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Professional Golf TurfManagement School

Two-Year Certifi cate Program

Fall SessionOctober 3 - December 13, 2013

Winter SessionJanuary 6 - March 19, 2014

Presented by the NJAES Offi ce of Continuing Professional Educationtogether with the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science

Llanerch, Philadelphia, PAStephen Kay, Instructor

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About Our RootsCelebrating 53 years, the success of the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School is due in large measure to the values and visions of our program’s creator, Dr. Ralph Engel. Engel’s purpose was clear, “Provide a creative learning environment where golf course employees could build their skill level and knowledge base regarding the ever changing science of golf turf management.” Equally clear were Ralph’s values when dealing with his certifi cate students - mentoring fi rst, encouragement second, and massive exposure to the fi nest educators in golf turf science that he could locate. Fifty-three years later we continue to honor Dr. Engel’s dream of creating a world-renowned learning center for golf course employees pursuing additional certifi cation. Thousands have visited our campus since 1961 and hundreds are currently superintendents at many of the most highly regarded courses across the United States and around the world. We welcome you to come to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and experience the very best we have to offer.

Why Choose Rutgers University? Meeting Your Learning Needs• Our program has been designed exclusively for golf turf management professionals throughout North America, Europe and beyond.

• We have developed a partnership with SallieMae to assist with your educational loan needs.

• We offer many scholarships exclusively for fi rst year students. Returning students have even greater access to a broad portfolio of scholarship opportunities.

• We guarantee your tuition rate will be fi xed for each year of your two-year program.

• We offer the technical and managerial information you need to succeed as well as a university credential that is highly respected throughout the industry and around the world.

• Since our fi rst graduating class in 1962, over 2,300 golf turf professionals have graduated from our certifi cate program. Currently, 720 have advanced in their fi elds to become recognized superintendents in all 50 states and 11 countries or have become leaders in related turfgrass careers. An additional 550 plus are assistant superintendents worldwide. • Our program consists of two convenient 10-week sessions over two years and a 200-hour internship of supervised fi eld experience. In our intensive academic format, you will concentrate on the technical knowledge required of superintendents, apply the skills presented in the classroom to fi eld situations, and develop essential qualities of leadership that all successful managers should master.

• While on campus you will meet and work collaboratively with students from some of the world’s fi nest golf courses and will be educated by a highly talented and dedicated team of faculty and industry professionals.

• Program classrooms are located in the Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, located adjacent to our turfgrass research complex; at the Holly House, nestled within a world-renowned collection of American hollies in the Rutgers Display Gardens; and in our Campus Center, central to life at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University.

• Students in the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School will develop a network of support and friendship among their classmates, Rutgers turfgrass alumni, and golf turf industry professionals worldwide. Whenever or wherever you wish to relocate, there will be Rutgers turf alumni nearby.

Our program is highly recommended for those who have demonstdisplayed a strong commitment to advancement in a successful go

minimum of two years golf course employment experienc

Who Should Attend

• Superintendents

• Greenskeepers

• Assistant Superintendents

• Foremen

• Irrigation Technicians

• Mechanics

• Spray Technicians

• Other golf professionals with turf management responsibilities, e.g. owners, general managers, developers

• Sports Turf Managers

• College graduates in related fi elds who want to quickly establish a new career path

• Veterans of the U.S. military

Indian Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS

Nick LaPlante, 2008 Graduate

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Our Vision A World of OpportunityToday’s most successful golf turf managers are professionals who understand the game of golf, who have scientifi c knowledge of plants and their cultivation, and who know how to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound course. We believe successful golf course superintendents also require the skills to work within the constraints of a budget and to communicate effectively with their customers, managers/owners, vendors, and their golf course staff. This unique educational experience will prepare you for these challenges and more.

Our Goal Our goal is to provide an innovative learning environment which promotes creative opportunities for students to attain knowledge, develop skills, build self-confi dence and ultimately become leaders in the golf turf industry.

Convenient Falland Winter Sessions Our intensive program is designed to fi t conveniently around your work schedule. You have the option of attending our Fall Session from October 3 - December 13, 2013 or our Winter Session from January 6 - March 19, 2014. Program content and admission requirements for the Fall and Winter sessions are identical.

Students attending their fi rst year in the Fall of 2013 will return for their second year in the Fall of 2014 Students attending their fi rst year in the Winter of 2014 will return for their second year in the Winter of 2015. Class hours are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays for ten (10) weeks.

Learning Objectives • To develop a better understanding of the science behind the cultural practices utilized by golf course superintendents

• To refi ne and develop technical skills that are applicable to the art of greenskeeping that will be immediately useful in the management of golf turf

• To develop and justify budgets that will best serve the needs of both your golf course customers and your facilities

• To improve soft skills in personnel management and communication

• To learn about ongoing golf turf research activities, their applications and benefi ts at Rutgers

• To explore and attain national and international career opportunities in golf turf management and related industries

onstrated a proven interest in golf turf management and who haveul golf turf management career. Applicants are required to have aience or equivalent educational or workplace experience.

Where Are They Now?Graduates of the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management Schoolcurrently are leaders in the following industries:

• Golf Course Superintendents throughout the United States, Canada and Europe

• Owners of golf courses

• Agronomists

• Directors of professional sports turf fi elds and facilities

• Directors of corporate grounds and maintenance

• Directors of county and municipal parks

• Director of Nascar Infi eld Grounds

• Directors and sales representatives in seed, irrigation and equipment companies

Red Sky Ranch, Wolcott, COTyler Cole, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

“I have no doubt that without Rutgers, I would not be where I am today, so please pass on my gratitude to all the staff and faculty.”

- Jon White, Superintendent, Golf deDomont, Paris, France, Class of 2009

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Our Leadership Team

RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITYOF NEW JERSEY

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESDr. Robert M. GoodmanExecutive Dean, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Executive Director, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES)

OFFICE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONEdward V. Lipman, Jr.Director

Dr. Richard HurleyStudent/Curricula Advisor

Fran KoppellSenior Program Coordinator

CENTER FORTURFGRASS SCIENCEDr. Bruce ClarkeDirector

Dr. William A. MeyerAssociate Director,Faculty Advisor to The Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School

Rutgers University Faculty and Staff Our Team of Nationally Recognized InstructorsDr. Stacy Bonos, Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics

Mr. Richard Buckley, Manager, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

Mr. Patrick Burgess, Teaching Assistant, Doctoral Candidate, Plant Biology & Pathology

Mr. Joseph Clark, Principal Lab Technician, Turfgrass Research Farm

Dr. Bruce Clarke, Director, Turfgrass Pathology, Center for Turfgrass Science and Extension Specialist

Dr. Thomas Gianfagna, Professor, Turfgrass Physiology

Mr. Josh Honig, Research Associate, Plant Biology and Pathology

Dr. Richard Hurley, Adjunct Professor, Plant Biology and Pathology

Mr. Edward V. Lipman, Jr., Director, Offi ce of Continuing Professional Education

Dr. William A. Meyer, Professor, Turfgrass Breeding

Mr. James Morris, Associate Director, Offi ce of Continuing Professional Education

Dr. James Murphy, Extension Specialist, Turfgrass Management

Ms. Sabrina Tirpak, Principal Laboratory Technician, Plant Diagnostic Clinic

Specialists from Related IndustriesMr. Robert Dobson, Middletown Sprinkler Company, Middletown, NJ

Mr. William Jamison, Communications Consultant, Toms River, NJ

Mr. Stephen Kay, Owner/Golf Architect, Golf Course Design LLC, Egg Harbor City, NJ

Mr. Steven Kristoph, Owner, Steven Kristoph Nursery, Englishtown, NJ

Mr. Steven Langlois, Langlois Turf Consultants, Pitman, NJ

Mr. Steve McDonald, Owner, Turfgrass Disease Solutions, LLC, Spring City, PA

Mr. Bruce C. Neary, Owner, BCN Horticultural Services, Brick, NJ

Dr. Karen Plumley, National Account Manager, Mitchell Products, Millville, NJ

Ms. Marie Pompei, Sales Representative, FM Brown’s Sons, Inc., Sinking Spring, PA

Mr. Gene Westmoreland, Assistant Executive Director/Tournament Director Metropolitan Golf Association, Elmsford, NY

Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VATravis Marshall, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

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Golf Course SuperintendentsMr. Gary Arlio, Valley Brook Golf Course, Rivervale, NJMr. Tom Breiner, Verdesian Life Sciences, New York, NYMr. Chris Carson, Echo Lake Country Club, Westfi eld, NJMr. Tim Connolly, TPC at Jasna Polana, Princeton, NJMr. Russell Harris, Galloping Hill Golf Course, Kenilworth, NJMr. Jim Lynch, Mount Olive Township Parks and Recreation, Mount Olive, NJ

Mr. Jason Pierce, Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes, NJ

Grading Policyand Graduation RequirementsStudent performance will be evaluated in each class based on a combination of examinations, term papers, projects, attendance, and class participation. Students should allow approximately 20 hours per week for class preparation. Certifi cates of Completion are awarded at our annual graduation banquet to all students who successfully complete both semesters of class work, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and who successfully complete a summer fi eld internship of 200+ hours. Recognition for highest honors and honors is noted on certifi cates.

Recertifi cationCreditsPesticide Applicator Recertifi cation Credits are granted by most states for students in our program who have a current pesticide applicator license. If you wish to apply for recertifi cation credits in your state, you must fi ll out a form that will be provided to you on your fi rst day of class.

2012 Awards and RecognitionDr. Richard BuckleyNew Jersey Turfgrass Association (NJTA), Recognition Award, 2012

Dr. James MurphyRutgers University Executive Dean’s Awards, Outreach Excellence Award, 2012

Mr. Gene Westmoreland Distinguished Service Award by the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA), 2012

Country Club of Gwinnett, Snellville, GA

Vince Wood, 2012 Graduate

Promontory Golf and Ranch Club, Park City, UTSteve Benally, 2012 Graduate

Lakota Canyon Ranch and Golf Club, New Castle, COJared Stueber, 2006 Graduate

“I will always remember the guys I met from all over the country and laugh aboutthe memories and good times we shared throughout my time spent at Rutgers.”

- Christopher Tegano, Class of 2012

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“It was by far the best choice I ever made attending Rutgers.”

- Brian Clair, Royal Oaks Golf Club, Assistant Superintendent Class of 2011

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Stress PhysiologyExpand on how turfgrass adapts to environmental stress and how to successfully control and preevent damage.

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Review current mannagaa ement practices on the golf course from student presentations covering their summer work experiences.

Turfgrass Weeds IIIdentifying, managing and controlling turfgrass weeds in the golf course landscape.

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Second-Year Curriculum

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Field ExperienceOur students are required to participate in 200+ hours of in-service, fi eld experience (internship) following their fi rst 10-week session in the program. Not all internships are of similar length - April 1 and October 1 represent traditional start and end dates. You may complete your internship in your current position or we can assist you in locating an internship position. Internship opportunities exist at nationally recognized golf courses worldwide. Requirements for all internships include maintaining a daily log of activities, actual operation of various pieces of equipment and participation in various cultural practices. Students present their fi eld experience activities in written and oral reports during their second 10-week session. Intern presentations assist students with practice in organizing and presenting information publicly, while providing the opportunity to learn from the experiences of other classmates from around the United States and globally.

Field Trips New Jersey is home to many of the world’s most highly-rated golf courses. During each session, students visit many of these acclaimed courses, including Pine Valley Golf Course, Trump National - Philadelphia, and Libery National Golf Course.

Students will tour the USGA Museum and Archives, and go “behind the scenes” to meet the engineers in the testing laboratory where the USGA tests golf equipment. The USGA Museum is home to the world’s most extensive collections of golf memorabilia and literature.

ScholarshipProgramsThanks to the generous fi nancial support received from New Jersey’s golf turf community and beyond, we are able to offer a signifi cant number of scholarships to our incoming and returning students. Scholarship awards range from $100 to $5,000 and are awarded based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, service to the turfgrass communityand fi nancial need.

If you are interested in applyingfor a fi rst year scholarship toeither our fall or winter session, you MUST complete the scholarship application form included in this year’s catalog and attach it with your application for admission. Please be sure your letters of reference clearly address your qualifi cations to beawarded a scholarship.

Student Housing We have a wide variety ofoff-campus housing options available for students in our program. Students should budget between $2,500 to $4,000 for their housing expenses for each of our two ten-week sessions. Many of our housing options include laundry facilities and eat-in kitchens, while others do not. Students should make housing arrangements immediately after learning of their acceptance. Like most university communities, the demand for temporary housing within central New Jersey and the New Brunswick area is great, so the best options are quickly rented.

“The most memorable thing about Rutgers for me was the people I met and the friendships that I formed with classmates and mentors from throughout the country.”

- Ryan Berger, Glenmaura National Golf Course, Assistant Superintendent Class of 2010

Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, WITyson DeMeyer, 2014 Graduate (anticipated)

Loch Lomond Golf Club, ScotlandCallum Wark, 2014 Graduate (anticipated)

“I am thankful for all of your efforts to get me to this point. The owner holdsRutgers in high regards and was a huge consideration in hiring within.”

- Travis Martin, Meadow Lakes Golf Resort, Assistant Superintendent Class 2011

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Student Benefi ts and Recreation • Discounted rates at the Rutgers University Golf Course• Student rates for Rutgers sporting events• Purchase of a discounted University recreational pass which includes: - Indoor pools - Weight rooms - Indoor driving range - Racquetball courts - Basketball courts - Intramural sports

Learning Resources Chang Science LibraryStudents receive an introduction to Rutgers’ library system and all of its resources including reference material, trade publications and on-line databases.

Rutgers Learning Resource CenterThe Learning Resource Center offers students instruction in effective studying and test taking strategies. The Center also offers free group tutoring sessions for students who feel they would benefi t from extra assistance.

Computer LaboratoriesComputer laboratories are located in the Geiger Turfgrass Education Center and at multiple sites around campus. Use of the laboratories, along with classroom internet access, are available to all students in the program. Personal computers are strongly recommended.

Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni AssociationThe Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association enthusiastically supports all turfgrass management activities at Rutgers University. This active nationwide alumni network of over 2,300 members offers career opportunities to recent graduates and provides support for one another on a daily basis. Our alumni participate each year as instructors in our program and are available when and where needed. You will not fi nd a more dedicated community of professionals anywhere.

To fi nd a Rutgers alumnusnear you, please callFran Koppell at(732) 932-9271 ext. 637or contact her via e-mailat [email protected]

Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Gladstone, NJKyle Lenkey, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

Prairie Dunes, Hutchinson, KSByron Nielsen, 2013 Graduate

(Photo of Chris Ryan)

“Rutgers has a great golf turf management program. I have nothing but good things to say about their graduates.”

- Peter M. Delmas, Executive Vice President of Operations, International Hospitality Management

Peter has successfully developed and managed a host of hotels, resorts and golf courses including the Waldorf-Astoria, The Helmsley Palace, Trump National Golf at Briar Hall and Showboat Casino.

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Veterans Benefi tsThe United States Veterans Administration operates various education assistanceprograms for eligible veterans, surviving spouses or children of any war veteran killedwhile on duty with the Armed Forces, disabled veterans, dependents of a veteran with service that resulted in total disability, and certain members of the selected reserve. Admitted veterans are eligible for VA benefi ts. For more information, or to obtain a form, please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov.

Inquiries concerning eligibility and processing of your benefi ts for this program may be directed to www.cpe.rutgers.edu/VA or to Fran Koppell at (732) 932-9271 or [email protected].

Lifetime Learning Tax CreditStudents who attend may qualify for a ‘Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.’ A family may claim a credit up to $2000 maximum, equal to 20% of the fi rst $10,000 of educational expenses. Eligible education expenses are offset by scholarships, grants and employer-provided tax free educational assistance. The tax credit is subject to income and other limitations. For more details, consult IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefi ts for Higher Education” or discuss with your tax advisor.

UndergraduateDegree Option Rutgers University offers a four-year degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science, with a Horticulture/Turf Industry option at the Center for Turfgrass Science (CTS). Some of our students select a research option which provides excellent preparation for graduate school.This program is designed for students who desire a more in-depth study in applied science and entry into the turfgrass industry upon graduation. Our turf students are encouraged to take a Summer Co-op internship working at a golf course, sod farm, or sports fi eld. We can arrange for students to experience a paid summer internship at some of the most respected golf courses in the world.

Our Teaching/Researchand Outreach PartnershipRutgers University’s School of Environmental and Biological Sciences is a professional school supporting the citizens of New Jersey. We are home to the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, a source of mission-oriented basic and applied scientifi c research and outreach for the citizens of New Jersey. Central to our service mission was the 1991 establishment of the Center for Turfgrass Science (CTS). Its purpose is to generate and disseminate knowledge and provide education in turfgrass science by fostering a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary research, educational and outreach program. Rutgers University is internationally known for its turfgrass breeding program, which consistently develops superior cultivars of cool-season turfgrasses annually.

We maintain strong relations with the New Jersey turf industry and turf-related trade associations. The New Jersey Turfgrass Association, the New Jersey Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, the NJ Landscape Contractors Assocation, the Cultivated Sod Association of NJ, the Sports Field Managers Association of NJ, and the Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association all provide support in the form of research grants and scholarships, and work cooperatively with Rutgers to help you further your profession. One visible sign of the cooperation fostered between the University and New Jersey’s turfgrass community is the Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, which is dedicated solely to turgrass education and research.

For more informationon the Center for

Turfgrass Science (CTS),please contact:

Dr. Bruce Clarke, DirectorPhone: (732) 932-9400

E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Richard Hurley Phone: (732) 932-9375 ext. 339

E-mail: [email protected]

You may also visit the website at:

http://turf.rutgers.edu

Logan River Golf Course, Logan, UTDerek Johnson, 2013 Grduate (anticipated)

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Tuition$4,150 per each ten week session (New Jersey Residents), $4,450 per each ten week session (out-of-state) for new students. Tuition rates for our returning second year students will remain unchanged from last year: $4,000 (New Jersey Residents) and $4,200 (out-of-state). Tuition is payable upon acceptance to our program by credit card, certifi ed check or money order.

The balance of your full tuition payment is due on or before August 30, 2013 for our Fall 2013 session or December 2, 2013 for our Winter 2014 session. In the event we do not receive your full payment by those dates, you will be assessed an additional late fee of $250. You may not begin eitherthe fall or winter session of our program without being paid in full before the fi rstday of class.

NEW Session-specifi c

Application Deadlines

FALL 2013 July 26, 2013

WINTER 2014 August 30, 2013We must receive your completed application by the dates listed above. If you would like an early decision on your application status, please check the appropriate box when applying. In most cases, we will respond within two weeks of receiving all required application information.

Your Application Must Include:Please read this information carefully.

• A completed application form (included on the last page of this brochure). Please provide all information. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• A letter of intent describing your education and work experience, why you are applying to the Rutgers program and how the course fi ts into your career plans.

• Two letters of recommendation from current or past supervisors describing your duties, responsibilities, and potential for success in our program. If you are applying for a scholarship, your qualifi cations should also be addressed in the letters.

• Original copy of your high school and college transcripts or a copy of your GED certifi cate, as applicable.

• A $50 non-refundable application fee. All checks should be made payable to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Bully Pulpit, Medora, NDAndrew Stoldorf, 2014 Graduate (anticipated)

The Royal Golf Club, BahrainJordan Fairweather, 2005 Graduate

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Professional Golf Turf Management SchoolThree-Week Preparatory Short Course January 6 - 24, 2014Our intensive 15-day program is jam-packed with activities and topics that cover all aspects of golf turf management - from the basics of construction and maintenance to soil physics and employee management.

Practical trainingThis information can help improve the aesthetics of your course and increase your value as a turf manager.

Cost savings strategiesBeing able to better identify turf diseases and insects will help you avoid and resolve problems on your own, reducing the expense of outside professional assistance.

Time saving strategiesLearn how to prevent mistakes - rather than repair them - through proper horticulture techniques.

ConvenienceA condensed course requires less time away from home and the intensive winter schedule offers fl exibility to accommodate your work schedule.

CredentialsEnhance your current resume with formal golf turf management education from a nationally recognized university.

Personal attentionOur professional andsupportive administrative team will facilitate a unique learning experience for you.

Job placementWe receive over 300 job opportunities each year at courses worldwide, and regularly offer referrals to program participants and past graduates.

This broad three-week preparatory program is designed for golf turf professionals -- and for those entering the fi eld -- to strengthen their skills in turf science and management

Only $1,695 - before 12/18/2013($1,895 after)

For additional informationabout our Three-WeekPreparatory Short Course,please call Casey Noonat (732) 932-9271 ext. 606,or contact her via e-mail [email protected].

Who Should AttendExperienced golf turf professionals and employees with at least one year of experience on a golf course including:• Superintendents/Greenskeepers • Assistant Superintendents • Foremen • Irrigation Technicians • Mechanics • Spray TechniciansOther golf professionals with turf management responsibilities(i.e. owners, general managers, golf professionals, developers, etc.) will also benefi t.

Selected Topics (from our three-week course)

• Introduction to Turfgrass Diseases • Managing Turfgrass Insects• Introduction to Irrigation Principles • Introduction to Soil Fertility Options• Turfgrass Management & Maintenance Practices • Turfgrass Renovation Strategies• Weed Identifi cation & Control • Basics of Golf Course Construction• Turfgrass Morphology & Indentifi cation • Applications of Plant & Landscape Science

Fox Hill Country Club, Exeter, PAJim Lanza, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

Seawane Country Club, Hewlett, NYCorey Randall, 2011 Graduate

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Additional Short Courses off ering an Alumni Discount at OCPE Golf Course IrrigationWhen your irrigation system breaks down in the heat of summer, there is no time for on-the-job training. This class delves into topics such as: piping and wiring maintenance, proper techniques for lateral and mainline repairs, transitioning to different types of pipe, communication and computer control applications and more.

Turfgrass Disease ManagementLed by Turf instructor, Rich Buckley, this one-day class focuses on major turf diseases, such as Brown Patch, Summer Patch, Dollar Spot, Fairy Ring, Pythium Blight and others. You will learn the most current cultural, chemical, and biological techniques to identify and alleviate the cause of the problem, rather than repeatedly treating its symptoms.

Managing Turfgrass InsectsThis one-day course will improve your ability to assess the severity of an infestation and select the right control measures based on the insects’ biology.

Hazardous Tree Identifi cation Hazardous trees pose a double danger. They are tough to recognize, and they can be costly – and even deadly – if not managed before an avoidable accident happens. Certifi ed Tree Experts walk you through the step-by-step process of identifying a hazard, dealing with it, and properly documenting your fi ndings.

We offer continuing education courses in landscape management, construction and design as well as business, equipment maintenance, tree care, pest/disease management and turf. Whether you are a professional arborist, landscape contractor, pesticide applicator, horticulturalist or even a gardening and landscape enthusiast, we have a course that will meet both your professional licensing/certifi cation needs and your thirst for knowledge and new skills.

For more information on our landscape management short courses, pleasecall Joe Canzano at (732) 932-9271 ext. 624, or contact him via email at [email protected].

Eastward Ho Country Club, Chatham, MABrady Klein, 2010 Graduate

Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, WITyson DeMeyer, 2014 Graduate (anticipated)

Small Engine Repair Learn the keys to preventative maintenance and protect your equipment investment without waiting for or paying someone else to do it. You will learn the top reasons engines fail and how to maintain and perform routine repairs, without voiding your warranty. This hands-on class gives you answers to your specifi c questions - something a manual or video cannot deliver. Also, consider Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety or the two-day Small Engine Troubleshooting course, where you will tear down an engine in class

Athletic Field Construction and Maintenance Maintaining healthy and safe athletic fi elds starts with understanding your own individual turf and soil requirements. This two-day course explores construction, renovation, establishment and maintenance of athletic fi elds, and it will benefi t both experienced athletic fi eld managers, as well as newcomers.

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You must complete this application to be considered for an award. All students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. There are multiple awards available with criteria that range from academic achievement and fi nancial need to amount and depth of experience. Be sure to complete the scholarship application as fully as possible and return it with your admissions materials. Scholarship notifi cations will be included with the applicant’s acceptance letter.

Name Permanent Address Telephone E-mail

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL ACHIEVED Bachelor’s Degree Earned G.P.A. Associate’s Degree earned G.P.A. Some college (one or more semesters, no degree) High School Diploma GED

FINANCIAL NEED (Please explain below. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS RECEIVED (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

Will you be receiving your regular salary while you are attending the program? No Yes

Is your employer paying any portion of your tuition? No Yes If yes, what percentage?

SERVICE TO THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

WHAT IS YOUR INTEREST IN TURFGRASS SCIENCE?(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the above information is correct and accurate.

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Name (First) (Middle) (Last)

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Home/Mailing Address (include Street, PO Box or Apt. #) City State Zip Code Country Work Phone Home Phone E-mail address Cell Phone

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Please indicate the session for which you are applying: (select only one) Fall 2013 (Course Code AT0201CA14) Winter 2014 (Course Code AT0201CB14) Yes! I would like to be considered for early admissions on my application.

How did you hear about The Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School Two-Year Certifi cate Program? Mail Code: Search Engine Rutgers Website Other Website Referred by a Rutgers alumnus (Please specify.) Referred by my supervisor (Please specify.) Referred by a colleague (Please specify.)

Have you attended our Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School: Three-Week Preparatory Short Course? No Yes Year

EDUCATIONHigh School Graduate? No Yes Year Final Grade Point Average (GPA) If no, GED? No Yes Year

COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL ATTENDED Graduated No Yes If yes, Major? Degree Earned? No Yes If yes, Degree? Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’sFinal GPA Number of Credits Earned Certifi cate Earned No Yes

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Offi ce of Continuing Professional EducationNew Jersey Agricultural Experiment StationRutgers, The State University of New Jersey102 Ryders LaneNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

Phone: 732/932-9271 Fax: 732/932-1187E-mail: [email protected]: www.golfturf.rutgers.edu

A World of Opportunity in Just 20 WeeksTHE RUTGERS ADVANTAGE

Scholarships To Help Pay Your WayMore than one-third of our second-year students received one or more scholarships from private, state and local organizations. Numerous fi rst-year students are also scholarship recipients.

Continuing Education LoansWe have developed a partnership with SallieMae which makes it more convenient for our students to apply for a school loan.

Experienced, Award-Winning Instructors• Rutgers faculty and staff• Leaders in related industries and turfgrass science• Golf course superintendents

Dedicated AdministrationOur supportive and customer centered administrative team will facilitate a unique learning experience for all students.

Logistical ConvenienceIntensive 10-week sessions require less time away from home, family, and your workplace.

Access to Alumni DatabaseOur international database of active alumni provides an invaluable network of contacts who know the value ofyour certifi cate.

Experience Building Internship ProgramOpportunities to work with nationally recognized golf course superintendents throughout Americaand worldwide.

Information You Can Put To WorkOur nationally-recognized program content will help you more effectively manage the challenges faced on your golf course.

Outstanding Learning EnvironmentThe Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center is located next to our turfgrass research complex.

Convenient Off-Campus HousingOur offi ce maintains an exclusive list of current housing opportunities within a short driving distance to the Rutgers University campus.

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