MORPC has formed education partnerships to encourage public sector service professionals to obtain additional degrees and build competences.
Denison Edge Partnership
MORPC has partnered with Denison Edge for 25% off MBA-quality, upskilling programs.
Denison Edge is an extension of Denison University’s career center, located in downtown Columbus, offering a series of career-relevant programs and a collaborative learning environment for lifelong learners to advance with highly competitive skill sets. Denison Edge bridges the gap between higher education and industry so students, employers and employees can deepen career skills, cultivate experiences, and build connections.
Click here for a preview of the 2023 Executive Series and here for an overview of the 2023 New Manager Series.
To browse available programs and for more information on Denison Edge, please visit edge.denison.edu.
Franklin University Partnership
MORPC-member government employees can receive 20% tuition discounts on undergraduate and master degrees, 10% discount on doctoral online programs, and free books for many degrees.
More information on the partnership is available in this one-page fact sheet or by going to franklin.edu/MORPC. Those interested can contact Brian Petereit, Partnership Account Manager, at 614.947.6840 or Brian.Petereit@franklin.edu.
The Ohio State University – John Glenn College of Public Affairs Benefit
MORPC has partnered with the Glenn College at OSU to offer a 20% discount on the Management Advancement for the Public Service (MAPS) courses.
These courses provide professional training in leadership, personal development, diversity and inclusion, program management, and more. These short, intensive classes are offered online or on campus. They are specifically designed for public and nonprofit employees at all career levels.
To register for a course or for more information, visit the Glenn College website here. You will be asked to enter membership code 605023 to receive the MORPC partner price of $225 per course – a 20% savings. A full schedule is listed in this flyer.
Ohio University Partnership
MORPC and the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service have partnered to encourage more public-sector professionals to pursue a graduate degree, while also providing students with practical experience in local government.
Employees who work for a MORPC-member government are eligible to receive a $1,000 incentive scholarship for their second academic term when pursuing Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) and online MPA programs, as well as the online Master of Sustainability, Security, and Resilience (MSSR) Program.
More information on the partnership is available at onlinemasters.ohio.edu/MORPC. Those interested can contact Joe Wakeman, Manager of Enrollment and Student Success, at 740.593.2133 or wakemanj@ohio.edu.
Ohio University also offers its Governing Essentials for Local Elected Officials training series, from which elected officials in MORPC-member communities can benefit. This introductory program for public servants begins Friday, February 23rd, 2023, and will feature two full-day, in-person workshops, three half-day virtual workshops, and a field trip in Central Ohio. Registration for the Feburary 2023 cycle opens in January. Contact GVAcademy@ohio.edu with questions. Class size is limited.
Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals (APBP) – 2023 Webinar Series
The 2023 APBP webinar series has been announced and is now available! Check out the list below, or visit the new APBP Education Center to see the details of each monthly webinar. MORPC will be hosting group viewings of these webinars throughout 2023. If you are unable to join us for the group viewings, you can find webinar pricing information for individuals or company group access here.
All APBP webinars begin at 3 p.m. ET on the third Wednesday of each month, unless there is a conflict with a major holiday/observance. Monthly webinars are eligible for 1.0 hour of AICP Certification Maintenance credit.
2023 Webinar list
January 18, 2023 | From Complete Streets to Complete Networks: A Data-Driven, Performance-Based, Multimodal Planning Tool
February 15, 2023 | Strengthening Community Connections Through Bike Infrastructure, Transit Integration, and Local Tourism
March 15, 2023| Data Storytelling for Multimodal Pathways
April 19, 2023 | Give Your Bus a BOOST!
May 17, 2023 | Active Mobility for Older Adult Communities through Planning and Implementation
June 21, 2023 | More Than a Cycle Lane: How Investment in Better Walking and Cycling Networks Improves Accessibility for People with Disabilities
July 19, 2023 | Evolution of Bikeways – How Cities Have Progressed with the Ever-Changing Design Guidance and Research
August 16, 2023 | Systemic Safety – From Analysis to Implementation
September 20, 2023 | Community-led Temporary Demonstrations & Partnerships
October 18, 2023 | TBA
November 15, 2023 | How to Keep a Statewide Plan Off the Shelf; Pedestrian Planning in Minnesota
December 20, 2023 | Lighter, Faster, Drier: Beyond Quick-Build Towards Resilient Treatments for High-Quality Active Transportation Infrastructure
Contact Jordan Petrov at jpetrov@morpc.org if you are interested in attending the MORPC group viewings of the 2023 APBP webinars.
YWCA Discounted Trainings
MORPC is a proud partner of the YWCA Columbus. As a member benefit, MORPC members can engage in discounted trainings facilitated by the YWCA. Members can receive 10% off the total cost of their first service contract, for the calendar year. For more information, please contact Ralonda Hampton, MORPC’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement Officer at rhampton@morpc.org.