REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WHO SHOULD ATTEND PLANT ACADEMY PROGRAMS?
Plant Academy develops, delivers, and oversees training for U-M Plant Operations. Certificate courses offered at Plant Academy are designed for supervisors and managers to support and expand knowledge, skills, and continuous improvement. Individual coursework may be attended by non-supervisory employees of Plant Operations based on their department’s training policy and individual learning plans outlined and approved within the LearnerWeb system. Most coursework and certificate programs are also open to Facilities and Operations (F&O) employees outside Plant and to members of the Facility Users Network (FUN group). Plant Academy classes are not open to temporary employees.
Eligibility guidelines for Plant Academy course work and certificate programs may be found in greater detail through the following links:
Practical Supervisor (PS)
Supervisor Leadership Certificate Program (SL)
Introduction to Facilities Management (IFM)
Facilities Professional Certficate Program (FPCP)
Information regarding LearnerWeb and individualized training plans for every permanent employee in Plant Operations may be found here:
LearnerWeb Information
HOW TO REGISTER
Plant Employees: Register via LearnerWeb: http://lweb.plantops.umich.edu/. If you do not have access, please contact your supervisor or your TACS Rep for assistance.
TACS Reps for LearnerWeb
| TACS Reps | Units Represented |
|---|---|
| Craig Delap | Construction Services |
| Tom Sullivan | Facilities Maintenance/Work Management/UPE Shops (U4xxx-U6xxx) |
| Allissa Weber | Facilities Maintenance/Work Management /UPE Shops (U4xxx-U6xxx) |
| Anna Balhoff | Plant Academy/Non-Plant F&O Employees/FUN Members |
| Connie Agius | Plant Administrative Services |
| Kristin Brancheau | Plant Building and Grounds Services |
| Jim Ginnaty | Plant Building and Grounds Services |
| Rosanna Griffith | Plant Building and Grounds Services |
| Merrill Willett | Utilities and Plant Engineering (U1xxx-U2xxx only) |
| Alysia Kolascz | Utilities and Plant Engineering (U1xxx-U2xxx only) |
Non-Plant Employees: Register via:
| LearnerWeb | http://lweb.plantops.umich.edu/ with access (contact Plant Academy to obtain access to register online) |
Note: If you are a Non-Plant employee and new to Plant Academy please fill out the online form: http://www.plantops.umich.edu/director/Academy/forms/learnerweb_account/.
- UMID
- Name - Last, First, MI
- Email Address
- Telephone Number
- Department
LearnerWeb will send confirmation and reminders of your registration prior to class via email. If another method is preferred for confirmation, please contact Plant Academy.
Certificates
A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the requirements for:
- Supervisor Leadership Certificate Program
- Introduction to Facilities Management Certificate Program
- Facilities Professional Certificate Program
Contact Information
Plant Academy
1111 Kipke Drive, Room 1050
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2001
Phone: (734) 647-0831
Fax: (734) 615-2213
E-mail: Plant Academy Registration (get address)
Photography
Occasionally, we take pictures of the participants and the faculty for our catalog and other promotional materials. If you do not want your photo taken while in session, please let us know prior to the class. Seating arrangements can be made.
Training Locations
- Plant Academy Training Room:
Located within the Plant Academy at 1111 Kipke Drive, Room 1050C - Plant Operations Computer Training Room (POCTR):
Computer training is held in the PlantOps Computer Training Room at Building Services, 109 E. Madison, Room 2140 - Heiber Conference Room:
Located at North Campus Plant Services Building, 3231 Baxter - Kipke Conference Center:
Located on the second floor of the Campus Safety Services Building at 1239 Kipke Drive - Individual Departments:
Customized training in individual departments - Additional Training Locations
Content modified: September 25, 2012

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