Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. Lawrence Leadership Institute program runs from September to June, with meetings once a month. SUNY Potsdam plans to open registration for a new class this spring, and will begin offering the revitalized program in Fall 2017.
“SUNY Potsdam has been a great supporter of the work of the Chamber and the community, and SLLI will have a stable and successful home t
here, led by a community-college board for the institute,” Chamber Executive Director Brooke Rouse said. “It makes perfect sense to house the institute in a place that has a leadership curriculum—and we are thrilled to partner to ensure a strong community connection continues, as the backbone of the experience.”
In addition to taking advantage of the personal and professional development opportunities presented by SLLI, participants will now also have the option of receiving SUNY Potsdam college credit for some of the coursework in the program as well. SUNY Potsdam plans to open registration for a new class this spring, and will begin offering the revitalized program in Fall 2017.
“SUNY Potsdam has been a great supporter of the work of the Chamber and the community, and SLLI will have a stable and successful home there, led by a community-college board for the institute,” Chamber Executive Director Brooke Rouse said. “It makes perfect sense to house the institute in a place that has a leadership curriculum—and we are thrilled to partner to ensure a strong community connection continues, as the backbone of the experience.”
“The St. Lawrence Leadership institute has very strong roots as a critical toolkit for professionals to develop as leaders and be inspired to become change agents and advocates for our county. SUNY Potsdam has identical roots in our community, coupled with its mission to prepare engaged citizens and facilitate self-discovery and personal growth. I’m thrilled to be a part of this initiative, and look forward to being a part of reinvigorating this critical program for anyone who seeks it,” said Joshua LaFave ’03, the executive director of SUNY Potsdam’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education.
