ONLINE SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Dear Local Elected Officials:
We would like to share with you some on-line training opportunities being offered this summer by the UNC School of Government. Please follow the links provided in the descriptions for further details and registration information.
Should you have any questions, contact information for the UNC School of Government is provided at the bottom of the page.
Thank you,
Robert C. Hiett
Executive Director
Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments
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Legal Competency for Local Elected Officials
July 31, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
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Whether you’re in your first term or have many years of experience, having a clear grasp of your legal responsibilities is important. Laws change, and new interpretations affect the practical implications. This highly interactive session enhances what you may have learned in Essentials courses. Rules of procedure, open meetings, and conflicts of interest are covered through a variety of engaging techniques, including polling, scenarios and breakout groups.
For more information and to register, click here:
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Crisis Communications Skills for Local Elected Officials
Aug 24,10:00 am – 12:00pm
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In today’s governing environment, local elected leaders are surrounded by frustrated and often angry citizens. Dealing with constituents’ anger and fear is a new reality for many local leaders. In this engaging interactive workshop, you will learn the four most important principles of crisis communications; you will learn practical pointers for connecting with constituents who are upset, and share what works and what doesn’t in short breakout sessions.
For more information and to register, click here:
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Sept 25,10:00 – 2:00 pm
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One of the most important skills for local elected leaders to develop is having emotional control in highly charged situations. In this on-line workshop, you will learn how to identify and manage hot buttons, build listening skills to understand others’ views, and learn ways to respond differently to stressors and root emotions. Mastering these skills will help you build consensus and advocate more effectively.
For more information and to register, click here:
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LOCAL STRATEGIES FOR FOOD SUPPLY RESILIENCY, OFFICE HOURS Q & A. Free Recordings. SOG faculty recently teamed up with Community Food Strategies of NC and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems at NCSU to offer four lunch-and-learn "Office Hours" sessions. Each session features local practitioners using strategies to help communities deal with food insecurities and supply chain disruptions during COVID-19. A local resiliency strategy is featured in each recording, with an open period for questions from participants. Topics and featured local practitioners are:
School Nutrition Programs
(May 27) – Efforts to continue prepared food distributions during school closures for children who qualify for free and reduced price school nutrition programs. Discussion Leaders: Maureen Berner (SOG faculty); Linden Thayer, Food Insight Group, Durham
Community Gardens and Farms
(June 3) - Working with local farmers to source and distribute food supplies and provide weekend family meals to supplement school nutrition programs. Discussion Leaders: Carl Vierling, Greater High Point Food Alliance; Chester Williams, “A Better Chance, A Better Community”, Halifax County; Kelly Owensby, Transplanting Traditions, Orange County.
Leveraging Underutilized Infrastructure to Improve Food Access & Supply
(June 10) - Using vacant buildings, open spaces, and closed restaurants with refrigerated storage to provide sites for food distribution and safe supply. Discussion Leaders: Eric Henry, TS Designs, Burlington; Heidi Norwick, Alamance United Way; Doug Calaway, Your Local Greens, Burlington.
Food Business Innovation in the Time of COVID-19
(June 17) - Keeping food-related businesses in business. Discussion leaders: Gabriel Cummings, Working Landscapes, Warrenton; Emily McCormick and Ron Judkins, Co-owners, “On Main Southern Eatery”, Warrenton.
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If you have any questions, please contact
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Patrice C. Roesler
Manager of Elected Official Programming, Center for Public Leadership and Governance
School of Government
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Campus Box 3330, Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
Phone: 919.843.4167
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Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments
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