UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Geoffrey “Scott” McCall, an electrical engineer for the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute, recently earned his Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential. McCall was one of a select few to pass the CEFP exam held recently at University Park.
Sponsored by APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities (formerly known as the Association of Physical Plant Administrators) and Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant, the CEFP credential is a way to validate the unique knowledge and competency required of an accomplished professional in the educational facilities field. CEFP training covers all aspects of the educational facilities industry, from planning, design and construction to daily maintenance and operation.
PSFEI Program Manager Robert Bruce, said earning the CEFP credential is an impressive accomplishment and speaks to McCall's extensive knowledge of educational facilities.
“In his daily responsibilities, Scott provides medium voltage design and advisory services to the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) facilities," Bruce said. "His knowledge of education facility operations and management is an important component of the services he provides. The CEFP credential demonstrates this knowledge and competency requirement in order to adequately serve these PASSHE facilities.”
The Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute provides facility engineering services to 11 Pennsylvania state agencies, the federal government and nonprofit organizations. The organization aims to advance its customers’ facilities engineering aspirations through applied research, education and innovation.
APPA promotes leadership in educational facilities for professionals seeking to build their careers, transform their institutions, and elevate the value and recognition of facilities in education. APPA provides members the opportunity to explore trends, issues and best practices in educational facilities through research, publications, professional development and credentialing. APPA is the association of choice for 5,200 educational facilities professionals at more than 1,500 learning institutions throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.