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UW-Stout REPM April 24, 2015
Real Estate Property Management at a Glance As Stout’s property management program finishes up its sixth year at the University, things are looking very exciting for the program. With students graduating from the program here at Stout, our alumni starts to fill the workforce and spread the word of this unique and much needed degree in real estate management. As word spreads, our enrollment increases. For fall 2015, we anticipate 22 freshmen declaring our Real Estate Property Management degree, that is up from ten freshmen in 2014 and two in 2013.
The program here at Stout is ever changing. New this fall, we will be offering a real estate appraisal course. This new course should prove to strengthen the program and make students more aware of the appraisal profession.
With additions to the program, we are bound to have our share of losses. After years of sharing his knowledge, our dear friend and colleague, Doug Kennedy is retiring at the end of this semester. On behalf of all of us in the College of Management, we would like to thank Doug for his years of service and his help in creating our real estate management program here at Stout. Let us all wish Doug a very happy retirement!
Ultimately, the loss of facility creates a space that needs to be filled. Fred Prassas is now in need of a few adjunct professors to help continue to grow our program here at Stout. If you are at all interested in possibly teaching within the program, please contact Fred.
A new state of the art classroom, evolving curriculum, increased enrollment and new incoming professors are sure to kick start some exciting things for the program. Stay tuned for more great news!
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Introducing the Weidner Center After Dean Weidner’s generous one million dollar donation to our program, a large portion was set aside for a major renovation to create a space for our students to learn and collaborate with the latest technology.
Collaborative Focus
The design of the room was centered on the idea of working together and engaging both students and staff. The round tables allow for groups to collaborate together, and the central teaching station encourages mobility and sharing.
Latest Technology
Updated technology is necessary for evolving generations. Smart monitors are located at each table and allow for the display of work and ideas from each group. An HD monitor equipped with a webcam allows potential speakers to telecommute for classroom discussions or IREM student workshops.
UW-STOUT Real Estate Property Management Newsletter
UW-Stout REPM April 24, 2015
IREM Student Chapter Update Fall semester brought some great opportunities for students of the UW-Stout IREM Student Chapter. With membership at an all-time high for the club it truly has been an exciting year for the Property Management students.
The major event of the semester was the IREM Fall Leadership Conference. Held during the middle of October in sunny Orlando, Florida at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort, we were fortunate enough to have 11 students attend the conference this year. With this record high attendance for a national conference, it goes without saying that the Stout students made quite the impression. Students were asked to contribute their thoughts on how to increase student membership in a meeting about academic outreach. As well as attend a presentation and lunch at the University of Central Florida, where our very own Aaron Johnson sat on a panel of IREM members as the student representative. He helped convey why real estate management is the business to be in.
This spring, students had the opportunity to attend the Leadership and Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. April 11th through 15th. Also the chapter began a relationship with Stout’s Sustainable Construction Organization this semester in hopes of partnering up for students to earn their LEED Green Associate certification. In addition, there are plans for a workshop that students can attend to earn their Wisconsin’s Realtor License; this is where students will be able to attend a few nights of lecture and review, then study together for the exam.
A lot of the successes of the student chapter are related to the funding and support from our local IREM chapters: Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago. Also the Weidner Endowment fund plays a big part in helping our students stay involved and provides scholarships to our students.
With another year coming to an end for our IREM Student Chapter, we would like to thank all of our supporters for helping us keep our club and our program a success at Stout. For more information or questions please contact UW-Stout’s IREM Student Club at [email protected] or Program Director Fred Prassas.
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Relative Information
Stay in touch with the UW-Stout IREM Student Club
@UWStoutIREM
• .com/groups/UWStoutIREM
Relevant Links
• Institute of Real Estate Management
• www.IREM.org
• UW-Stout Career Services
• www.uwstout.edu/careers
Created by:
Matt Lyne
Reviewed by:
Fred Prassas
Students attend the IREM Academic Outreach meeting in Washington D.C. April 11th-15th