The Advocacy Leadership for Vital Aging certificate program is open to all who are interested in developing and practicing their leadership skills as advocates for vital aging.  The September 2004 – May 2005 program is designed for a diverse group of 30-35 adult learners of all ages interested in developing leadership strengths to help themselves and their communities.  Participant cost is $1,000.  Limited scholarships are available based on need and availability. 

Applications are due July 16, 2004.

Most class sessions will be held on Fridays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the College of Continuing Education Conference Center (formerly the Earle Brown Center) on the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota, with the exception of the November and March sessions.

Session 1, September 10, 2004

Getting to Know Ourselves, Each Other, and

What’s Going on in the World Around Us

• Demographic overview and impacts
• Approaches in advocating for change

Session 2, October 8, 2004

Looking at the Dimensions of Leadership

• Creating a shared vision
• Building a coalition

Session 3, November 12, 2004

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging

• Analyzing issues

Session 4, February 11, 2005

Framing Issues: Understanding the System

• History of aging policy.

Session 5, March 11, 2005

Taking Action: Senior Statesmanship Program

(Senior Federation)

• Leading policy change
• Lobbying
• The Minnesota legislature

Session 6, April 8, 2005

Evaluating Results and Building for the Future

• The leadership change
• Evaluation as a planning tool

Session 7, May 13, 2005

Recognition and Celebration

• Building for the future

College of Continuing Education