Friday, September 12, 2008
Connect with Southern Indiana accepting applications for 2009
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The Connect with Southern Indiana program, offered by the University of Southern Indiana, is accepting applications for the 2009 class through October 10, 2008. The citizenship-building program is open to Indiana residents from nine counties. Citizens from Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties who want to improve the quality of life in their community can apply. The selection committee is looking for individuals who have the desire to develop a better understanding of active citizenship engagement. The program offers an opportunity to connect with other individuals who want to learn the skills to be active citizens. Critical thinking, presentation planning, government relations, and project management are some of the topics in the program, which is free to participants. Funded by Lilly Endowment, Connect with Southern Indiana is led by University of Southern Indiana faculty and staff and community leaders. A year’s residence in the region prior to January 2009 is required. Participants provide their transportation to and from sessions and volunteer time to attend sessions and work on projects. Because the program is free and openings are limited, applicants must indicate their willingness and ability to participate in all sessions and out-of-class assignments. January 8 and 9 (overnight required), January 30, February 13, March 6 and 27, April 17, May 8 and 29, and June 12 are the session dates. Connect with Southern Indiana accepts 24 people for the six-month program. The program began in 2007. Applicants will be notified of the decision of the selection committee by November 7, 2008. An application form is available online at www.usi.edu/extserv/outreach/connect.asp. Contact Charmaine McDowell, manager of marketing and business development at USI, 812/465-1629 or camcdowell@usi.edu for information and details about the program. Kathy W. Funke News & Information Services kfunke@usi.edu or 812/465-7050 |
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