AIPG STRATEGIC PLAN
Revised
July 13, 2009
The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) and the profession of geology have changed since the founding of the organization in 1963. The profession has seen the growth of the disciplines of hydrogeology, environmental geology, and water resources in addition to the continued importance of the petroleum and resources industries. With these changes has come state licensure, and the appropriate shift in AIPG’s focus to one of advocacy and professional development. The purpose of state licensure is to protect the public, whereas a primary purpose of AIPG is to advocate for geologists and the profession of geology. The foundation of AIPG’s advocacy and professional development efforts is competency, integrity and ethics, and the CPG credential continues to be an important element of AIPG’s Mission. That Mission, however, has become more broadly based as the profession has diversified.
The 2009 revisions to the Strategic Plan reflect these changes within the Institute. The primary objective to fulfil our Vision and Mission is to provide value to our members. The secondary objectives also are important and will be realized through successful implementation of providing value.
Specific Actions, described in the 2001 Strategic Plan, have been maintained, but moved to the appendices for ease of Strategic Plan review.
In order to keep pace with the profession, the Strategic Plan shall be reviewed in its entirety no less frequently than every five years and a new draft of the Plan shall be developed by and approved by the Executive Committee as a result of that review.
Geologists will value the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) as the preferred Association that provides leadership, support, and opportunities for career development and professional success of its members.
The mission of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is to be an effective advocate for the profession of geology and to serve its members through activities and programs that support continuing professional development and promote high standards of ethical conduct.
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Meet AIPG business and monetary goals by:
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The Strategic Plan committee: Chairman Mike Lawless, CPG-09224, Chuck Drake, CPG-11179, Bob Gaddis, CPG-07848, Adam Heft, CPG-10265, David Rhode, CPG-08558, Dan St. Germain, CPG-07858, and Bill Siok, CPG-04773.