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District of Columbia Neighborhood College The DC Neighborhood College is a year-long program. During this time, participants will learn about topics including:
Specific Courses include the follwing:
Leadership for Effective Change The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the entire Neighborhood College experience, build relationships among cohort members and to explore the concepts of leadership in the 21st Century. During this course, we will also begin preparing participants for their team projects through team building exercises. How the District of Columbia Government Works This course will focus on how the District government functions and how it interfaces with the federal government. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a general knowledge of public systems as well as plans and strategies that influence key stakeholders, policy and decision-making. Building Communities from the Inside Out This course will focus on asset based community development as a community organizing tool. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with tools to build upon the assets that already exist in the community and organize residents around issues that impact their community. The purpose of this course is to teach participants how to use project management as a useful tool for successful planning and tracking of civic endeavors. This course will set the foundation for developing a mission statement, vision statement, problem statement, goals and objectives for team projects. The purpose of this course is to explore the attitudes toward working with and living in a diverse city. This course will focus on the necessary skills for leading diverse communities, the changing demographics in the District, and migratory patterns to the District. This course seeks to help all grassroots leaders understand the importance of diversity in our nation’s capitol. Negotiating for Community Benefits The first half of this course will examine ways to manage conflicts and real disputes in the civic arena and the second half of this course will focus on ways to negotiate with developers to receive benefits for the participants’ community. Public Speaking and Presenting for Impact The focus of this course is to provide participants with the tools to present information to various audiences like the City Council, the Board of Education and the general public. This course will also set the stage for practicing presentations for the poster session. Facilitating Small and Large Meetings The purpose of this course is to provide participants with information and tools to effectively run and facilitate community meetings for organizations like Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and Civic Associations. This course outlines the format for effective meeting management before, during and after a meeting. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of financial management, management accounting, board development and capacity building for non profit organizations. This course will also focus on Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, Civic Associations, Resident Council budgets and accountability for the use of public funds, fund raising and understanding governance. Public Safety/District’s Emergency Preparedness Plan This course will focus on the Metropolitan Police Department, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and their role in the District of Columbia. The first half of this course will look at the role of officers, captains, commanders and lieutenants in the police department and how they interface with the community. The second half of this course will examine what community leaders should know about community policing. This course will provide participants with tools to effectively engage young people and to help them develop healthier relationships with themselves, their families and their peers. This course will also examine the role that schools play in developing young people in the District. The purpose of this course is to discuss the health issues in the district, AIDS and ways to manage a healthy lifestyle. This course will also focus on the role of the District of Columbia Department of Health. |
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