Leadership Haywood 15 to Begin in January;
Application Deadline November 18

Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Haywood 15, a community leadership development program specifically designed for people who care about the future of Haywood County. Leadership Haywood is one of the Leadership Programs of the University of North Carolina Asheville.

Now in its 15 year, Leadership Haywood addresses issues affecting the future of Haywood County, prepares, and motives participants to become actively involved in community decision-making processes. The program includes an all-day opening retreat on January 28, 2003, followed by seven half-day sessions on topics covering governance, health and environment, the arts and non-profit organizations, economic development, history, and education. There are also sessions on leadership skill development.

The cost of Leadership Haywood 15 is $350. Tuition is payable by an employer, a sponsoring organization, or by the participant and covers all materials, notebooks, and refreshments. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available.

The deadline for submitting an application is November 18, 2002. For more information or an application, please contact the University of North Carolina Asheville Leadership Programs at 828/251-6125.

Media Contacts:

• Dr. Mitch Williams, UNCA Leadership Programs Director, 828/251-6125
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526