Northwest Clerks Institute
Institute Conducted By
Washington State University, Professional Education - Conference Management
Sponsored by Washington Municipal Clerks Association, Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks, and Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (Recognized April 2004)
Department Conducting Institute
WSU Professional Education - Conference Management
Program Coordinator
Joann Tilton, Institute Director
Northwest Clerks Institute
Washington State University
Cell: (209) 456-7855
Email: NWCIDirector@gmail.com
Location Of Instruction
- University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington
- One Day Academy for AAMC, OAMR, and WMCA Annual Conferences: Locations Vary
Dates of the Institute
Professional Development I ($850 Registration Only): May 31-June 5, 2026
Professional Development II ($850 Registration Only): June 7-June 12, 2026
Professional Development III ($850 Registration Only): June 14-June 19, 2026
Professional Development IV (MMC Academy) will not be held in 2026
Visit the Northwest Clerks Institute for registration and housing information, as well as additional program details.
Institute Program Scheduling
Time to graduate: Completion of 3 sessions (PD I, PD II, and PD III) – 120 hours for a total of 60 CMC education points. May enter at any level and take in any order.
PD IV 24 hours for a total of 12 MMC education points or 24 EPP education hours.
Participants may attend annually, as the curriculum changes each year.
- One Day Academy for AAMC, OAMR, and WMCA Annual Conferences; Typically– 9 AM - 4 PM with 1 Hour Lunch (Noon–1 PM)
Scholarships Available
Washington:
- Washington Municipal Clerks Association Scholarships
- Washington Cities Insurance Authority Tuition Reimbursement
- Cities Insurance Authority of Washington Scholarship
- AWC Risk Management Service Agency Scholarship
Oregon:
Alaska:
IIMC