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ABOUT THE ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
“Show-Me” Road
TheprimarypurposeoftheRoadScholarProgramistotrainskilled This program serves to recognize and promote knowledgeable
personnelwithintheMissourilocaltransportationandpublicworks public works and transportation personnel in the local agencies
Scholar Program
agencies. The program provides training to increase knowledge of Missouri. It is designed to develop skills and knowledge for the
of local public works and road systems and improve administra-
A Training and Recognition
cost efficient delivery of these services.
tive, supervisory, technical, and worker skills.
Program
The program is intended to enhance the skills of all those involved
Training is provided by professional instructors from LTAP, MoDOT,
in the delivery of an efficient public works and transportation sys-
and APWA. Classes will be offered at multiple locations across
Missouriatleastonceeverytwoyears. Attendanceistrackedand tem on the local level. Electives can be selected to meet the indi-
certificates are awarded for completion of each class. Road vidual’s area of responsibility, from the supervisor to the
ScholarCertificatesareawardedthreetimesperyearatstatewide maintenance worker. Special emphasis will be given to safety in
conferencesbytheMissouriAssociationofCounties,MissouriMu- theworkplace,aswellasinthefieldandinthedevelopmentofthe
nicipalLeagueandtheMissouriAssociationofCountyTransporta- local transportation system.
tion Officials for completion of the required courses. In addition, an
awardsceremonycanbescheduledatthegraduate’s placeofem- GETTING STARTED
ploymentwithamemberfrom theRoadScholarProgrampartner-
Complete an application form included in this brochure or avail-
PARTNERS
ship to present a certificate.
able on the Missouri LTAP web site or in the quarterly newsletter.
Credit will be given for classes taken in the past two years, to in-
The program will allow participants to attain two levels of achieve-
MissouriDepartmentofTransportation
ment: Road Scholar I and Road Scholar II. Participants will be re- cludeallof2006,2007,and2008. Thefullseriesofrequiredclasses
must be completed within four years of the date of application.
FederalHighwayAdministration
quired to meet the requirements for level I before completing level
II. RoadScholarIIisintendedtotrainpersonnelforsupervisoryand There will not be a fee to apply for the program but there may be a
MissouriAssociationofCounties
administrative positions. Employees of all Missouri public entities fee for the various classes. The amount will vary depending on
MissouriMunicipalLeague
areinvitedtoparticipateinanysectionoftheMissouriLTAP ,“Show- thesubjectcontentandinstructor. Classeswillbeofferedonanon-
Me” Road Scholar Program. goingbasisatvariouslocationsthroughoutthestate. ContactLTAP
MissouriAssociationofCountyTransportationOfficials
RECOGNITION
for classes in your area.
CONTACT US MissouriChapterofAmericanPublicWorksAssociation
Certificates will be awarded by a Road MOPERM
Scholar partnership committee member to
those individuals who successfully complete LinnStateTechnicalCollege
MO LTAP
the requirements of the program during an
awards ceremony to be held at various Missouri University of Science & Technology UniversityofMissouriExtension
c o n f e r e n c e s throughout the state, as well as at cere- 710 University Drive, Suite 121
monies held at the graduateʼs place of employment if so de- Rolla, Missouri 65409 Sponsored by:
sired. In addition, a letter of completion for the individualʼs Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (MO LTAP)
personnel file will be awarded along with a recognition badge Phone: 573-341-7200 through the Federal Highway Administration and Missouri
Department of Transportation
signifying completion of the program. Fax: 573-341-7245
an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution
http://www.moltap.org
ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM ROAD SCHOLAR I ROAD SCHOLAR II (UNDER DEVELOPMENT)
REGISTRATION FORM
GOAL: To enhance the skills of all personnel in- GOALS: To provide a higher level of training for
volved in local transportation in the state of Mis- those wanting the additional knowledge necessary
souri. The program is intended to provide an arena to become more qualified for their position or want-
Mail or Fax to: to sharpen skill levels and attain recognition ing to advance to a supervisory or administrative
MO LTAP through achievement. Everyone will have the op- position.
Missouri University of Science & Technology portunity to train in the area of their expertise but
710 University Drive, Suite 121 will be required to also learn the basis of good and
sound transportation practices. OBJECTIVE: To offer courses at advanced levels for
Rolla, Missouri 65409 individuals who want to excel in the public works or
Fax: 573-341-7245 local transportation industry.
OBJECTIVE: To develop qualified local public works
and transportation personnel who are trained in the
Please print clearly. basic skills necessary to provide an economical REQUIREMENTS: To achieve Level II recognition, a
transportation system for the people of Missouri. participant will be required to have successfully
_________________________________________ completed the Level I requirements. The additional
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: To achieve Level I recognition, a
_________________________________________ requirements of Level II are being developed.
participant will be required to successfully complete
MAILING ADDRESS
_________________________________________ the three (3) Core Courses and any five (5) Elec- CORE COURSES: (REQUIRED)
CITY, STATE, ZIP tive Courses over a period of four years. To main- I Managing Employee Performance
_________________________________________ tain an active Level I status, a Road Scholar must I Roadway Safety Fundamentals
WORK PHONE complete two elective courses in a two year period. I Supervisory Communication Skills
_________________________________________
WORK FAX CORE COURSES: (REQUIRED)
_________________________________________ I Communication Skills ELECTIVE COURSES:
EMAIL I Work Zone Safety & Flagger Training
_________________________________________ I Workplace and Job Site Safety (Worker Safety) K Asset Management and Cost Accounting
CONTACT PERSON & TITLE K Bridge & Culvert Hydraulics
ELECTIVE COURSES: K Community and Media Relations
K Enhancing Cooperative Work Relationships
ROAD SCHOLAR PARTICIPANTS K Human Resource Management
K Bridge Incident Inspection
1._______________________________________ K Bridge Management and Maintenance K Innovative Financing
K Culvert Design and Drainage K Intergovernmental Relations
2._______________________________________ K Culvert Installation & Maintenance K Legal Aspects of Supervision
K Defensive Driving K Project Planning and Management
3._______________________________________ K Equipment Operation and Safety K Rural Roads Safety Assessments
K Gravel Road Maintenance K Traffic Design
4._______________________________________ K Traffic Signal Installation
K Materials Inspection
5._______________________________________ K Math Skills **
K Motor Grader Training
6._______________________________________ K Preventive Pavement Maintenance
K Signing and Pavement Marking **Attending a conference related to
the Road Scholar courses or an exter-
7._______________________________________ K Snow and Ice Control
**
nal training class can count as one (1)
elective course if approved by the Road Scholar
PLEASE CHECK THE ELECTIVE COURSES
8._______________________________________
partnership committee.
9._______________________________________
THAT YOUR AGENCY IS MOST INTERESTED
IN ATTENDING.
10.________________________________________
Revised 05/01/09
