• Mar 6

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Spring 2025)

    March 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Mar 13

    Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Spring 2025)

    March 13, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

  • Mar 17

    2025 Conservation Communication: Catalysts for Change (C4) Course

    March 17, 2025 – April 14, 2025 Hybrid

    This course guides participants through the process of addressing invasive species or other natural resource issues on public land through policy or leadership action.

  • Mar 20

    Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Spring 2025)

    March 20, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.

  • May 6

    Facilitative Leadership: May 6-8, 2025

    May 6, 2025 – May 8, 2025 Crystal Mountain Resort, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683

    This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

  • Aug 5

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer 2025)

    August 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Aug 12

    Facilitative Leadership: Aug. 12-14, 2025

    August 12, 2025 – August 14, 2025 MSU Brody Square, 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825

    This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

  • Aug 12

    Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Summer 2025)

    August 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

  • Aug 19

    Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Summer 2025)

    August 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.

  • Dec 3

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Winter 2025)

    December 3, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.