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ICFA University
July 15-20, 2005
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Chancellor: Michael Burke
Welcome from the Chancellor
The ICFA University Experience
Course Descriptions and Schedules:
College of Cemetery Administration & Management
College of Cremation Services
College of Funeral Home Management
J. Asher Neel College of Sales & Marketing
College of Land Management & Grounds Operations
Master's Program
CEO Program
[Note: The College of Embalming and Restorative Arts will be held later in the year at a separate facility.]
Faculty
Registration Prerequisites and Procedures
Room and Board
Prices
Continuing Education Credits
Cancellation Policy
Download the Registration Form
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Welcome from the Chancellor
Pilgrim's Passion
Dear Prospective Student,
Each summer, people from all over the United States and the world make a passionate pilgrimage to Memphis, Tennessee.
No, I'm not talking about the visitors to Elvis' grave in Graceland. I'm talking about the pilgrimage to share knowledge and commitment to the cemetery and funeral service profession-the annual pilgrimage to ICFA University.
At ICFAU, we offer a comprehensive learning experience where you can choose from among five colleges and learn from some of the most successful professionals in our field. We encourage an interactive classroom experience. Your thoughts, ideas and enthusiasm are what make this program so successful! And not only will you discover specific techniques to help you succeed, but you'll learn how to develop and apply those techniques to fit your own personal management style. Each year, ICFAU students say they leave the program with a greater knowledge of their profession and the confidence to put into practice the techniques they have learned.
I encourage you to take time between classes to network with other professionals in the cemetery and funeral service profession. Although the length of the program is only five days, the bonds you develop with the other students will last a lifetime. The opportunity to advance their careers is what initially attracts people to ICFA University, but it is the friendships formed that keep them coming back.
I invite you to make this pilgrimage with us and explore for yourself the advantages of becoming an ICFA University student.
-- Michael Burke
The ICFA University Experience
This July 15-20, cemetery and funeral service practitioners from throughout North America and the world will gather at the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, to strengthen their skills and build their careers through a one-of-a-kind program designed by the most successful and innovative minds in the profession. Known as ICFA University, this 4.5-day program offers a unique educational experience that blends intensive, practical classroom training with continual networking and idea-sharing.
Quality Education
With limited class sizes and on-campus housing and dining, ICFAU offers an intimate learning environment and leads to professional relationships that will benefit you and the families you serve for years to come.
ICFAU's five colleges cover every area of management, and classes are continually updated to incorporate the latest innovations and techniques. Courses combine a mixture of proven business theory and practical operational instruction, and the professors encourage ongoing individual participation and interaction.
Experienced Staff
ICFA University classes are led by top industry professionals as well as business and economics faculty at the University of Memphis.
You'll receive practical, proven instruction from colleagues selected not only for their in-depth understanding of the course material but also for their firsthand experience and knowledge of the everyday challenges you face in your job. For a complete listing of ICFAU faculty, click here.
Recreation and Networking
Perhaps equally as important as the academic training at ICFA University are the opportunities to share ideas with colleagues from every area of the cemetery and funeral service profession.
Students from all five colleges come together several times each day for breaks and to share meals in the Fogelman Executive Dining Hall.
After a full day of classes, you can relax with fellow students in the Fogelman lounge or take a short taxi ride to enjoy the sights and sounds of Memphis' famous Beale Street. And the Annual ICFAU Sports Tournament on Sunday night-featuring softball, basketball or volleyball, depending on the weather-generates a good-natured rivalry among students from each of the colleges.
Career Advancement
In addition to the valuable, practical career-building skills you'll learn at ICFA University, funeral directors can earn up to 24.5 CE credits, pending individual state approval. ICFA members applying for the Certified Cemetery Executive, Certified Funeral Executive or Certified Cemetery Funeral Executive designation through the association's certification program will earn a total of 80 points toward certification upon completion of each college.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
ICFAU is held at the University of Memphis Fogelman Executive Center, an academic facility expressly designed for executive and professional training. All classroom training and dining takes place at the Fogelman.
ICFAU offers on-campus housing at two sites: dormitory-style housing on the upper floor of the Fogelman and executive suites at the Holiday Inn University, located across the street from the Fogelman. Additional overflow housing will be available at the Doubletree Hotel Memphis, located a short drive from campus.
The Fogelman Executive Center's dorm houses 51 private sleeping rooms, each with private bath, and has a common lounge area and kitchen.
The Holiday Inn University suites include a choice of king bed or two double beds, a sleeper sofa and numerous luxury amenities. The hotel has a lounge, snack bar, gift shop and exercise room.
On-campus housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early. For additional information on housing assignments and costs, please see the information on Accommodations and the ICFAU Registration Form.
Registration Prerequisites and Procedures
Prior college attendance is not required for attendance at ICFA University. The program is open to employees of all cemeteries, funeral homes, crematories and related businesses, regardless of previous educational background.
In general, ICFA University is designed for students who are:
Company owners and chief executive officers.
Managers seeking to develop additional skills and knowledge in order to improve their techniques and operations.
Managers who are interested in moving into new areas of responsibility.
Managers new to the cemetery and funeral service profession.
Staff interested in advancing into management positions.
Staff interested in improving their skills to better serve their employers and their client families
Suppliers who want to network and gain a better understanding of their customers' challenges.
Registration Procedures
Registration for ICFAU can be completed by downloading the ICFAU Registration Form. Registration must be received by June 11. Students whose registrations are received by June 11 will have their names included in the Student Directory.
Registration for each ICFAU college is limited to 35 participants and is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received after the programs have been filled will be placed on a waiting list. If no space becomes available, those on the list will receive full refunds.
Attend for 1 Year ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... Or More!
ICFA University offers a four-year "undergraduate program." Students are enrolled in one school per year, spending 4.5 days of intensive learning in that discipline. Students can attend for just one year in the discipline of their choice or go on to attend for additional years for a more comprehensive education.
Students who complete four of the five colleges become ICFAU graduates:
- College of Cemetery Administration & Management
- College of Cremation Services
- College of Funeral Home Management
- College of Land Management & Grounds Operations
- J. Asher Neel College of Sales & Marketing
Take Advantage of Our Advanced Study Programs
ICFAU offers two advanced study programs. Students in each of these programs design their own syllabus from among all colleges.
- Master's Program-Prerequisite: Candidate must be an ICFAU graduate. A daily itinerary of your classes must accompany registration.
- CEO Program-Prerequisite: Candidate must be a CEO or company owner. A daily itinerary of your classes must accompany registration.
Room and Board
On-campus housing at the Fogelman Executive Center and the Holiday Inn University will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with fourth- and third-year students whose applications are received on or before May 28 being given priority. Students not assigned to the Fogelman or Holiday Inn will be referred to the Doubletree Hotel Memphis, located a short drive from the Fogelman.
For students staying on campus, the room and board fees cover lodging as well as three meals a day, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with breakfast on Wednesday. Double rooms cost an additional $10 per night. These fees should be paid directly to the ICFA. The Fogelman and the Holiday Inn will request payment of incidental expenses upon checkout.
For students staying at the Doubletree, room charges are a separate expense and are to be paid directly to the hotel at checkout. The Room and Board fee will cover your on-campus three meals a day, starting with dinner on Friday and ending with breakfast on Wednesday, and should be paid directly to the ICFA.
Dress Code
The dress code at ICFAU is casual throughout the week. Be sure to bring sports clothes and gear needed for the Annual Sports Tournament Sunday night.
Prices
Fees include all meals and are as follows:
ICFA University Registration Fee: $710
Housing and Room and Board Fees:
- Fogelman housing (5 nights) and meals: $945
- Fogelman housing (6 nights) and meals: $1,045
- Holiday Inn University housing (5 nights) and meals: $1,020
- Holiday Inn University housing (6 nights) and meals: $1,135
All meals will be served at the Fogelman Executive Center and include dinner Friday through breakfast Wednesday.
Charges for double accommodations are additional. Please see the Registration and Housing Form for complete details.
Please note that the room and board fees include a 15.9 percent tax on sleeping rooms for the Fogelman and Holiday Inn as well as a 15 percent service fee and a 9.25 percent tax on all meals and food service.
Continuing Education Credits
Funeral directors may earn up to 24.5 continuing education credits at the ICFAU, pending individual state credit awards. CE Attendance Certificates will be available at the ICFA on-site registration desk.
Cancellation Policy
Registrants canceling their registrations prior to June 11 will receive refunds. All cancellations must be made in writing and will be subject to a 15 percent per person cancellation fee. The University of Memphis has imposed a new cancellation policy that makes the ICFA responsible for room and board on all reservations. As a result, no refunds can be made on cancellations received after June 11.
For more information, call the ICFA Meetings Department at 1-800-645-7700
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