2009 Summer Catalog - Gallaudet University

Gallaudet Leadership Institute • Gallaudet Leadership Institute
Gallaudet Leadership Institute
as s o C i at i o n le a d e r s h i P a n d ma n a g e m e n t Pr o g r a m
ju ly 13 – 17, 2009
Leadership and management in agencies and organizations
continue to change and evolve to better serve their constituencies.
This intensive training program serves as a model for participants
by offering multi-disciplinary courses, enabling participants to
touch upon different issues and subjects that affect each other.
Ideal participants are individuals who aim for leadership
positions at agencies and corporations, or individuals who seek
additional tools to lead and manage agencies and corporations.
Ba s i C Ca m P ad m i n i s t r at i o n
ju n e 22 – 26, 2009
This course educates current and future camp directors in the
administration of camp operations, including health and safety
issues, staff organization and recruiting techniques, risk management,
and other important aspects. Emphasis is placed on the
philosophies, principles, and practices adopted by the American
Camp Association (ACA) specific to the requirements for the
ACA certification. The course is designed to present specific
content in the following areas:
• Camp director’s job and leadership style
• Program design and goals
• Characteristics of program participants
• Staff organization/recruitment
• On-campus recruitment
• Job descriptions
• Risk management
• Problem-solving techniques
• Health, food, and transportation services
Gallaudet Leadership Institute
“Change begins with one person, and only people can change
organizations.”
The Gallaudet Leadership Institute (GLI) is a comprehensive
entity dedicated to improving the quality of the personal and
professional lives of deaf and hard of hearing individuals
through programming designed to enable them to reach their full
potential in their chosen communities. GLI is also committed to
developing and enhancing the leadership abilities of individuals
who administer programs and services in deaf-centric, non-profit
and for-profit agencies and corporations. Using a multi-faceted
approach to training and development, GLI provides an array
of quality and innovative program offerings that incorporate
engaged learning formats with a focus on experiential learning,
problem solving, and transformation. For more information,
application and registration information or costs on any of the
following programs, visit gli.gallaudet.edu.
Co n s u m e r, fa m i ly, a n d Co m m u n i t y ad V o C a C y (CfCa)
ju ly 20 – 24, 2009
Consumer, Family, and Community Advocacy (CFCA) is a one-
week intensive program for deaf and hard of hearing consumers
and parents of deaf and hard of hearing children interested in
improving the quality of life for themselves and/or their families
through advocacy. Top deaf professional advocates will facilitate
hands-on activities and presentations on developing and
improving participants’ advocacy knowledge and skills.
Participants will receive practical inside tips on how
to increase advocacy impact along with a road map to guide their
involvement as advocates in individual and community issues.
Program materials will include carefully selected readings on a
wide range of advocacy issues.
de a f Wo m e n ’s le a d e r s h i P Pr o g r a m
ju ly 27 – 31, 2009
The Deaf Women’s Leadership Program provides deaf women
with an invigorating environment for self-awareness, exploration,
actualization, and leadership development. The program also
strives to improve the quality of the participants’ lives through
community engagement, service, and development. Training
modules are offered by nationally recognized deaf female leaders
who engage the participants in learning how to effectively
advocate for their causes and to develop the skills and
confidence they need to follow through. In collaboration with
Deaf Women United, participants will have the opportunity to
continue exploring and developing their leadership skills after
the sessions conclude through an eight-week mentorship. Topics
include mentorship, leadership styles, communication, conflict
resolution, community development, networking, fund-raising
and more!
8 2009 Summer Catalog • summer.gallaudet.edu