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Managing the scope of a project is one of the most difficult and demanding jobs of a project manager.

Pinning down the project scope starts with a clear understanding of the needs and expectations of the key stakeholders. It involves more than just knowing what needs done. It also requires knowing what not to do and how to manage changes that inevitably come up during a project.

The Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University, in partnership with Wichita State University, will offer “Project Scope and Requirements Management” from 9 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 24 and 25, in the Expeditions Room at the university’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History, 3000 Sternberg Drive, in Hays.

Participants in this two-day workshop will work in teams to develop a project charter, gather requirements, write a scope statement and create a Work Breakdown Structure, as well as learn to manage scope once the work begins. Christina House, president of Galileo Group in Wichita, will facilitate. House is a certified project management professional and a certified coach through the International Coach Federation.

Each person who completes a workshop will receive a completion certificate.

The cost for Project Scope and Requirements Management is $849. Lunch and refreshments are included for both days.

The Management Development Center at FHSU is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer professional development credits for SHRM Certified Professionals or SHRM Senior Certified Professionals. These programs are valid for credits for the CP or SCP credentials. For more information about certification or recertification, visit shrmcertification.org.

Registration is available online at https://cmd.wichita.edu/Courses/scope-requirements-management-in-hays-kansas/. To learn more about this workshop or additional upcoming trainings, contact Hannah Hilker by phone at 785-628-4121 or by email at [email protected]. The FHSU Management Development Center website is www.fhsu.edu/mdc/.

While nearly an inch of rain was in the gauge in Hays from a heavy early morning rain Monday, the Ellis area received much more of a downpour.

There were multiple reports of rainfall in excess of 4 inches as of 8 a.m. Monday morning, with several other exceeding 3 inches.

Trego and Rush counties also were in the path of the heavy rain. A report southeast of WaKeeney showed more than 3 inches in the gauge this morning, and there was a report of 3.27 inches just north of La Crosse.

Rain exceeding 2 inches also fell throughout Sheridan County, while western Russell County received just more than a half inch. The eastern portion of the county received just trace amounts of precipitation.

In Hays, the rain resulted in flooded streets during the Monday morning commute.

Rain is expected to persist into Monday evening. Click HERE for the complete extended forecast.

Westwood High School Assistant Principal Heath Walz has been selected as the Region 13 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary Principals (TASSP).

Walz is a 1996 graduate of Ellis High School.

TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20 region Education Service Centers in the state. School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership. As a Region 13 winner, Walz is eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Assistant Principal of the Year.

Walz, a five-year assistant principal, has been a member of the leadership team at Westwood High School since 2012. He attended Texas State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. He attended Lamar University earning a Master’s of Education in Administration. Walz sees himself as a risk-taker, a visionary and leader of learners. He is credited with numerous achievements including Teacher of the Year and Credit Recovery Department chair at Stony Point High School. He also served on various District committees such as Teacher Access Center, American Productivity & Quality Center and Process, Review, Reliability, Improvement, Development, Efficiency projects.

“I am truly honored to represent my colleagues and our District with this achievement,” Walz said. “ I owe this recognition to the exceptional leaders that continue to inspire and encourage me to seek out leadership opportunities to continue to grow. Our schools and district provide students and teachers many opportunities for leadership development, and I look forward to continuing to assist them by modeling and mentoring as they build their leadership skills in a World Class District.”

Mario Acosta, principal of Westwood High School said that Mr. Walz is very well-liked by all of the staff because he is always supportive of teachers and staff.

“Mr. Walz is an invaluable asset to the Westwood High School community. He is student-centered in all of his decision-making,” Acosta said. “He goes above and beyond his job duties to serve the students, staff and parents of Westwood High School. There is no more deserving employee for such a prestigious recognition. We are very proud of Mr. Walz and we are grateful to him for all that he does for our school and our community.”

Each of the region winners is recognized during the Josten’s Night of the Stars Awards Dinner on June 12, 2018, at the Hilton Austin Downtown Hotel. Each will be presented with an award and recognized in a commemorative book entitled “Texas Principals, Texas Heroes.” The TASSP Summer Workshop will be held June 13-15, 2018, at the Austin Convention Center.

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