MSU Orientation Session for New and Continuing Students Mon, August 8 th, 8:00 am 8:30 am. Resources, Budget, and Finance

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1 Michigan State University, the National Conference of Bankruptcy Clerks (NCBC), and the Federal Court Clerks Association (FCCA) Partner to Offer Judicial Administration Certificate and Degree Opportunities The National Conference of Bankruptcy Clerks (NCBC), and the Federal Court Clerks Association (FCCA) have partnered with Michigan State University (MSU), to offer university approved courses in judicial administration that can be completed through both NCBC and FCCA annual conferences. These courses are based on the NACM core competencies and organized in a curriculum that, when completed, can result in certificates and/or a master of science degree in judicial administration. The courses being offered in Washington DC in 2016 are Resources, Budget, and Finance and Essential Components of Courts. MSU Orientation Session for New and Continuing Students Mon, August 8 th, 8:00 am 8:30 am Resources, Budget, and Finance Students must attend all of the following required sessions in order to receive course contact hour credit for the Resources, Budget, and Finance course (7.0 contact hours). REQUIRED session information is as follows: Session Name: Building the Judiciary Budget Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 8:30-10:30 am Session Name: Understanding and Managing the Courts Budgets Part Two Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 1:1-3:1 pm Session Name: Understanding and Managing the Courts Budgets Part One Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 10:4 am-12:1 pm Session Name: Safeguarding the People s Money - How Internal Controls, Audits, and the Self Assessment Tool Work Together to Protect Employees and Clerks from Bad News. Essential Components of Courts Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 3:30 -:00 pm Students must attend all of the following required sessions in order to receive course contact hour credit for the Essential Components of Courts course (.0 contact hours). REQUIRED session information is as follows:

2 Session Name: Deciding Cases - The Role of District and Bankruptcy Courts in the Federal Judiciary Date: TUE, Aug 9, 2016; 1:30-3:00 pm Session Name: It s More Than Rock n Roll Collaborate. Communicate. Create. Date: WED, Aug 10, 2016; 2:30-4:00 pm Session Name: Courthouses: An Introduction to Space and Facilities Planning in the Federal Courts Date: WED, Aug 10, 2016; 10:00-11:30 am Session Name: Wrap Up Session Date: WED, Aug 10, 2016; 4:00-4:30 pm MSU NCBC FCCA Student Graduation WED, August 10 th, 2014; 8:30 am -9:4 am COURSE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, ENROLLMENT, AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attend all the required sessions listed above in order to receive course contact hour credit for the Resources, Budget, and Finance course (7.0 contact hours) and/or 2. Attend all the required sessions listed above in order to receive course contact hour credit for the Essential Components of Courts course (.0 contact hours). 3. Verify attendance by completing the attendance form/s, obtain the required signature after each session and submit the form/s to the monitor immediately after course completion with the MSU course evaluation. 4. Students may pay course fees (check payable to MSU) at or after the conference. Course fees are $12 per contact hour. Resources, Budget, and Finance, $84.00 Essential Components of Courts, $60.00 Resources, Budget, and Finance + Essential Components of Courts, $ New students must complete a simple application (with an application $20 fee) which may be submitted before, at, or after the conference with the course fee(s). Contact Information Catharine M. White, Academic/Student Services Administrator Judicial Administration Program Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice 1407 South Harrison Rd Suite 330 Nisbet Building East Lansing, MI gamperca@msu.edu Telephone: Fax: Website:

3 Student Attendance Form: Resources, Budget, and Finance Michigan State University Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate Program Complete this form and submit to the attendance monitor at the end of the last course session with your evaluation. All sessions listed are required. Contact Information: Please Print Name Address (number, street, suite) (city, state, zip code) _ Phone Number (include area code) address Court Affiliation Sponsoring Organization: FCCA and NCBC 2016 Annual Conference Location: Washington DC Date/s: August 8, 2016 Contact Hours for this Course: 7.0 contact hours Session Name: Building the Judiciary Budget Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 8:30 am-10:30 am Faculty: Branger and Ashinhurst Monitor s Signature Session Name: Understanding and Managing the Courts Budgets Part Two Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 1:1 pm-3:1 pm Faculty: Branger and Ashinhurst Monitor s Signature Session Name: Understanding and Managing the Courts Budgets Part One Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 10:4 am-12:1 pm Faculty: Branger and Ashinhurst Monitor s Signature Session Name: Safeguarding the People s Money - How Internal Controls, Audits, and the Self Assessment Tool Work Together to Protect Employees and Clerks from Bad News. Date: MON, Aug 8, 2016; 3:30 pm-:00 pm Faculty: Henderson, Kurlancheek, and Trevillian Monitor s Signature By signing below, I certify that I participated in the sessions described in fulfillment of the requirements for the Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate at Michigan State University. Student Signature Date

4 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION NONCREDIT PROGRAM RESOURCES, BUDGET, AND FINANCE COURSE EVALUATION FCCA and NCBC 2016 Combined Annual Conference Instructions: In the spirit of continual quality improvement, please take a moment to respond to this evaluation regarding the sessions that comprised the RESOURCES, BUDGET, AND FINANCE course for the Judicial Administration Program. On a five-point scale (1 is the lowest and is the highest), indicate the extent to which the course learning objectives were met. As a result of attending this course, participants will: Learning objectives for: Resources, Budget, and Finance Identify the steps in the national budget formulation and execution process and be able to outline the local budget planning process. Describe court revenue sources and their legal uses and limitations. Understand how to successfully manage the court s budget, including the preparation and presentation of budgets, financial reports, and cost-benefit analysis. Identify and use information and analytical reports needed by the court and its leadership to support budget allocation, planning, and decision making Describe the purposes, methods, and uses of expenditure monitoring and cost control Understand and develop skills in overseeing cost-benefit analysis, work measurement, weighted caseload analysis, and benchmarking of court costs, outputs, and outcomes for budget planning and resource allocation Consider the alternatives when there are budget reductions that are consistent with the court s role, mission, and vision, as well as economic conditions, with changes in business practices to reduce costs Understand the principles of financial record keeping, public sector accounting, and objective audits of court expenditures Articulate the ethical principles and legal requirements to protect courts against fraud, theft, and embezzlement of cash and other assets

5 Instructor s (Carrie Branger) skills for this course Instructor s (Cecelia Ashinhurtst) skills for this course Instructor s (Veleda Henderson) skills for this course Instructor s (Stuart Kurlancheek) skills for this course Instructor s (Robin Trevillian) skills for this course Course Utility Rate the overall usefulness of this course. Please offer any suggestions and/or comments regarding this course.

6 Student Course Payment Form: Resources, Budget, and Finance Michigan State University Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate Program Complete this form and send to the address listed below with your payment ($12 per contact hour) to have contact hours credited to your program. Please print or type. Contact Information Student s Name Address (number, street, suite) (city, state, zip code) address Course Information Sponsoring Organization: FCCA and NCBC 2016 Annual Conference Location: Washington DC Course Date/s: August 8, 2016 In the appropriate space, provide the number of hours approved for this course: Required Core Courses Caseflow Management Information Technology Management Human Resources Management Leadership Purposes and Responsibilities of Courts Resources, Budget, and Finance (7.0) Required Elective Courses Court and Community Communications Essential Components of Courts Education, Training, and Development Visioning and Strategic Planning By signing below, I certify that I participated in the course described and request 7.0 contact hours in fulfillment of the requirements for the Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate Program at Michigan State University. I have enclosed $84.00 for payment. Student Signature Date Send Form and Payment ($12 per Contact Hour) to: Michigan State University Judicial Administration Program 1407 South Harrison Suite 330 Nisbet Building East Lansing, MI Telephone:

7 Student Attendance Form: Essential Components of Courts Michigan State University Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate Program Complete this form and submit to the attendance monitor at the end of the last course session with your evaluation. All sessions listed are required. Contact Information: Please Print Name Address (number, street, suite) (city, state, zip code) _ Phone Number (include area code) address Court Affiliation Sponsoring Organization: FCCA and NCBC 2016 Annual Conference Location: Washington DC Date/s: August 9-10, 2016 Contact Hours for this Course:.0 contact hours Session Name: Deciding Cases - The Role of District and Bankruptcy Courts in the Federal Judiciary Date: TUE, Aug 9, 2016; 1:30 pm-3:00 pm Faculty: Palus and McDonald Monitor s Signature Session Name: It s More Than Rock n Roll Collaborate. Communicate. Create. Date: WED, Aug 10, 2016; 2:30 pm-4:00 pm Faculty: Prentice Monitor s Signature Session Name: Courthouses: An Introduction to Space and Facilities Planning in the Federal Courts Date: WED, Aug 10, 2016; 10:00 am-11:30 am Faculty: Franz, Gupta, Allan, Stewart Monitor s Signature Session Name: Wrap Up Session Date: WED, Aug 10, 2016; 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Faculty: Lander Monitor s Signature By signing below, I certify that I participated in the sessions described in fulfillment of the requirements for the Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate at Michigan State University. Student Signature Date

8 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION NONCREDIT PROGRAM ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF COURTS COURSE EVALUATION FCCA and NCBC 2016 Combined Annual Conference Instructions: In the spirit of continual quality improvement, please take a moment to respond to this evaluation regarding the sessions that comprised the ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF COURTS course for the Judicial Administration Program. On a five-point scale (1 is the lowest and is the highest), indicate the extent to which the course learning objectives were met. As a result of attending this course, participants will: Learning objectives for: Deciding Cases - The Role of District and Bankruptcy Courts in the Federal Judiciary Understand the purpose, role and structure of district and bankruptcy courts Understand the basic differences between federal and state court jurisdiction Understand the essential components involved in case initiation and case adjudication of a civil, criminal, and bankruptcy case Understand the traditional and evolving role of judges regarding support services and programs Understand the expanding role of the court from resolving disputes to problem solving by collaborating with other public agencies and the community to better serve litigants and provide justice Instructor s (Mike Palus) skills for this course Instructor s (Jason McDonald) skills for this course Learning objectives for: Courthouses: An Introduction to Space and Facilities Planning in the Federal Courts Understand how the existence, location, arrangement, efficiency, and usability of court facilities significantly impact the level and quality of court services as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of court and clerk of court staff. These concerns must be addressed when designing or remodeling court facilities. Another important aspect of facilities is physical access, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local laws and regulations.

9 Instructor s (Anna Franz) skills for this course Instructor s (Reema Gupta) skills for this course Instructor s (Suzanne Allan) skills for this course Instructor s (Karl Stewart) skills for this course Learning objectives for: It s More Than Rock n Roll Collaborate. Communicate. Create. Learn skills needed to create collaborative partnerships among courts, ancillary programs, community services, non-profits, and legislative and executive branch agencies at the state and local level Gain knowledge of how different personality types need to work together in a team to have successful Essential Components and process cases Understand how creativity can lead to better solutions to the challenges facing the Federal Judiciary Instructor s (George Prentice) skills for this course Course Utility Rate the overall usefulness of this course. Please offer any suggestions and/or comments regarding this course.

10 Student Course Payment Form: Essential Components of Courts Michigan State University Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate Program Complete this form and send to the address listed below with your payment ($12 per contact hour) to have contact hours credited to your program. Please print or type. Contact Information Student s Name Address (number, street, suite) (city, state, zip code) address Course Information Sponsoring Organization: FCCA and NCBC 2016 Annual Conference Location: Washington DC Course Date/s: August 9-10, 2016 In the appropriate space, provide the number of hours approved for this course: Required Core Courses Caseflow Management Human Resources Management Purposes and Responsibilities of Courts Required Elective Courses Court and Community Communications Essential Components of Courts (.0) Information Technology Management Leadership Resources, Budget, and Finance Education, Training, and Development Visioning and Strategic Planning By signing below, I certify that I participated in the course described and request.0 contact hours in fulfillment of the requirements for the Judicial Administration Noncredit Certificate Program at Michigan State University. I have enclosed $60.00 for payment. Student Signature Date Send Form and Payment ($12 per Contact Hour) to: Michigan State University Judicial Administration Program 1407 South Harrison Suite 330 Nisbet Building East Lansing, MI Telephone: