AFA Fall Workshop
What: Public Policy and Advocacy
Where: GateWay Community College Room MA-1100
When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
To Register: Please visit http://mcli.maricopa.edu/node/885 to register and for an updated agenda of information
Overview:
The purpose of this workshop is to provide interested employees with a sense of awareness and understanding of the legislative process and the development of public policy. Information to assist and empower those who wish to practice effective advocacy will be presented.
Objectives:
- Define "public policy," and the role it serves in the interests of the community.
- Learn how government agencies make decisions.
- Hear suggestions for interacting with legislators and legislative staff.
- Learn the process of legislative bill development, and identify systems for tracking State and Federal bills.
- Learn strategies to develop effective advocacy skills.
Presenters:
Debra Pearson, Governing Board Member, Maricopa Community Colleges and Former Arizona State Legislator
Page Gonzales, Former Associate Director, Government Relations, Maricopa Community Colleges
Alberto Olivas, Director, Center for Public Participation, Maricopa Community Colleges
Jeanne Christen, Past President, Adjunct Faculty Association
For questions about this workshop, please contact Jane Leaf-Miller, AFA President (jane.leaf-miller@emcmail.maricopa.edu) or Jeanne Christen, AFA Past President (jeanne.christen@riomail.maricopa.edu).