CPNM Quarterly - Vol. 1

STUDENT ENRICHMENT | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Spring 2019, Vol. I

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CPNM's Quarterly Newsletter:

#LevinLeads

ABOUT THE CENTER
Established in February 2018, Cleveland State University's Center for Public & Nonprofit Management integrates several functions within the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs - connecting professional development, student enrichment and community engagement in the areas of leadership development, management training, technical assistance, and research for the public and nonprofit sectors in Northeast Ohio.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM
As of 2019, Cleveland State University's Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs now serves as the official Certified Public Manager® (CPM) program in the state of Ohio. The Certified Public Manager® (CPM) program is a comprehensive and nationally certified development program for state and local government leaders.

To receive the CPM credential, participants must enroll in and successfully complete the Public Management Academy and Leadership Academy. The Center's academies not only develop leadership and management skills, but provide the necessary tools to affect positive organizational change.

Online enrollment for the Public Management Academy is now open, and the 2019-2020 PMA program kicks off on May 15th.
 
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY RECEIVES CMHA AWARD
Our Leadership Academy recently received the Doris V. Jones Award of Excellence from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA).

The award was presented to CPNM Director Rob Ziol at CMHA's annual gala at Landerhaven on Saturday, February 2nd.
 
The Center for Public & Nonprofit Management's Leadership Academy 28 - Northeast Ohio's premier public sector professional development workshop - formally commenced in October.

This year's 25-member cohort consists of a wide-range of public sector professionals hailing from:
  • The City of Cleveland
  • Cleveland Public Library
  • Cleveland State University
  • Cuyahoga County
  • Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
  • Greater Cleveland RTA
Leadership Academy is now part of the Ohio Certified Public Manager® Program. Registration for Leadership Academy 29 will open in the summer.
"Levin College's Leadership Academy helped me become a more effective leader. The Academy's curriculum covers all facets of leadership. Participants are given the tools to inspire their organizations to achieve more - ultimately fostering a commitment to public service."

Christopher J. Kendel (Class of LA 27)
Assistant Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
City of Cleveland Heights
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SERIES
The Women's Leadership Series (Women Empowering Women) officially launched in October 2018 under CPNM and the Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service.

After serving in the Ohio Senate for over 16 years, Senator Grace L. Drake founded the Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service in 2001 at the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs. Senator Drake established the Center in hopes of inspiring more women to pursue public sector careers.

The Women's Leadership Series - Women Empowering Women - was created to engage and empower public & nonprofit sector leaders throughout Northeast Ohio, while promoting the concept of gender representation at all levels of leadership. The theme - "Women Empowering Women"- hones in on the notion that women should support, empower, and mentor one another. The series' programming is strategically designed to capitalize on this theme of empowerment within sectors where political pressures are at play, resources remain tight, and the competition to rise to executive leadership endures.

Thank you to everyone who attended our networking events in October & December, and our "Courageous Conversations" event in March.

We look forward to seeing all of our participants at our upcoming Speed Networking event on May, 21st!
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIES HERE.
MENTORING PROGRAM
Under the Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service, the Mentoring Program pairs junior and senior undergraduate and graduate students with community professionals in leadership positions within the public or nonprofit sectors. Mentors provide guidance and career advice as students examine career choices during the academic year. Students and mentors exchange interests and plan career goals & objectives.

This year's cohort consists of over 90 students & mentors!
Our mentors include - but aren't limited to:
  • The Director for Immigration and Visa Security in the National Security Council
  • The Field Office Director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Chief, Northeast District Office for the EPA
  • The COO at the City Mission
  • State Representative (16th District)
  • The Director of the Cleveland Peacemaker's Alliance
  • The President & CEO of the United Way of Greater Cleveland
  • The President & CEO of Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Thanks to everyone who participated in our speed networking event, panel discussion, & service project at The City Mission! We appreciate your support.
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
We LOVE our interns & future change agents!

This semester, 28 Levin College students received academic credit for interning at various governmental, nonprofit, & mission-based organizations. In addition to the 28 students enrolled for academic credit, our Center placed many other interns this semester to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom. Placements include, but aren't limited to: Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization, The City Mission, Drink Local Drink Tap, the Office of US Senator Sherrod Brown, Women of Hope, Brooklyn City Council, Cleveland City Council, The Cleveland Museum of Art, St Clair-Superior Development Corporation, West Creek Conservancy, Cleveland State University's Center for Emergency Preparedness, and The City of Cleveland's Department of Economic Development.

Check out our students' internship success stories here.

Interested in hosting a student intern?
Contact Alexandra Higl at a.higl@csuohio.edu.
EVENT RECAP: #ELGLINSPIRE
In an effort to bring the community to the classroom, introduce students to the endless possibilities of local government, and keep up with the latest trends in the public sector, the Center hosted a national event, #ELGLInspire, on March 1st at the Levin College. Cleveland State University was the first university in Ohio to hold a #ELGLInspire event, which drew over 100 students, staff, alumni, and local government professionals.

#ELGLInspire is a new, national program "designed to introduce students to the variety and impact of a local government career." The event introduced local government career paths, connected students to regional public sector leaders, and provided the next generation of leaders with tools to seek internships and careers in local government. The event also featured networking opportunities, a panel discussion comprised of local government professionals, roundtable discussions, sessions on internship and job search best practices, and more.

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) strives to inspire, develop, and support the next generation of local government leaders.
Missed #ELGLInspire? You can watch the complete event here!
LEVIN SERVES
Cleveland State University's Office of Civic Engagement and our Center recently launched a new community engagement series: "Levin Serves"Series.This quarterly community outreach initiative is designed to unite the Levin College community for a service project. The College will identify and collaborate with nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations.
 
The first Levin Serves event at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank on February 22nd drew around 25 faculty, staff, alumni, students, & community stakeholders. The group sorted perishable & nonperishable food items distributed to food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
Join us at Laura's Home (The City Mission) on Friday, April 26th from 10 am to 1 pm! Laura's Home is a women's crisis center that provides safe and secure shelter for women and children. We'll assist with yard work and cleaning projects as the City Mission prepares for a big event that evening. Registration is required.
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