West Virginia Center for Civic Life
The West Virginia. Center for Civic Life is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that helps engage our citizens in community discussions of important public issues that affect our state and nation.
Think. Talk. Act.
2013 Civic Life Institute
Connecting People to Public Issues
The 2013 Civic Life Institute will focus on building the skills of
engaging communities in issues that affect the quality of life of West
Virginians. Many individuals and organizations throughout the state are
working hard to make progress on a wide range of public issues, but they
struggle to find ways to get the whole community involved in discussing
concerns and acting together to address them.
At the Institute, participants will learn a processes for:
- Networking with others who building connected communities
- Moderating community discussions of public issues
- Moving from community dialogue to action
- organizing community dialogue initiatives
The large and small group sessions at the Institute are progressive, with each one building on the next as we move from general, large-group discussions to smaller, in-depth discussions and practice sessions. You’ll learn about dialogue initiatives a wide range of issues important to our state, including:
- Building West Virginia’s Economy Together
- Addressing Mental Health Needs in West Virginia
- Making the Most of the First Three Years: Strong Starts for WV’s Children
- Dropout Prevention in West Virginia
- Increasing Fitness and Nutrition in West Virginia
- Dealing with Prescription Drug Abuse in West Virginia
- Building Strong, Safe Neighborhoods in West Virginia
$95 registration fee includes all materials and meals. Register online.
Questions?
(304) 344-3430
info@wvciviclife.org