Community Action Plan: Leadership Development

Intended Outcome:
Effective leadership programs will be provided within the eight-county area so that leaders can learn how to effectively address community issues.

Task Others Involved Time Line
Contribute to a central Web site and listserv to publicize educational opportunities for
current or aspiring community leaders.
Leadership Wabash Valley, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Miller/White Advertising, community calendars (CVBs in all counties), ISU CSPE, Wabash Valley Educational Alliance, WIB, Economic Development Commission, Ivy Tech, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Third Quarter 2004
Promote leadership activities/skills through existing forums. ISU Speakers Series, Leadership Wabash Valley, ISU School of Business, Ivy Tech, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology By December 2004
Disseminate success stories of community improvement projects from similar communities. Ind. Dept. of Commerce, Region 6; Chambers of Commerce; media; Redevelopment Commission; Economic Development Corp., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology June 2004 and ongoing
Identify services available to assist civic groups in community improvement issues; promote existing resources for identifying grants and funding. ISU School of Business, Vigo County Public Library, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Ivy Tech, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology By December 2004
Host and/or coordinate leadership development seminars in all eight counties. COMPASS II Leadership Development Team, United Way, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, ISU School of Business (CREED), Leadership Wabash Valley, Parke County Community Foundation, Vermillion County Community Foundation, Non-Profit Resource Center in Lafayette, Edgar County Community Foundation, Ivy Tech, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology November 2003 and
ongoing until Fall 2005