18th Annual Civic Life Institute

2014 Civic Life Institute
Connecting People to Public Issues

June 4-5 at the University of Charleston

Why should I attend?

The 2014 Civic Life Institute will focus on effective, inclusive ways to help people talk and work together on issues that affect the quality of life in West Virginia. What you learn at the Institute can apply to a wide range of public issues facing your community.

What will I learn?

You’ll explore effective public practices for:

organizing community discussions
facilitating productive discussions of public issues
moving from community dialogue to action
networking with others who are building connected communities
We’ll explore some of West Virginia’s current dialogue-to-action initiatives, including:

What’s Next, WV?
Many West Virginians believe the time is right for deep conversations about our state’s future, ones that bring people together who don’t normally talk to one another—ones that allow fresh, innovative thinking to emerge. What’s Next, WV? is a nonpartisan, statewide initiative designed to support these community-based conversations and to help communities move from dialogue to action planning—based on their own ideas for building stronger local economies.

You’ll also learn about dialogue initiatives on mental health, dropout prevention, early childhood needs, prescription drug abuse, safe neighborhoods, fitness and nutrition.

Sounds good. How can I register?

You can register online here. The $95 registration fee includes all materials and meals. A limited number of scholarships are available based on need. Contact us for more information.

Questions?

Contact Betty Knighton at 304-344-3430 or knighton@wvciviclife.org