Are the "scholarships" below really an effective expenditure of NRP funds? The course description says that students will learn conflict resolution. What good is this to an organization that refuses to recognize the rights of residents and whose grievance policies are nothing more than internal reviews?
Requiring the signature of Board Chair of the approved neighborhood organization really keeps this in-house as well. Michael Atherton Prospect Park -----Original Message----- From: NRP Training [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 1:05 PM Subject: Applications still being accepted for Community Leadership Institute Applications for the Community Leadership Institute at the University of St. Thomas in Downtown Minneapolis are still being accepted. Currently there are as many as ten openings for the Fall, 2003 semester, which starts September 18, 2003. For more information and an application, please call Margie Siegel at (651) 962-4291 or Robert Thompson at (612) 673-5149. NRP will provide a scholarship for 80% ($1,000)of the $1,250 tuition. To receive the NRP Scholarship, you will first need to show support from your neighborhood by having your application signed by the Board Chair of the approved neighborhood organization (see http://www.nrp.org/R2/Neighborhoods/Orgs/Organizations.html or call 673-5149). After you have the neighborhood signature, mail, fax, or bring your application to the NRP for the signature of the appropriate neighborhood specialist at NRP. Your neighborhood organization may choose to pay any remaining tuition. If you have already attended previous sessions of the Community Leadership Institute, there are still openings for Semester 2 (previously called Level 2). QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE What is the Community Leadership Institute? The Community Leadership Institute is a two-semester course at the University of St. Thomas sponsored by NRP and the Metropolitan Alliance of Community Centers (MACC). Each semester is comprised of 12 classes, one night a week. The curriculum is designed to develop and improve community leadership skills. When are the classes? Level 1 of the Institute begins Thursday, September 18, 2003 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and continues for 12 Thursday night sessions through December 11. Level 2 of the Institute, which is open to those who have completed Level 1, begins Tuesday, September 16, 2003 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and continues for 12 Tuesday night sessions through December 9, 2003. There are no classes the week of Thanksgiving. Where will the classes be held? Classes will be held at the University of St. Thomas campus in downtown Minneapolis, located at 1000 LaSalle Avenue. What will I learn in the Community Leadership Institute? Topics covered in Level 1 include identifying and building on community assets, project management, and resolving conflict. Topics covered in Level 2 include strategic relationships, and outcomes and evaluation. Do I need previous college experience to apply? No. Any one with any level of education may apply and be accepted. What you do need is a commitment to neighborhood work, and to sharing what you learn with others. How much does it cost? Registration for one semester costs $1,250. If you complete both levels within 12 months, the tuition for both is $2,400 total. For approved candidates, the NRP will provide a scholarship of $1,000 for one semester, or $1,920 if you enroll in Level 2 directly after completing Level 1. Instructors will provide all materials, so there will be minimal cost for supplies and materials. How do I receive a Scholarship from NRP? To receive the NRP Scholarship, you will first need to show support from your neighborhood by having your application signed by the Board Chair of the approved neighborhood organization (see http://www.nrp.org/R2/Neighborhoods/Orgs/Organizations.html or call 673-5149). After you have the neighborhood signature, mail, fax, or bring your application to the NRP for the signature of the appropriate neighborhood specialist at NRP. How can I get additional financial support for attending the Community Leadership Institute? Your neighborhood organization may sponsor some or all of your remaining expenses. Tuition expense for the Community Leadership Institute is an eligible expense for your neighborhood�s NRP admin funds. Your neighborhood may also use neighborhood Citizen Participation funds to cover the costs of the institute. Call NRP at (612) 673-5149 for further information on what is required. You may also call St. Thomas (651-962-4291) to see if they have additional grants or scholarship programs to assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: Margie Siegel (Center for Nonprofit Management, University of St. Thomas) (651) 962-4291 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robert Thompson (NRP) (612) 673-5149 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- NRP Crown Roller Mill #425 105 Fifth Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 673-5140 (voice) (612) 673-5138 (fax) NRP Phase II Goals as Adopted by the NRP Policy Board on Nov. 15, 1999: * Create a greater sense of community so people who live, work, learn, and play in Minneapolis have an increased sense of commitment to and confidence in their neighborhood and City; * Sustain and enhance neighborhood capability in order to strengthen the civic involvement of all members of the community; * Ensure that neighborhood-based planning remains the foundation of the program, is informed, and leads to creative and innovative approaches; * Strengthen the partnerships among neighborhoods and jurisdictions to identify and accomplish shared citywide goals; * Ensure that government agencies learn from and respond to neighborhood plans so that public services ultimately reflect neighborhood priorities; * Develop and support life cycle housing citywide through the preservation of existing housing and new construction by reaffirming our commitment to the state mandate that 52.5% of NRP funds be spent on housing. -- ROBERT THOMPSON NRP Crown Roller Mill #425 105 Fifth Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 673-5149 (voice) (612) 673-5138 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] NRP Phase II Goals as Adopted by the NRP Policy Board on Nov. 15, 1999: * Create a greater sense of community so people who live, work, learn, and play in Minneapolis have an increased sense of commitment to and confidence in their neighborhood and City. * Sustain and enhance neighborhood capability in order to strengthen the civic involvement of all members of the community. * Ensure that neighborhood-based planning remains the foundation of the program, is informed, and leads to creative and innovative approaches * Strengthen the partnerships among neighborhoods and jurisdictions to identify and accomplish shared citywide goals. * Ensure that government agencies learn from and respond to neighborhood plans so that public services ultimately reflect neighborhood priorities. * Develop and support life cycle housing citywide through the preservation of existing housing and new construction by reaffirming our commitment to the state mandate that 52.5% of NRP funds be spent on housing. 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