ITEP Strategic Planning for Tribal Programs Jan 6-7, 2011

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“Strategic Planning for a Tribal Environmental or Natural Resource Program”

January 6-7, 2011
Phoenix, Arizona

Pre-Registration Deadline: December 15, 2010
Please see attached document for complete announcement and registration form.
Course Description
This two-day course is intended for those who have some technical or management background in environmental or natural resource work. It has a cross-media focus and will include a tribal case study. The course is open to current tribal environmental and natural resource managers and to upper level NAU students who would like to work in a tribal environmental or natural resource program. This course does not carry academic credit.

Topics Include:
o Introduction to Planning as a Tool
 Setting goals
 Timelines and milestones
o Strategic Planning
 Short-term planning
 Mid-term planning
 Long-term planning
 Building relationships
 Funding a program
o Action/Work plans
o Writing quarterly reports



Training Course Costs
Attendees will cover their own travel costs (transportation, lodging, meals). There will be a small registration fee ($50) to cover the cost of training materials and course preparation.


Travel Logistics
Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging arrangements. Information about the training facility and nearby hotels will be sent when applicants are notified of acceptance to this course. Families are not encouraged to travel as full participation by the attendee is required.

 
Applying for the Course
Read all enclosed information carefully. Fill out both sides of the enclosed Application Form and fax it to Pat Ellsworth at ITEP (928-523-1266) by the Pre-Registration date (December 15, 2010) for priority consideration. Applications received after the pre-registration date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Information obtained on the application form is used to aid the selection process and prepare instructors for interaction with participants; please be as specific as possible. Incomplete application forms may be omitted from the applicant pool.

Selection for the course will be on a "space availability" basis and will be limited to 25 registrants. ITEP staff will review each application and will determine those who would most benefit from this training.


Additional Responsibilities
Once you have agreed to attend it is essential that you complete the training course in full in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Poor attendance at the course may jeopardize your eligibility for future training courses.



If You Have Questions
Please contact Pat Ellsworth at ITEP
928-523-6721
patricia.ellsworth@nau.edu


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Lydia Scheer, Training Coordinator

American Indian Air Quality Training Program
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Northern Arizona University
Box 15004
Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Ph: 928.523.6887
Fx: 928.523.1266

http://www.nau.edu/itep/