Benefits of the Institute

Unique: Only UW- Green Bay Has It!

Internationally-certified program

UW-Green Bay’s Clerks and Treasurers Institute is one of the pioneering training programs in the United States. It is one of the largest Institutes in the United States and offers more specialized training than anyone in the country.

Cutting-edge courses

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Critical thinking skills

Our courses are structured to expose you to a multitude of perspectives, big picture considerations and challenging problem solving.

Hands-on-learning

The goal of our classes is to give you the tools to immediately apply your learning to your job. Our coursework focuses on the development of technical skills, administrative knowledge, leadership abilities, and financial management. You will engage in exchanges of information, share job-related experiences, and examine factors that contribute to successful on-the job performance. Our courses are designed to combine lecture, discussion and hands-on training.

Assessment of learning

Case studies and exercises that test knowledge and understanding are used to assess the mastery of our courses.

Advanced Curriculum

We offer all three tracks of our curriculum in a one-week period. This unique structure allows our curriculum to be progressive in nature. As you return each year, your courses and topics will increase in complexity, allowing us to offer advanced topics in the upper division tracks. UWGB’s Institute is one of the few in the country with this format.

Library of learning materials

Each course provides take home materials that serve as a reference for you back in your office. Most of our past students consider this book indispensable.

Networking opportunities

The Institute creates a multitude of formal and informal opportunities for networking and exchanging of ideas conducive to your professional growth. These contacts are invaluable to you in performing your duties as a public official.

Going up in your career?

Only UW-Green Bay offers the most practical, how-to and advanced education for clerks and treasurers.

Recognized

Internationally Accredited

The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US&C) have set forth the guidelines and accredit the UW-Green Bay Institute.

Certificates

Earn all of the educational points for the following certificates upon completion of our Institute. We are the only authorized provider in Wisconsin.

Certified Municipal Clerk-CMC (through IIMC) (120 points)
Wisconsin Certified Municipal Clerk-WCMC (through WMCA) (100 points)
Certified Public Financial Administrator-CPFA (through APT US&C) (100 points)
Certified Municipal Treasurer of Wisconsin-CMTW (through MTAW)

Contact information:

Kassie VanRemortel
Director of Governmental Affairs and Economic Development
Outreach and Extension, WH 480
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

Phone: 920-465-2468 or 800-892-2118

E-mail:

An Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer, UW-Green Bay provides equal opportunity in employment and programming. Please advise us at least two weeks before the program if you have a disability and desire special accommodations.