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Ford Leadership Program Hits the Road
After a two-day train
the trainer session in Roseburg, Oregon , led by Vicki Luther, the staff
of
trainers for the Ford Family Foundation Community Leadership program began
the delivery of the 60-hour curriculum. The train the trainer session
focused on the materials developed by a team led by the Heartland Center
co-director. A review of adult education principles, audience analysis
and trainer skills were all included in the session. The group also discussed
the curriculum activities and resource papers.
The first training session was scheduled for the following week and to
date, three communities have begun the program, and evaluations have been
excellent. A second train the trainers session took place early in March
in Portland. At that time, the trainers had a chance to share field experiences
and do some problem solving in certain areas. Vicki Luther is also in
contact with the trainers by telephone and e-mail in a coaching role as
they use the curriculum. These trainers are all part of Rural Development
Initiatives, Inc., an Oregon based non-profit.
The Ford Institute for Community Building, a program of the Ford Family
Foundation, developed this program to nurture local leaders in Oregon’s
small towns and rural communities. The target audience is existing and
emerging community leaders. Over a three-year period, the program will
engage 360 citizens in twenty rural communities. After the initial pilot
test this year and revision as needed, the Foundation will make a decision
on distribution of the materials to a wider audience. 
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