Public officials, administrators, and citizens are increasingly aware that the traditional “3-minutes-at-the-microphone” public meeting model is no longer a sufficient or satisfying way of conducting business. In recent years, governments and communities have responded to these concerns by developing innovative approaches to engaging citizens and encouraging public participation in governance.

Civic engagement encompasses the various ways in which citizens become actively involved in their communities; this includes political, civic, and interpersonal activities ranging from traditional and formal activities – such as voting, serving on a community board, and volunteering – to more informal activities – such as helping a neighbor, discussing politics with friends, or making a charitable donation. Participatory governance refers to collaborative processes of deliberation and decision-making that allow citizens and governments to work together to address issues of concern and to improve the quality of life in communities.

objectives

This seminar will focus on the connections between civic engagement and participatory governance. Through case studies, large and small group discussions, and interactive exercises, you will have an opportunity to explore:

• Contemporary Views on Participatory Governance and Citizen Engagement
• Key Ideas, Values, and Principles of Public Participation
• The Benefits and Challenges of Working with Citizens
• Levels of Public Participation
• Planning for Citizen Participation and Engagement
• Tools, Techniques, and Strategies for Implementing Public Participation
• Successful Practices
• Building a Participatory and Civic Infrastructure

facilitators

Daniel Schugurensky is a professor in the School of Public Affairs and in the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University. He is co-director of the Participatory Governance Initiative and coordinator of the graduate certificate in social transformation, the undergraduate certificate in human rights, and the masters in social and cultural pedagogy. Dr. Schugurensky earned his Ph.D. and Master Degree in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Alberta and his Bachelor Degree in Education at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). More...

Patsy Kraeger is the Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives at First Things First in Arizona. In that role, she is responsible for developing public-private partnerships and developing a professional development curriculum for 28 volunteer Regional Partnership Councils supporting a culture of civic engagement across Arizona to support early childhood development. Prior to her current position, she worked for the Arizona Governor’s Office of Children, Youth and Families (GOCYF) where she administered the AmeriCorps State portfolio of programs. In that role she developed evidence based national service leadership trainings around the issues of collaborative civic engagement, collective impact and community development. Because of this work she was invited to become member of a leadership group focusing on maximizing civic engagement outcomes in Maricopa County through a local foundation, St. Luke’s Health Initiatives. Patsy received her Ph.D. in Public Administration from the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University and is also an adjunct faculty associate at the ASU School of Public Affairs. More...

who should attend

Management and Leadership Institute seminars provide a unique opportunity for administrators, managers, and leaders from all sectors of government, including federal, state, county, tribal, and local, to learn and develop together.

more information

Hector Zelaya
602-496-1308
Hector.Zelaya@asu.edu

When: May 14, 2014
Where: ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus
Time: 8:30 - 4:30
Early-Bird Fee: $270
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(Note: Registration Fee will be $300 after April 11.)
Advance registration required for seminars; seats subject to availability.