Resources

In-State

• Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) is Auburn University's outreach unit for economic and community development. ECDI is a partnership between Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System that provides assistance to organizations and communities in leadership development, capacity development, strategic planning, and other areas associated with community and economic development. A primary goal of ECDI is to assist communities in the development and management of leadership programs, establish a network of leadership practitioners, and to conduct leadership training workshops/conferences to enhance the local community leadership infrastructure throughout the State.

Contact:     Arturo S. Menefee
                   Leadership Development Specialist
                   Economic and Community Development Institute
                   Auburn University
                   210 Extension Hall
                   Auburn, AL 36849

                   Phone: 334-844-2307
                   Email: menefas@auburn.edu
                   Website: www.auburn.edu/ecdi

• Institute for Leadership Development (ILD) facilitates development of ethical, responsible leaders who are willing to use their leadership knowledge and skills at school, on the job, and to serve society.

Contact:     Dr. John Kline
                   Director, Institute for Leadership Development
                   260 Smith Hall
                   Troy, AL 36082

                   Phone: 334-670-3389
                   Email: jkline@troy.edu
                   Website: www.troy.edu/leadership

National Centers and Associations

• Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) – The mission of the ALE is to strengthen and sustain the expertise of professional leadership educators. ALE is a national organization that focuses on improving the leadership skills and competencies of professional educators in research, teaching, and implementation of leadership initiatives and programs.

Contact:     Association of Leadership Educators, Inc.
                   2120 Fyffe Road, Suite 109
                   Columbus, OH 43210-1010

                   Phone: 614-247-5034
                   Website: www.leadershipeducators.org

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) – This center is an international, non-profit educational institution whose mission is to encourage and develop creative leadership for the overall benefit of society. The Center is able to accomplish this mission through research, training, and the development of publications that highlight innovative leadership practices.

Contact:      Center for Creative Leadership
                    One Leadership Place
                    Post Office Box 26300
                    Greensboro, NC 27438-6300

                    Phone: 336-288-7210
                    Website: www.ccl.org/leadership/capabilities/greensboro

 

Last Updated: Apr. 15, 2011