Action | Develop regulations for a mandatory continuing education requirement for architect, professional engineer, and land surveyor licenses. |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 5/2/2008 |
I agree with and support this proposal 100%. As a young PE with a very busy work and family life I don't always have a lot of time to pick up an ASHRAE journal or run to every seminar, as much as I would like. Making education mandatory is a great opportunity for all PEs, young and old, to stay on top of emerging technologies and advances in our respective industries. With so much focus on the environment I think its imperative that we all stay proactive. If its optional then it tends to get put off more often than not. Years pass and folks get stuck in a particular way of doing things which may not always be the most efficient or effective way. This creates even more resistance to change.