Community Leadership Academy
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Emerging managers and directors
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Established leaders looking to refresh skills
and gain new knowledge
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Executives new to our community
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Individuals searching for new opportunities
to contribute to their organizations
Participants develop:
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A broad understanding of community issues
and development
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Increased understanding of community leadership
styles
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Personal leadership skills
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A network of colleagues and resources
Employers and sponsoring organizations
gain:
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Employees connected to a diverse network
of dynamic leaders
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Leaders prepared to discuss community
issues
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Motivated employees ready to apply program
information to the organization
Academy Objectives
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Increase participants' knowledge of social,
cultural and economic drivers within southwest Michigan
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Provide participants with skills that enhance
their ability to take leadership roles within their organizations
and community
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Develop a network among current and future
leaders
The Program
Community leaders and experts throughout the region provide
an intensive learning experience.
2007 Schedule
| Sessions |
Date/Time |
Location |
| Orientation |
2/1 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Government & Economic Development |
2/8 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
Community Tour
South Berrien County |
2/15 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
Community Tour
North Berrien County |
2/22 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Communications Skills |
3/1 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Personal Leadership Skills |
3/8 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Diversity |
3/15 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Education & Workforce Development |
3/22 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Healthcare |
4/12 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Community Issues |
4/19 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Community Leadership |
4/26 - 8am-12pm |
LMC MTEC Center |
| Graduation |
4/30 - 5:30pm-8pm |
LMC Mendel Center |
Cost
$750 - Community Leadership Academy tuition covers speaker
fees, program materials, transportation costs, meals, orientation
and graduation.
Scholarships
Limited partial scholarships for candidates from non-profit
organizations are available. See appplication form.
Selection Process
Up to 25 participants are selected each year from a diverse
group of candidates. Nominations are reviewed by a selection
committee and paricipants are carefully selected to represent
our community's social, geographic, economic and ethic diversity.
Applicants will be notified of their application status by Monday,
January 8, 2007. Criteria for selecting Academy participants
include:
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Leadership potential
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Interest in community affairs
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Volunteer achievement and leadership at the
occupational, personal or community level
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Commitment to complete the entire Academy
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Sponsor's commitment to the Academy
Application Process
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY December 15, 2006
To apply, candidates should complete the application form and
submit it to:
Marjorie A. Zibbel
Associate Dean, Community & Business Services
Lake Michigan College
2755 E. Napier Ave.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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December 21, 2006
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