In this 16-week course taught by university professors and community leaders, you will learn the fundamentals of community engagement, access resources, and enhance your leadership capacity.
Leaders completing this course earn 3 Continue Education Credits from the University of Utah at only $50 (market value: $1,000).
Available every Spring Semester in English and Spanish.
All classes are taught in person once a week for 3 hours.
16 weeks
spring semester january - april
$50
3 Credits
English & SPanish
curriculum
framing community issues
leadership in the community
strategizing
meeting management
communication
inclusive leadership
grant writing
marketing & social media
public speaking
Start your leadership journey today!
Curriculum
Mission, vision, and values
Partnerships
Networking and Resources
Board Governance
Grant Writing
Finance Basics
Civic Engagement
Project Execution
Marketing and Social Media
Connect
Leaders will learn how to connect and utilize community resources through involvement with the community and University
confidence
Leaders will build leadership skills & become confident in their individual ability lead
community-led
Leaders collaborate as a group to apply their skills to a grassroots community-led project
partnership
Leaders gain a clear understanding of the Westside Leadership Institute partnership and its resources