NIU's Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) will be entering its 8th year of offering engaging and timely training programs for elected and appointed leaders and senior managers in government and not-for-profit agencies in the state of Illinois. The Academy's seminars allow for in-person interactions with fellow participants and instructors using experiential learning techniques. The training program offers a series of workshops across an array of topics central to being an effective governmental leader in the 21st century. The one–day workshops are designed to give participants new skills for personal effectiveness and growth in their professional/
governmental roles. Each workshop stands on its own. However, taken together the entire series provides the tools necessary to be a leader in tackling the challenges of a changing region.
Upon completion, participants who have completed four courses (two core courses and two electives) are eligible for recognition via a Certificate of Completion.
Watch for the fall 2011 line up of day-long seminars. If you would like to be notified when the schedule has been posted or have comments, please e-mail CivicLeadershipAcademy@niu.edu.
NIU CGS Civic Leadership Acadamy would like to congratualte all of its graduates, starting with the class of 2007 through the class of 2011!
To view the complete list of CLA graduates, please click HERE (PDF).
The Third Annual Financial Forecast Forum sponsored by the Center for Governmental Studies and Illinois City/County Management Association had over 165 people register for the event that took place on January 28, 2011 at the NIU Naperville campus. The Forum was considered a great success by those who attended. Over 74% of attendees thought the Forum exceeded their expectations! Attendees heard forecasts about various sectors of the economy and pertinent economic and financial issues affecting local governments in Illinois. Speakers included Rick Mattoon, Economist, Chicago Federal Reserve, residential real estate expert Tracy Cross, Tracy Cross & Associates, commercial real estate expert, Steve Wallace, automotive and manufacturing industry expert Scott Watkins, Anderson Economic Group, LLC, and employment expert Rick Cobb, Challenger Gray & Christmas.
Mark your calendars today for the Fourth Annual Illinois Financial Forecast Forum scheduled for January 27, 2012 at the NIU Naperville campus.
Program Description: A joint forum of the Illinois City/County Management Association and the Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies Civic Leadership Academy to discuss pertinent economic and financial issues affecting local governments in Illinois.
Learning Objective: Participants will explore economic conditions and the pressures each exerts on local government fiscal health. Participants will gather information to incorporate in strategic planning, financial forecasts, budget development, and economic development.
Credits: CEU – Earn 0.6; CPE - Earn 6.0
ICMA Credentialed Manager Practice Area: Practice Area 11 Financial Analysis
Graduate school rankings from U.S. News & World Report indicate NIU is one of the best universities in the country for city management and public finance with a focus on developing core competencies in budgeting and financial management, personnel management, decision making, communications, leadership, and teamwork.