In every session, participants should be actively engaged in discussions, class work, and complete any outside assignments. Your presence, energy, ideas, and questions are essential to the full Leadership Academy experience. Candidates must have full support of the organization they represent.

Graduation from the Academy does not signify and end, but represents the beginning of a commitment to civic involvement. Participants are expected to become continually, substantively and actively engaged within community organizations in leadership roles.

Throughout the seven (7) sessions, participants will be exposed to various organizations and the leadership opportunities available for future engagement. Participants will also be provided with the tools and resources to research and apply for available leadership roles.

Commitment to participating in the Leadership Academy centers on involvement. There are seven (7) sessions that begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. The dates for the 2010 Leadership Academy are listed below. Sessions will be held at various locations in the community.

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

Participants will be exposed to additional programs and events that can enhance their professional development, but they are not a requirement. As the final session of the Leadership Academy is planned by the class, committee meetings will be scheduled to meet the participant's schedules. The Leadership Academy may excuse absences because of extenuating circumstances. Dismissal from the program can result from unexcused absences.

           Session 1     Wednesday, August 25
           Session 2     Wednesday, September 8
           Session 3     Wednesday, September 22
           Session 4     Wednesday, October 6
           Session 5     Wednesday, October 20
           Session 6     Wednesday, November 3
           Session 7     Wednesday, November 17