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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 at The Ohio State University and The Center for Urban Progress, 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. Senator Miller serves as the President for the Center for Urban Progress. Dr. Jeffries is a Professor of African American and African Studies and Director of the AAASCEC.

The Institute begins March 31 and continues to June 2, 2008. Classes will be held weekly on Monday evenings from 5:30-8:45p.m. except on Tuesday, April 29th and Tuesday, May 27th 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:

• Download an application HTML or [PDF]. Completed applications are due by 5pm on Monday, February 18, 2008 and may be submitted via US mail, fax, or email to:
• African American and African Studies
  Community Extension Center
  905 Mount Vernon Avenue
  Columbus, Ohio 43203
  Attn: James Dabney
  Fax: (614) 292-3892
  Email: raymillerinstitute@yahoo.com
• Selected applicants will go through an interview process. (Interviews will be held during the evenings of February 22, 25, or March 3)

Fees:
The total cost for participation in the Institute for Change & Leadership is $75. (Check or Money orders only).

Questions?

For more information contact the African American and African Studies Community Extension Center at (614) 292-3922

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