August 23, 2016
Deadline to Apply for NELD - North Central is Friday, August 26
The deadline for submitting applications to participate in the National Extension Leadership Development Program - North Central is this Friday, August 26.
The purpose of NELD-NC is to provide current and future Extension leaders with the vision, courage, and tools to lead in a changing world. Our continued participation is an opportunity to make a strategic investment in emerging leaders for KSRE.
The NELD-NC program consists of four sessions and is sponsored by Cooperative Extension in the 12 North Central States. The 2017 program will be delivered by University of Minnesota Extension.
Session 1: January 23-27, 2017 - Chicago, IL
Understanding My Role as Leader
Examining leadership and followership through self-assessments, facilitative tools, and personal plans
Session 2: March 31-April 8, 2017 - Costa Rica
Entering the Realm of the Other
Incorporating intercultural experiences in leadership with opportunities for exploring Extension-type work through the lens of another culture
Session 3: July 10-14, 2017 - Washington DC
Leading in a Shared Power World
Building leadership skills and networks for increased effectiveness in Extension at the national level
Session 4: September 19-22, 2017 - St Paul MN
Integrating Leadership for Change
Synthesizing information and skills for practical application in professional and institutional roles
Information about the current program is available at http://www.neld.extension.umn.edu/.
If you have questions or need additional information, call Laurie Chandler, lchandle@ksu.edu, at 785-532-3066.
Participation costs for county/district faculty will be fully funded through the Leadership budget. Tuition for specialists will be covered through the Leadership budget and all travel-related expenses will be the responsibility of their departmental or area unit. Applicants must be able to fully participate in all four sessions.
If you would like to submit an application for the 2017 program, complete the NELD NC application form. Or you can navigate to the Programming website and you will find it under Professional Development. Completed application forms should be returned by email to Susie Wilkinson, susiew@ksu.edu, by August 26, 2016. Selected agents/faculty members will be notified by September 5.
Current class members would be happy to visit with you about their recent experiences. Contact Tara Markley, Tara.Markley@jocogov.org, 913-715-7021; Beth Hinshaw, bhinshaw@ksu.edu, 620-669-3888; and Bradford Wiles, bwiles@ksu.edu, 785-532-1939. You can also view a list of previous participants by clicking on Leadership Programs Participant Directory under Other Resources under the Programming tab.