Events
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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.
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Aug 6
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session
August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.
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Aug 11
Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Anishinaabek Leadership, Part 1
August 11, 2025 12:30PM – 4:30PM Zoom
Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.
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Aug 12
Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Introduction to Facilitation
August 12, 2025 9:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom
Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 21
Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices
August 21, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.
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Sep 3
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Washtenaw County
September 3, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 4
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oakland County
September 4, 2025 – November 13, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 8
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oceana County
September 8, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.