Learn the skills necessary to advance the causes you are passionate about!
Dates: June 17 – June 30, 2007
Program Description
Each student arrives with their own campaign idea, something they feel passionate about and want to see changed in the world.
Examples: Change local school policy, environmental activism, help a candidate or political party on a campaign, raise awareness or funds to combat disease, – whatever your idea for activism, we can help you put your campaign together.
Throughout the course of the two weeks, students will gain exposure to and experience using:
Fundamental Advocacy Skills
Research
Argument Analysis
Spoken and Written Communication
Faculty members will follow and constantly reassess each student’s progress on their project.
Master-classes – students will present their campaign ideas & strategies to be critiqued by experts who will provide useful tips on how to improve.
Special seminars will help each student master a 21st Century Advocacy Toolkit…
Including:
Media Coverage
Event Planning
Blogging, Web and other Internet tools
Lobbying
Brochures / Branding
Volunteer Recruiting
Fundraising
Tuition (includes room and board): $1895
Some need-based financial aid will be available upon application.
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