"Leadership Springfield alumni bring the knowledge of the community and important networking abilities to nonprofit boards in a way that is productive and significant."

 

-Emily Fox, CEO, Discovery Center of Springfield, Class XV

Program days

2008-2009

Orientation for Students and Parents
September 23, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
(See calendar of events for details)

Retreat (Mandatory)
October 22, 2008

Education/History of Springfield
November 19, 2008

Government & The Law
December 17, 2008

Business
January 21, 2009

Life 101
February 18, 2009

Make-up Meeting/Leadership Development
March 11, 2009

Graduation
April 2, 2009, evening


Government and The Law

Learning Objective:

  • To understand how our City and County governments function, what problems they have and how they solve them, what community leaders can do to improve or help these governments. How these governments interface with or are impacted by the state and federal governments.
  • To understand the levels of legal systems that exist in Springfield, what their jurisdictions are, how they work, and what their problems are. To understand the various levels of law enforcement that exist in the Springfield area, how they interact with each other, and the legal system.
  • The success of planning the Program Day depends on BALANCE. Balance between the areas of Learning Objectives and Current Affairs. Balance between lecture/discussion, learning by doing, and seeing.

At the end of the program day, participants should have an understanding of, and be able to answer the following questions. How the information is presented and the individuals involved in the presentations are up to the creativity of the planning team.

Government

  • How do City and County governments function?
  • How do they differ in structure, and management? How do they derive their power? How are they financed?
  • In what ways do City and County governments cooperate? Where are they in conflict? In what areas are they working for additional cooperation?
  • What is a charter form of county government? What would it mean for Greene County? How would it be achieved? Is a charter form of county government necessary and desirable at this time?

Legal & Law Enforcement

  • What are the similarities and differences between the levels of legal systems that exist in the Springfield area?
  • What are the similarities and differences in their jurisdictions?
  • What are the law enforcement agencies that are present in the Springfield area?

Current Affairs

Are there items of current interest that have not been addressed in the Learning Objective? Identify any current affairs and include them in program day planning.

Education/History of Springfield

Learning Objective:

  • To achieve an understanding of higher education, including how to finance that education.
  • To understand the different types of education that exist and their particular advantages. To understand how to research the different types of education.
  • To understand the costs of a private education. To understand how education providers are funded (taxes, etc.).
  • To understand how Springfield developed in the past, how it is developing now, and how it should develop in the future. To understand current development efforts, their basis, problems, goals, and successes.
  • Possible areas to explore:
    • Vision 20/20
    • Community Partnership of the Ozarks
    • History Museum
    • Founder's Park
    • Cultural issues/history
    • Trends in education
    • Distance learning

The success of planning the Program Day depends on BALANCE. Balance between the areas of Learning Objectives and Current Affairs. Balance between lecture/discussion, learning by doing, and seeing.

At the end of the program day, participants should have an understanding of, and be able to answer the following questions. How the information is presented and the individuals involved in the presentations are up to the creativity of the planning team.

Education/History of Springfield

  • What are particular advantages of the different types of education that are available?
  • What are the costs of education, and how are educational providers funded?
  • How do you research education opportunities?
  • How and why did Springfield develop, and what were the major milestones in the development of Springfield and the Springfield area?
  • What significant developments have happened in the past, and what significant developments are planned for the future of Springfield?
  • What are the major contributors to the quality of life in Springfield?

Current Affairs

  • Are there items of current interest that have not been addressed in the Learning Objective? Identify any current affairs and include them in program day planning.

Life 101

Learning Objective:

  • To understand the issues that make your life better and your community better.
  • Possible areas to explore:
    • Community service and volunteerism
    • Community leaders
    • Etiquette
    • Financial management/planning
    • Time management/balance in life
    • Stress/mental health management
    • Health issues
    • Alternative medicines

The success of planning the Program Day depends on BALANCE. Balance between the areas of Learning Objectives and Current Affairs. Balance between lecture/discussion, learning by doing, and seeing.

At the end of the program day, participants should have an understanding of, and be able to answer the following questions. How the information is presented and the individuals involved in the presentations are up to the creativity of the planning team.

Life 101

  • Who are the major community service organizations in the Springfield area? What are the opportunities for community service? Why is it important to be a volunteer?
  • What issues play a part in your ability to be an effective person?
  • What creates a well rounded person?
  • How has technology impacted our daily life?
  • How can you plan financially for the future now, next month, and years from now?

Current Affairs

  • Are there items of current interest that have not been addressed in the Learning Objective? Identify any current affairs and include them in program day planning.

Business

Learning Objective:

  • To identify and understand the types of business in Springfield.
  • To understand the issues business owners face.

  • Possible areas to explore:

    • Media and advertising
    • Issues facing both small and large business owners
    • Technology issues
    • Resources to promote your business/organization
    • Business ethics
    • Success stories of businesses and business leadership
    • Workplace issues, including sexual harassment and dress codes
    • Job interviews: what do you offer them and what do they offer you in return?

The success of planning the Program Day depends on BALANCE. Balance between the areas of Learning Objectives and Current Affairs. Balance between lecture/discussion, learning by doing, and seeing.

At the end of the program day, participants should have an understanding of, and be able to answer the following questions. How the information is presented and the individuals involved in the presentations are up to the creativity of the planning team.

Business

  • What types of business exist in Springfield? How do they interface? What resources or organizations promote business in Springfield (i.e. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce)?
  • What makes a business succeed beyond their competitors?
  • What can you do to prepare yourself to succeed in business?
  • What do companies offer other than a salary (i.e. benefits)? How do you market yourself to a company?

Current Affairs

  • Are there items of current interest that have not been addressed in the Learning Objective? Identify any current affairs and include them in program day planning.