RPM and Cleveland State University Partner for New Environmental Graduate Education Program and Career Placement
March 08 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced a new
strategic academic and vocational partnership between RPM and
Cleveland State University (CSU). The partnership will provide
world-class graduate-level education at discounted rates for three
current environmental graduate programs: Master of Arts in
Environmental Studies, Master of Science in Environmental
Engineering, and Master of Science in Environmental Science. The
program will launch with the Fall 2023 academic semester.
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The partnership provides a sponsored path of professional
development in graduate level environmental coursework for existing
RPM EH&S professionals, as well as other operational and
technical professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and
professional education in the same fields. RPM employees will also
be able to take this coursework for continuing education as part of
their professional development plan.
In return, RPM and its operating companies will recruit
internship candidates and full-time EH&S professionals from
CSU’s environmental undergraduate and graduate programs. This
partnership will provide valuable internship and career
opportunities to these students in their field of study, and a
pipeline of qualified EH&S professionals for RPM.
“This strategic partnership with Cleveland State University will
truly have a global reach for our associates to increase
environmental management skillsets and provide a pathway for
current CSU graduate students to potential EH&S employment
opportunities within RPM,” stated Lee Bowers, RPM Vice President –
Environmental, Health & Safety.
In addition to the existing programs, CSU is developing three
new, post-graduate environmental certificate programs in
Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering and
Environmental Sustainability. Within the next two years, the three
new certificate programs will be offered fully online and available
to all RPM global EH&S professionals and any other engineering
or sustainability professionals interested in these areas of
study.
“This partnership is a win-win for RPM and CSU,” stated Dr.
Roland Anglin, Dean of CSU’s Levin College of Public Affairs and
Education. “RPM will gain access to customized training and
educational offerings for its employees. CSU will provide
innovative instructional value to a major employer and presence in
our region and, in the process, create the foundation for many more
industry partnerships.”
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders
in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related
services. The company operates across four reportable segments:
consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty
products. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands,
including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, DayGlo, Legend
Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit. From homes and
workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands
are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a
better world. The company employs approximately 16,800 individuals
worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.
RPM Media Contact: Tammy Zollner, Senior Director – Corporate
Communications, 330-273-8870 or tzollner@rpminc.com
RPM Investor Contact: Matt Schlarb, Senior Director – Investor
Relations, 330-273-5090 or mschlarb@rpminc.com
About Cleveland State University
Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University is a public research
institution that provides a dynamic setting for Engaged Learning.
With nearly 16,000 students, ten colleges and schools and more than
175 academic programs, CSU was again chosen for 2022 as one of
America’s best universities by U.S. News & World Report,
including the #1 university in Ohio for social mobility. Find more
information at www.csuohio.edu.
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Contact: Matt Schlarb, Senior Director – Investor Relations,
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