The goal of this program area is to increase citizens' capacity to transform their communities. It includes sub-programs in small business development, county leadership development, community revitalization and resource development, personal finance management and asset-building, policy advocacy, education and research.
The participatory approach to leadership for transforming the community is based on the belief that when people are involved in the determination of the curriculum, based on their validated needs of their communities, they are more likely to be engaged in the overall training with greater benefits to themselves and the community. Moving into leadership positions requires special skills such as working with others; serving as a coach, mentor, motivator, and/or role model, hence the need for this leadership training.
Goals and Objectives:
The goal of the course is to train grassroots and emerging community leaders to develop leadership skills that will enable them to transform the community. The specific objectives are as follows:
Contact:
Henry J. Findlay, professor and leadership development specialist
Continuing Education and Cooperative Extension programs
1 Booker T. Washington Blvd.
Kellogg Conference Center
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Telephone: 334-724-4316 Email: findlay@tuskegee.edu
This value-added leadership program consists of a nine-month curriculum operated through Leadership Macon County under the auspices of Tuskegee University Continuing Education and Cooperative Extension programs. Moving into leadership positions demands special skills such as working with others; serving as a coach, mentor, motivator, and/or role model; being able to make tough decisions and understanding how organizational politics work to achieve organizational effectiveness. Hence, there is need for this leadership training.
Goals and Objectives:
The goal is to train leaders in Macon County who are informed, motivated and ready to move the community forward. The specific objectives are as follows:
Contact:
Henry J. Findlay, professor and leadership development specialist
Continuing Education and Cooperative Extension programs
1 Booker T. Washington Blvd.
Kellogg Conference Center
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Telephone: 334- 724-4316
Email: findlay@tuskegee.edu
The institute is designed to give high school students an opportunity to learn first-hand about the importance of involvement in the community and the diverse needs in the community, while building effective leaders for the future. During the institute, participants are involved in a variety of experiential learning activities and dialogue sessions including issues and concerns facing the community. Students explore the nature of leadership; determine their own leadership style; learn qualities of good leadership and team dynamics and their role within a team. Additionally, they gain insight into the complex decision-making process that occurs within community and business leadership.
Goals and Objectives:
The goal of the leadership course is to train students to develop leadership skills through a one-week summer leadership institute. The specific objectives are as follows:
Contact:
Henry J. Findlay, professor and leadership development specialist
Continuing Education and Cooperative Extension programs
1 Booker T. Washington Blvd.
Kellogg Conference Center
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Telephone: 334- 724-4316
Email: findlay@tuskegee.edu
This program will provide basic financial education for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. The program is intended to provide low-to moderate-income households with the knowledge and resources needed to make sound financial decisions through publications, other teaching materials, workshops, class sessions and one-on-one counseling where needed. Participants in the program will be provided with knowledge and tools to enable them to develop personal spending plans or budgets, manage credit as well as basic checking and savings accounts, and meet their saving goals.
Goals and Objectives:
The overall goal is to provide basic financial education to low-income families and enable to learn financial management skills. The specific objectives are as follows:
Contact:
Lila B Karki, PhD
Tuskegee University
College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science
Cooperative Extension Program
1200 West Montgomery Road,
(200 Mary Starke Harper Hall)
Tuskegee, AL 36088
T: 334-727-8860
F: 334-724-4289
E: lkarki@mytu.tuskegee.edu
W: http://www.tuskegee.edu/
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