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CDI/Community Leadership Institute

Community Development Institute (CDI)

CDI was created to train community officials and volunteers in the techniques of modern leadership and management of community development efforts. Since the program's inception more than 1000 community leaders from throughout the country, many from Texas, have participated in the program.
The comprehensive program curriculum is designed to meet the increasing challenges facing community developers in today's fast paced society and is applicable for community leaders from towns and cities of all sizes. CDI approaches community development as both a process and a program. It seeks to:

Develop an individual's ability to identify community problems
Set goals
Encourage liaison with outside agencies
Stimulate community interaction
Bring groups together to support competitive economic development, human resource development and quality of life issues

The Texas CDI is an affiliate program of the Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas. The total program consists of three one-week long training seminars that are endorsed by the Community Development Council, a professional certification organization. Texas CDI offers sessions Year One, Two and Three. CDI sessions are also offered at the University of Central Arkansas and Boise State University in Idaho. Attendance at CDI programs is recognized by the Community Development Council for education requirements, training, work experience, and eligibility criteria for professional certification.

Please visit our official website for more information: Texas Community Development Institute or the Community Development Council.

Community Leadership Institute

The Community Leadership Institute (CLI) coordinates Leadership North Houston, Leadership High School, Collegiate Leadership Institute, and the Community Development Institute. Additionally, the CLI department provides training programs for volunteer boards.

Offices & Contacts
Kay Fitzsimons
Director
Kay.L.Fitzsimons@lonestar.edu
832.813.6624 Fax: 832.813.6624