Department of African American & African Studies

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The Ray Miller Institute for Change & Leadership

“Being the change you wish to see”

Presented by the Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center & the Office of Continuing Education. The Ray Miller Institute for Change & Leadership is a 10-week course designed to cultivate the knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership by providing training in critical areas such as:

Identifying Community Needs & Resources
Effective Communication
Ethics and Values
Effective Fundraising
Grassroots Organization
Media Relations
Organizational & Business Development
Relationship Building
Wealth Building and Philanthropy

These and other areas of leadership will be discussed and presented by leaders from area businesses, civic organizations, and The Ohio State University community.

The sessions will be facilitated by the Honorable Senator Ray Miller (Ohio 15th District, Columbus) and Dr. Judson L. Jeffries. Dr. Jeffries is a Professor of African American and African Studies and Director of the AAASCEC.

The Institute begins October 5 and continues to December 7, 2009. Classes will be held weekly on Monday evenings from 5:30-8:45 p.m. at The Ohio State University Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center located at 905 Mount Vernon Avenue.

Multi-disciplinary approach

Each session of the Institute will be taught using a multi-disciplinary approach to leadership focusing on the areas of Business, Government and the Non-profit sectors.

Curriculum

The Institute curriculum includes:

A self-assessment of strengths/weaknesses and areas of needed improvement

Discussions focusing on:

Leadership and Challenges in the 21st Century
Leadership Skills and Strategies
Major African American Figures, Milestones and Landmarks
A team project that proposes a solution to a pressing community issue.

Eligibility Requirements

The Institute is open to anyone aged 21 and older who has a desire to become a change agent within his/her local community.
Participants will receive 3 Continuing Education Units. Attendance, active participation, and a group project are required.
The Ohio State University Office of Continuing Education is a certified provider of CEUs.

Application/Fees

To apply:

Completed applications [DOC] are due by Noon on Monday, August 17, 2009 and can be submitted in person or via US mail to:
African American and African Studies
Community Extension Center
905 Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43203
Attn: Ray Miller Institute for Change and Leadership
Selected applicants will go through an interview process.

Fees:
The total cost for participation in the Institute for Change & Leadership is $100.

Questions?

For more information contact Carla Wilks at (614) 292-3922

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