John
For me in the area that I've worked for the last 40 years as a field landman, it just never seemed justified. While I never got the CPL, I did continue to further my education however I could. Over the years, I've only worked for 1 company that paid more per diem for the advanced designation and that was a boom in the late 1980s, early 1990s.
Now that said... as a young man starting out, I would do it. In the market we are going to be in with the return of Oil & Gas, it will be very competitive and you will need that edge or even just to level the playing field to get a good company job and to keep it. Education is always a good answer. Designations not so much but they prove you did the work and should know your stuff.
Wish I had a better and sure fire answer for you but it is one that you have to weigh the options for you personally.
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Donald Riley
Riley Land Service
Laurel MS
(601) 498-0925 Ext glenn
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-25-2020 14:44
From: John Scheving
Subject: Texas Tech University - Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) in Energy Degree
I'm more concerned with the comment that "hardly any company is willing to recognize and reward someone for their attaining CPL with additional consideration and compensation."
Is this true?
I'm registered to sit for the CPL next month, and would love some feedback if any of you care to comment.
Thanks in advance,
John
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John Scheving
Diamond Resources, Co.
Wellington CO
(970) 685-8122
Original Message:
Sent: 06-24-2020 10:29
From: Gary Brannon
Subject: Texas Tech University - Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) in Energy Degree
$42,000 for an online degree from a state school is insane. Considering hardly any company is willing to recognize and reward someone for their attaining CPL with additional consideration and compensation makes this proposal even crazier.
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Gary Brannon
Brannon Resources
Golden CO
(970) 819-4437
Original Message:
Sent: 06-22-2020 17:57
From: William Keffer
Subject: Texas Tech University - Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) in Energy Degree
"From Bill Keffer (Texas Tech University School of Law, Professor of Energy Law, Director of Energy Law Programs) -
Texas Tech University is launching a new degree this Fall - a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) in Energy, with courses offered by instructors from the Petroleum Engineering Department, the National Wind Institute, the Energy Commerce Department in the Rawls College of Business, and the School of Law. It is designed primarily for working professionals but is open to all.
The courses will be offered online, with only one or two in-person weekend visits to the Texas Tech campus during each semester. The degree can be earned in one year. Each semester unit (consisting of three courses) will cost $14,000 for a total degree cost of $42,000, plus a $500 deposit.
The first cohort begins this Fall, and applications are being accepted now. You can find out more information by visiting the website at www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/Programs/energy/. Please forward this email and attachment to your friends and colleagues, who might be interested.
I am the Program Director and will be teaching the online course on Oil & Gas Law."
Bill
William R. Keffer
Janet Scivally and David Copeland Endowed Professor of Energy Law
Director of Energy Law Programs
Assistant Director of Bar Preparation Resources
Texas Tech University School of Law
3311 18th Street
Box 40004
Lubbock, TX 79409-0004
806/834-3178
william.keffer@ttu.edu