DEVELOPING LEADERS State leaders depend heavily on the University of Georgia for training, technical assistance, and applied research. This year, UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government coordinated the 29th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators. This program, now a national model for legislative training, supports new and veteran lawmakers as they plan for a better Georgia. Last December, more than 200 members of the Georgia House and Senate gathered in Athens to discuss the most pressing issues facing the state, including transportation, health care, world commerce, and other areas of major significance to Georgians. The three-day event culminated with an address by Governor Nathan
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Deal, who outlined his priorities for the coming year. UGA’s College of Public Health and J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development unveiled a joint initiative last fall designed to engage community leaders in creating and sustaining a culture of health in their communities. The 2015 Public Health Leadership Academy provided training for community
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teams, comprised of non-profit, public, and business leaders; professionals from health, social work, psychology, ministry, and education; and other community-oriented entities with a stake in public health. The year-long program offered an array of experiential learning activities designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to promote healthy living effectively.
Every year, UGA’s Center for Leadership and Service hosts the LeaderShape Institute, a campus-wide leadership development initiative bringing together faculty, staff, students, and alumni to teach students to lead with integrity. Founded at UGA in 1996, nearly 1,000 students have completed this transformative training program. In 2015, 57 students participated in LeaderShape, each of whom developed an action plan for creating positive change on campus and beyond. The plans from this past year’s class address important issues such as obesity, sustainability, and disability awareness.
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