Curriculum Overview

2009-2010 Sessions

Thursday – Friday, September 3-4, 2009

Opening Retreat (overnight; 2 days)
Waycross Inn, Morgantown
9:00 a.m. the 3rd to 3:00 p.m. the 4th

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Quality of Life
Presentations from professionals representing county tourism, arts & culture, the community foundation and parks
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Planning and Development
Presentations on growth, land use and development with a panel of city and town planners
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Media
Interacting with the media, editorial case studies, public relations training
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Local Government
Public transportation, public safety, jurisdiction roles and responsibilities
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Criminal and Civil Justice Systems
Prosecution presentation, jury selection, prosecutor and defense perspectives, tour of jail
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Human and Community Services
Case studies and poverty experience conducted by local service agencies
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

State Government
Presentations from state government representatives
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Business, Industry, and Agriculture
Tours of area agriculture, manufacturing and business facilities and a local business leader panel discussion
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Education
Presentations from Hamilton County school administrators, reform advocates and citizens
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (social hour following)

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Closing Retreat
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Graduation - Oak Hill Mansion
5:30 to 9:00 p.m.