APPA, the association dedicated to leadership in educational facilities, announced that Alex Spicer, senior director of facility operations at ĢƵios - Indianapolis, has earned the prestigious Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential. The CEFP is the only certification that validates the specific knowledge and competency required for ongoing success in the educational facilities management field.
“Facilities professionals are experiencing unprecedented changes in the educational facilities landscape. APPA is pleased to offer education to support professional growth and a credential that facility leaders can earn and use for their advancement in this exciting profession.” says Board Chair Peter J. Strazdas, M.Ed., CEFP, recently retired AVP Facilities Management, Western Michigan University. “Facilities team members with proven knowledge and skills means the ĢƵios can leverage a wide range of relevant expertise in administration and management; operations and maintenance; and energy, utilities and environmental stewardship.”
Through education, experience, examination and credentialing, Spicer is uniquely positioned to leverage valuable expertise to transform ĢƵios into a world-class location in which to learn, work and live. The CEFP encompasses the full, multi-disciplinary range of educational facilities management principles and practices – from planning, design and construction to daily operations and general management. Further, it distinguishes SPICER in the industry and showcases a commitment to professional excellence.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. ĢƵios serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.
