Conservation Leadership Program, The Monterey Institute
Monterey, California

The Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to invite you to participate in the unique two week Conservation Leadership Program (CLP) certificate course, from January 7 - 18th, 2008. Its innovative curriculum delivers the necessary skills for current and future environmental leaders. Graduates will to go on to manage and lead successful conservation projects with local and global organizations. The two weeks will be divided into ten key skill areas to be taught by Monterey Institute professor Jeffrey Langholz, Foundations of Success Co-Founder Richard Margoluis and other qualified professionals in the field from such organizations as, Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and The Big Sur Land Trust. The program will concentrate on the formation of theoretical and technical leadership skills such as:

Understanding the Conservation Project Cycle
Writing Meaningful Mission Statements
Using Comprehensive Site Assessment Tools
Creating Conservation Management Plans
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Building Project Teams and Boards
Leadership Ethics
Financial Management for Conservation Leaders
Effective Outreach and Media Relations
Conflict Resolution

A "Meet the leaders" session will convene throughout the course, allowing students contact time with local conservation leaders to ask questions about the material, broaden their professional networks, and give the course even more real world applicability. Located in historic downtown Monterey, just blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Institute campus provides access to a wide range of activities. Participants can take advantage of their time in beautiful Monterey with weekend hikes in Big Sur, visits to Carmel, and group outings in the evenings. The course will meet daily 9am-4pm from January 7th to 18th on the Monterey Institute of International Studies campus. The course fee is $1,750 and applications are due October 31st 2007.

For more information about the program see our website at www.miis.edu/clp. If you have any questions or for an application please feel free to contact us at clpprogram@miis.edu.