Summer Institute Overview
Thinking about running for public office? Or serving on a campaign team to get someone elected? Do you have your eye on an appointed position, on a board or committee? How do you get from “I’d like to…” to “I’m on my way”?
Prepare yourself for public
service and join us for the Summer Institute,
June 26-29 and July 17-20 at Peace College in Raleigh!
The Summer Institute, an interactive, hands-on, high-energy workshop spread over two summer weekends, is geared toward women who’d like to learn more of what to expect from running for public office or seeking an appointed position. The Institute features knowledgeable professors, presenters from major political parties, media experts, elected and appointed officials, leadership trainers and successful graduates of the Summer Institute. The Institute is non-partisan and keeps its goal simple: to see more women on ballots and in public service in North Carolina. Now in its fifth year, the Institute has graduated over 50 women who are making a difference in their communities
If you participate in The Summer Institute, you can expect to:
- Interact with women who have served in appointed or elected public positions
- Identify the constituents, organizations and groups that may support your goals
- Develop a campaign and learn how to recruit the help you’ll need
- Practice presenting ideas with persuasion and confidence
- Explore the duties and powers of local boards and commissions, including how to shape agendas and run meetings
- Find out how to shape agendas, run meetings, and handle setbacks
- Track the local use of power and spot opportunities for getting things done.
The curriculum, led by Peace faculty, Center staff and guest speakers, features lectures and group discussions on communication techniques, mentoring, media relations and message development and presentation. The Summer Institute is sponsored by the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed office statewide.
The location of the Institute is the campus of Peace College. It is held over two, conveniently spaced summer weekends. Participants arrive on Thursday evenings and stay through Sunday lunch on June 26-29 and July 17-20, 2008. All meals, housing and materials are included in one fee of $1000. NCCWPS is committed to providing tuition assistance to Summer Institute candidates.
NCCWPS encourages women of all backgrounds and interests to participate in this nonpartisan institute. If you or someone you know is interested in attending The Summer Institute, please refer them to www.nccwps.org for this information on the program, or see below for a printable packet. Class size is limited to 20 women and the deadline for applications is May 12, 2008, so act soon!
Additional Information
- Details of the program, including eligibility, the curriculum, and more
- Application instructions and forms
Printable packet of information
If you'd like to print a packet to discuss with a person you think would be a good candidate for the Summer Institute, here are PDF versions of the information:
If you have questions that aren't answered here, please contact Katrina Lamberto, SI Program Coordinator, klamberto@nccwps.org, 919-508-2308.