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Community Leadership   

The Community Leadership programs at UMBC prepare aspiring and practicing leaders with the skills and experience needed to generate transformative social change. We help students develop greater self-understanding, engage with the assets and challenges of urban communities, hone practical leadership skills, and build personal and professional relationships that will support their growth as leaders.

Community Leadership Skills Courses emphasize practical skills, deep dives into crucial topics, and take only 5 weeks to complete. The practical aspect of the courses allows you to immediately apply what you’re learning to your work.  The courses can be converted to credits  if you decide to enter the UMBC Community Leadership graduate program.

These programs are designed for working professionals and offer courses in the evening to accommodate students with full-time jobs. 
 

 
  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SPECIAL TOPICS - In-Person - BUDGETING FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 4/17/2024 - 5/15/2024
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Candace Chance
  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

     

 

  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SPECIAL TOPICS - In-Person - PODCASTING
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 7/11/2024 - 8/1/2024
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Sally Scott

    Podcasting: Learn the art of podcasting from conception to publication in this engaging and hands-on course. Discover the essentials of planning a podcast, mastering the use of equipment, editing techniques, and explore effective marketing strategies. Gain insights into sustaining audience engagement and monetization options. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create and promote your own successful podcast.

    Rob Lee will be assisting Dr. Scott in this course. He is a podcasting content expert and cultural curator from Baltimore, Maryland. With over ten years of experience in podcasting and data analytics, Rob guides clients in podcast marketing and brand development. His podcast, "Truth in this Art," received recognition as Baltimore's Best Podcast by Baltimore Magazine in 2022. Rob is excited to share his expertise and help aspiring podcasters bring their visions to life.

    This Course is eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.

    This course is not limited to UMBC students and is open to the general public.

 

  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SPECIAL TOPICS - In-Person - GRANT WRITING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 8/28/2024 - 9/25/2024
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Meghann Shutt

    GRANT WRITING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: In this five session class, students will learn the fundamentals of grant proposal writing including: ethics, finding and vetting funding opportunities, analyzing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), organizing, writing, & submitting compelling proposals, and the do's and don'ts of teaming with organizations. Throughout the class students will choose one real nonprofit organization to work with (either their own or one provided for them to partner with) and identify, write, and submit a grant proposal for their organization. All assignments will be written exercises that will receive feedback from the instructor and contribute to the ultimate class goal of submitting an actual grant proposal. Bring a passion for an issue you care about, a desire to learn the proposal writing process, and a sense of camaraderie and humor.

    This Course is eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.

    This course is not limited to UMBC students and is open to the general public.

 

  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SPECIAL TOPICS - In-Person - STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 10/2/2024 - 10/30/2024
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Kate Scherr-Adams

    STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The course will teach the concept and guide students through the steps of strategic planning for nonprofit organizations. Strategic planning is an organizational management activity used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, establish agreement for intended outcomes and to assess the organization's direction. Engaging the community in this process is imperative to successful outcomes, trust building and equity. The course will equip students, as community-based leaders, with an understanding of the concept of strategic planning and the value of community engagement to create positive change.

    This Course is eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.

    This course is not limited to UMBC students and is open to the general public.

 

  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SPECIAL TOPICS - In-Person - RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 11/6/2024 - 12/11/2024
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Kaleigh Mrowka, Lauren Mauriello

    RESTORATIVE PRACTICES: This course will address the application of restorative justice/restorative practices to community leadership frameworks. Restorative practices is a relational framework grounded in interdisciplinary theories and collective processes. When used to create spaces for engaged learning, inclusive decision-making, and social capital building, restorative practices has the potential to transform communities and systems by allowing community members to maintain and sustain relationships even when harm has occurred. The class will meet weekly for 2.5hr sessions for 5 weeks, with socially distanced and carefully managed in-person sessions.

    This Course is eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.

    This course is not limited to UMBC students and is open to the general public.

 

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