CPHD
Neighborhood College
The Neighborhood College
March 1 - April 26, 2012, 6-9 p.m.
Offers several one time workshops that provide general information on the various departments and services provided by Arlington County government. This program is open to all County residents.
Who: Open to people aged 18 or older who live in Arlington County, with priority given to residents of the 11 Neighborhood Strategy Areas
What: 2012 Neighborhood College
When: Weekly starting Thursday March 1, 2012 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: County building, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Room 311
Application Deadline: January 30, 2012 - Download Application (PDF Format) Class Space is limited.
Prerequisites:
Commitment to improving their neighborhoods and the County as a whole, interest in neighborhood issues, willingness to bring energy to neighborhood activities, availability on Thursday evenings from March 1 to April 26, 2012.
Dinner will be provided. Child care will be available if needed.
The graduation ceremony will take place at the County Board's Tuesday evening recessed meeting in May 2012 (date to be determined).
Participants will learn and practice:
| Session One: March 1, 2012 | Welcome and Program Overview Skills: Key Communication Skills |
| Session Two: March 8, 2012 | Arlington County Government Skills: Asking Open-Ended Questions |
| Session Three: March 15, 2012 | Police and Sheriff Skills: Advocacy and Inquiry |
| Session Four: March 22, 2012 | Parks and Recreation Practice: Open-ended questions/advocacy and inquiry |
| Session Five: March 29, 2012 | Code Enforcement Skills: Feedback |
| Session Six: April 12, 2012 | Neighborhood Services Skills: Consensus Building |
| Session Seven: April 19, 2012 | Volunteer Opportunities Practice: Open-ended questions/advocacy and inquiry |
| Session Eight: April 26, 2012 | Commissioner of Revenue Skills: Action Planning |
To apply:
- Download a copy of the Neighborhood College 2012 application or, to have an application mailed to you, call 703-575-8152 or email ml@arlingtonnc.info and indicate your full name and mailing address.
- Fill it out completely and send it to the street address, email address, or fax number at the bottom of the form.
