A Comprehensive Approach…
to Community Leadership
RCCI Institute · April 3-6, 2006
Fort Worth, Texas
the rationale
• Community colleges and land grant
universities are integrated into the
communities they serve. How?
• What does each entity have to offer?
• Why, then, is a leadership initiative a
good fit for collaboration?
• What outcomes can be expected?
a case study
No community leadership program
has existed for several years.
It is a fast-growing area in need of
new ideas and solutions.
A strengthened relationship is
needed between the university and
the community.
A “forum” for emerging leadership to
speak with one voice is lacking.
The Greater Starkville
Development Partnership
had the vision.
Partnered with Extension
to develop a curriculum
and program details
the opportunity
First class began in
September 2004
Formed a
committee to steer the
program’s direction
Ensure the program is
dynamic, fluid, and
adaptive to local needs.
Empower participants
to help steer the
program’s future.
Gain and apply
knowledge to enhance
civic involvement.
Create a sustainable
network of diverse
community leaders.
the goals
with special attention to…
• Traditional vs. Emerging Leadership Ideals
• Member Recruitment with Respect to Diverse
Ethnic, Social, & Economic Backgrounds
• Speakers & Presentation Style
• Maximum Dialogue, Discussion, & Application
• A Complete, Balanced, & Comprehensive Training
Experience
• Improving the Quality of Life in the Starkville &
Oktibbeha County Area
the process
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Recruitment
Application
References
Approval
Tuition
Scholarships
Sponsorships
Logistics
• Begins in
September &
ends in June
• 2 sessions per
month except
December &
June
• 18 sessions
• ~80 hours of
instruction time
• Actual meeting
times vary
the format
Leadership
Principles
Grant Writing
Government
Community &
Economic
Development
Individual &
Group Projects
primary themes
Team Building
Personalities
Leadership Styles
Managing Groups
Successful Meetings
Conflict Management
Cultural Diversity
Building Partnerships
Communication
leadership
principles
Grant
Terminology
Proposal
Components
Finding
Funding
Sources
Understanding
the Process
grant writing
government
Municipal, County,
& State Government
Governor’s Office
State Auditor’s
Office
State Treasurer’s
Office
Ethics Commission
Department of
Transportation
Attorney General’s
Office
Secretary of
State’s Office
Supreme Court
State Capitol
community & economic
development
Terminology &
Theory
Industrial
Recruitment
Business Retention
& Expansion
Tourism
Planning & Zoning
Panel Discussion
FAM Tour
individual projects
Historical Person,
Attraction, or
Event
3-5 Page Report
7-10 Minute Oral
Presentation
group projects
Diverse
Groups
Focus on
Community
Impact
Short- and
Long-term
Ideas Are
Encouraged
group project proposals
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Introduction
Needs
Vision
Goals
Objective
Methods
• Summary &
Evaluation
• Sustainability
• Budget
• Timeline
inaugural group projects
Fatherless Child Ministry
Branch of the YMCA
Crosswalk Between a City Park &
Recreational Facility
Family Fourth of July Celebration
Sidewalks & Bicycle Lanes
newly proposed projects
Community
Symphony
Concert
United Way
Public Service
Announcement
Johnny Cash
Festival
future directions
• Alumni Association
• Alumni Serving on
Various Boards &
Committees
• Alumni Serving in
Elected/Appointed
Positions
• Heightened Unity and
Sense of Community
Class of 2005
for more information contact…
Chance McDavid, Extension Associate
Department of Agricultural Economics
Mississippi State University
Email: chance.mcdavid@msstate.edu
Web: www.msucares.com/crd
Office: 662-325-1793
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age, disability, or veteran status.