General Information
Who can attend Institute?
Where is Institute located?
How can I follow you on social media?
How can I find the Institute blog?
What is the monthly newsletter?
What should I wear?
What should I bring?
Scholarships
Does Institute offer scholarships? How can I apply?
When will I hear if I received a scholarship?
Registration
How much does Institute cost?
How do I register?
How can I access my transcript?
What should I know about discount codes?
What happens if I need to cancel my registration?
On-Site Information
How can I find the handouts and PowerPoints for my classes?
Can I attend more than one site in a year?
What is the daily schedule like?
How can I sign up for an industry consultation?
What is the makeup of association vs. chamber professionals at each site?
Do I have to go to class?
Who teaches the curriculum?
Will there be tests?
Post-Site Information
Do you offer press releases for Institute attendees?
What does IOM mean?
Can Institute classes count towards credit hours needed to sit for or maintain the CAE or CCE professional certification?
General Information
Who can attend Institute?
The Institute curriculum is tailored to association, chamber, and other non-profit professionals. We welcome all and hope to see you soon!
Where is Institute located?
The Institute office is based in Washington, D.C., but our national program takes place at four different locations throughout the year in Arizona, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, all on university campuses. Attendees represent states and organizations from all over the country. For more information about locations and dates, click here.
How can I follow you on social media?
Institute has a presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Follow us to see photos from the Institute sites and find your fellow classmates. Check out the current hashtags #IOMeducates, #IOMfaculty, #TestimonialTuesday, #IOMblog, and #IOMwebinar, or our site-specific hashtags #WinterInstitute, #MidwestInstitute, #SoutheastInstitute, and #NortheastInstitute on any platform to see more of our content.
How can I find the Institute blog?
The Institute blog can be found on our website here. Each week it is updated with a new article written by an Institute faculty member, board member, or other industry professional.
What is the monthly newsletter?
Our newsletter is a monthly email communication that includes announcements, important upcoming deadlines, and recent blog posts. You can sign up here.
What should I wear?
The dress code for Institute is casual, but the temperature at the different sites varies. We recommend bringing a sweater or jacket with you to class. The Graduation Ceremony is more formal. Typical attire includes dresses or slacks for women and suits or sports coats for men. More information on the recommended dress code can be found here.
What should I bring?
In addition to clothing and regular items you would bring for a business retreat, we recommend a notebook and materials to take notes with during class. If you find it distracting to bring a laptop or tablet to class, please print off the handouts and presentations prior to Institute. Online access to these documents will be provided before site begins.
Scholarships
Does Institute offer scholarships? How can I apply?
Various scholarships are offered and some may be available through your state societies as well. For more information on the types of available scholarships, click here. Please note that each application requires applicants to upload a resume and two letters of recommendation. All documents must be submitted electronically. Please do not send documents to the Institute office.
When will I hear if I received a scholarship?
Scholarship applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee. Notification emails will go out before registration opens.
Registration
How much does Institute cost?
The early enrollment registration fee for members of the U.S. Chamber is $1,395 (non-members pay $1,845 during the early enrollment period). This cost includes tuition, materials, some meals, breaks, and receptions. Attendees are responsible for travel, housing, non-program meals, and incidental expenses. More information about enrollment incentive programs can be found on our website here.
How do I register?
You can register online by clicking here and following the page-by-page instructions.
How can I access my transcript?
To receive a copy of your transcript, email us at IOM@uschamber.com. In the email, include your name and organization when attending Institute, as well as the years and sites you attended.
What should I know about discount codes?
All discount codes, including scholarships, must be applied at the time of registration. Email the Institute office at iom@uschamber.com to receive your discount code and/or review your eligibility. Scholarship results will be announced before registration opens. The use of discount codes is only valid at the time of initial purchase/registration, and codes will not be accepted after registration has been submitted. Refunds will not be authorized for existing registrations under any circumstances. To learn about Institute’s enrollment policies and procedures, click here.
What happens if I need to cancel my registration?
Cancellations can be made by logging into the registration form using the provided confirmation number. You will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee for any cancellation. The remaining funds will be issued upon cancellation. If an attendee’s cancellation occurs within the 14 day window prior to site, a $250 late cancellation fee will be imposed. No-show attendees who fail to cancel within or before the 14 day deadline will forfeit all paid tuition.
On-Site Information
How can I find the handouts and PowerPoints for my classes?
Handouts and PowerPoints are uploaded to the site website about one week before site begins. An email will be sent to all site registrants with the website address from which materials can be downloaded directly.
Can I attend more than one site in a year?
Yes, you can. If you decide to do so, please send us an email at iom@uschamber.com and we’ll provide you with a discount code you can use when registering for additional sites during the same calendar year.
What is the daily schedule like?
A general schedule for the week can be found here on our website. For more site-specific information, please check the site page that corresponds to your location. During the week, attendees will take a mix of core classes and elective classes beginning at 8 a.m. The general schedule will also provide you with a list of evening events.
How can I sign up for an industry consultation?
Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the industry consultation program. While on-site, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one in a private setting with a subject matter expert and have a candid conversation about the topic of your choosing. Ask your class advisor how you can take advantage of this opportunity.
What is the makeup of association vs. chamber professionals at each site?
There is a mixture of both association and chamber professionals at all sites. The site with the strongest association presence is Northeast, due to its proximity to the association-heavy Washington, D.C. area. The site with the strongest chamber presence is Southeast.
Do I have to go to class?
To maintain the credibility of the IOM recognition and the 96 credit hours it represents, class attendance is recorded and taken seriously. At the completion of the program, participants will have earned 96 of the required 100 hours toward their Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification and 28 points toward their Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) certification. Participants must attend all classes to receive full credit toward their IOM recognition and required hours toward an industry certification. Please be sure your travel arrangements provide adequate time to complete all classes. Missed class time will result in required make-up work in order to receive credit. Please contact the Institute staff with questions.
Who teaches the curriculum?
Institute is taught by practitioners (association and chamber executives), consultants, university professors, and industry experts. To view a complete listing of this year’s faculty, click here.
Will there be tests?
There is no testing at Institute.
Post-Site Information
Do you offer press releases for Institute attendees?
We do! Press releases can be found on our website under the media tab here. We encourage all attendees to fill out the press releases and distribute them to their members and local publications.
What does IOM mean?
IOM stands for Institute for Organization Management. After completion of the Institute program, attendees will have participated in 96 hours of nonprofit management course instruction. The IOM graduate recognition is a standardized way for program graduates to outwardly communicate their accomplishment. Every Institute graduate is eligible to use the IOM graduate recognition after his/her name in correspondences, email signatures, and other such situations. For more guidelines about how and when to use the IOM graduate recognition, read our Graduate Recognition FAQ page.
Can Institute classes count towards credit hours needed to sit for or maintain the CAE or CCE professional certification?
Yes, upon completion of the Institute program, Institute graduates receive 96 credit hours toward the CAE and 28 points toward the CCE.