The PSU Environmental Professional
Program (EPP) offers respected university-level, technical
short courses to Northwest, national, and international
professionals.
We are proud of the courses you will
find in this website. These offerings are designed to
provide convenient and quick access to exactly what
you need in order to be current, knowledgeable, and
competitive in a very fast-changing career area. Through
you, your employer, and a host of experts, our function
at PSU is to home in on training programs that promote
sustainable natural function and support highly competent
professionals.
Our goal is to provide affordable
training that promotes:
Technical skills while addressing
sustainable natural function
Contacts, connections, and partnerships
Ethical, fiscal, and regulatory
responsibility
Regulatory compliance
For
General Information
For more information send an e-mail
to the Environmental Professional Program at epp@pdx.edu. To contact us by
phone: Outside Oregon, use our toll-free line: 1-800-547-8887,
Ext. 5388. For local calls, the number is (503) 725-5388.
Our mailing address is:
Environmental Professional Program
Portland State University - ESR
P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207
Course
Cancellations and Changes
In the event that an Environmental Professional Program course is
cancelled or re-scheduled, registrants will be notified
by phone, mail, fax or e-mail. The course fee will be fully
refunded or credited at your request.
Travel
Expenses
If you make travel or lodging arrangements,
please ensure the course has not been cancelled or
re-scheduled. PSU cannot
be responsible for travel or other expenses associated
with a course cancellation or rescheduling.
Course
Changes
In the event of a significant change
in course content, instructor, or scheduling you will
be notified by e-mail or phone.
Withdrawal
and Refund Policy
For a student to cancel their registration
and receive a full refund, minus a $50 non-refundable
administrative fee, PSU/EPP must receive written notice
at least two weeks prior to the course. Cancellations
in writing after that time, but more than a week prior
to the course, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds
can be provided for cancellations five working days
prior to a course.
University
Credit
University credit is available for
the River Restoration Professional Certificate
Courses, and many other Environmental Professional Program
classes. Undergraduate credit courses are graded A ~
F or "Pass / No Pass". All graduate level
credit is graded A ~ F. Grades are measured by class
participation, quizzes / tests, and reports. Please
call (503)-725-5388 for additional information. Non-PSU-admitted
students are restricted to taking a maximum of 8 credit
hours per term. If you plan to exceed 8 credit hours,
or if you need more information on credit requirements,
please contact our office at 503-725-5388.
Equal
Access
Portland State University fully supports
the right to equal access to its classes by students
with disabilities and makes every reasonable effort
to ensure access. Students with disabilities who
require special accommodations should contact Disability
Services for Students at 503-725-4150 as soon as possible.
For more information contact the Environmental Professional
Program office at 503-725-5388.
Field
Requirements
Attendees should plan to bring comfortable field gear and be prepared
for any weather and field conditions for courses where fieldtrips are part of the curriculum. "Gear"
may include rubber boots, appropriate rain / sun / wind
/ cold / insect gear, allergy medicine, notebooks or
clipboards, and a change of clothes. Be sure to read the participation letter sent prior to each course for particular course requirements.
Field
Site Risks
Field sites may be muddy or wet; hiking
may be slippery, across uneven terrain and often without
trails. People with pollen or vegetation induced allergies
may wish to use appropriate care and bring along personal
medications. Be aware that class field work may involve
digging in hydric soils, water sampling and testing,
collecting by permission of the landowner, and some
locations may have poison oak plants.
Inclement
Weather
PSU courses, seminars, and field activities
must be cancelled if Portland State University is officially
closed due to weather or a crisis. To determine if the
university is closed, call 503-725-3000 (PSU Info Line)
or listen to the local radio. Every effort will be made
to re-schedule the portion of a cancelled course as
soon as possible. Please contact our office at 503-725-5388
for instructions on cancellations and make-up sessions.
International
Students and Out-of-State Tuition
Unless a participant desires to take
more than 8 university credits, admission to PSU is
not needed to take EPP classes. International or out-of-state
students pay the same class fees as resident students.
If
you have questions, call 503-725-5388, or via e-mail
to: epp@pdx.edu
From
Out of Town? Need a hotel, transportation hints, vacation
advice, or a map?
Portland and its surroundings allow
exceptional travel and vacation possibilities before
or after your class or for a companion while you are
in class. The Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA) can advise you on Portland-area hotels and motels and book your reservation over the phone. Call toll-free 1-87-PORTLAND (1-877-678-5263) or visit their web site, www.travelportland.com.