiences in which I have participated. The commitment of time over a three year period is not for the faint of heart! The time spent in each of the two week residential sessions over three years is challenging, enlightening, and worthwhile. The 2nd and 3rd year projects, while somewhat daunting, are very effective at presenting the participant with opportunities to apply the concepts and training gained from each class time. The meaningful service project our class participated in last year (home repairs for local citizens) was the highlight of my CUNA Management School experience thus far. It will forever leave me with the humble reminder that the credit union philosophy of "Not for profit, not for charity, but for service" is still alive and still important today."
---- Anita S. Hart, Vice President, Consumer Loan Servicing, HarborOne Credit Union

"I found the program to be exceptional. The classes were pertinent, with knowledgeable and interesting teachers. They taught a range of topics that provided both breadth and depth to my understanding of credit union operations. Even the classes that didn’t appeal to me at the time have had an effect on me. As we all deal with the day-to-day tasks in our jobs it is common for our focus to narrow. The program jogged that focus wider for me than it has ever been. The truly incomparable aspect of the Management School experience, though, was the interaction between the class members. This was unique of all my training over the years. The mix of backgrounds, points of view, and personalities energized me in my job, and carried over into my personal life, too. To have so many people committed to helping their members achieve their financial dreams through credit unions is awesome and inspiring."
---- Regina English, Controller, Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

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Dr. Chuck Pulvino, Ph.D.

Mike Schenk

Bill Klewin

Steve Rick

Sarah Gibson

Buck Joseph, Ed. D.

Dale Feinauer

Deb Denure

Scholarships

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