educating social change leaders
Registration for Fall classes will be open as of August 1, 2023.
And Still We Rise: Leadership Forum for Women of Color Leaders Sessions take place on the following Saturdays from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM:January 11, 2020 April 18, 2020February 8, 2020 May 16, 2020March 14, 2020 June 20, 2020Register for And Still We Rise This is a series class taking place from January to June …
This is a two‐part series. Participants are expected to attend both classes. Thursday, February 6 & Thursday, February 20, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM GOING DEEPER: SERIES CLASS Trainers: Steven Botkin, who has been providing leadership in the field of engaging men and boys for violence prevention, positive masculinities, and gender equality for 35 years and in 15 countries as founder/director of the …
What makes for an effective leader? The ability to envision and step forward with tenacity are acquired skills. In this highly interactive class, participants will explore five approaches that have been useful to Dr. Jenoure in her professional life as an arts manager, educator, and musician. Class members will inspect and dissect these approaches through …
There are challenges and joys to being a leader in a group or organization that is composed mainly of volunteers. In this workshop, we will work together to tackle a variety of questions, such as: How does a leader cultivate a shared sense of purpose among volunteers? Where is the leader’s influence, without clear authority …
In political environments differences of opinion are inevitable and important. Yet too often, differences are inadequately explored. Even more frequently, different perspectives often lead to anger, hurt, and sometimes violence. This class will explore the benefits of dialogue across difference. We will distinguish debate from dialogue, discuss the components of successful dialogues, and describe some …
Jazz musicians draw on some very specific approaches to creating original music while staying mindful of a barrage of sound around them. These approaches may also be helpful to our work in fostering needed change in rapidly shifting social, political, and economic environments. After listening to some masterful examples, we will then identify essential activities …