Dr. Cleland has contributed to PMI in countless ways, including moderating the PMI Body of Knowledge Workshop in 1985, finalizing the development of the PMI Student Paper Award Program, and attending and presenting at almost all PMI Seminars & Symposia since 1972. A charter member and advisor to the PMI Pittsburgh Chapter since its founding, Dr. Cleland received the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award from PMI in 1983. He is an author and editor of 16 books and articles published in many technological, management and educational periodicals.