The Participants
Each year RLI graduates and other community leaders are asked to recommend the program to potential participants. However, anyone, cross-sector and cross-county, who aspires to be a leader or a more effective leader in the region may apply. Class members are selected based on demonstrated leadership in the community. The selection process maximizes diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, occupational affiliation and geography to achieve accurate representation of the region.
What are the benefits of attending RLI
Today's regional challenges require a new problem-solving capacity and the ability to work across political, geographical and institutional boundaries. Through RLI, leaders develop a broader awareness of the region in which they live, work and play. They also acquire a greater knowledge of the interdependence of the diverse communities that constitute the Atlanta region. The program focuses on topics relevant to current trends and issues.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone, cross-sector and cross-county, who aspires to be a leader or a more effective leader in the region may apply. Class members are selected based on demonstrated leadership in the community. The selection process maximizes diversity in gender, race ethnicity, occupational affiliation and geography to achieve accurate representation of the region.
Application Form
The 2012 online application will be available until midnight April 13, 2012. If you are interested in applying, please complete and submit the online application by no later than MIDNIGHT, APRIL 13, 2012.
The Registration Deadline for the 2012 Class Has Passed
Application/Recruitment Schedule
| March 12 - April 13 |
Formal application distribution and recruitment available for download at www.atlantaregional.com/rli |
| April 13 |
Application deadline |
| Week of May 7 |
Class selection |
| Week of May 14 |
Class notification |
| September 16-21 |
2012 Regional Leadership Institute |
Selection Process
The RLI program is designed to accomplish three distinct goals:
- EDUCATE LEADERS about the processes, programs, opportunities and challenges that impact the 10-county Atlanta region
- STIMULATE INTEREST and encourage leadrship and engagement in regional affairs
- CREATE A NETWORK of community-minded leaders who will lead in a spirit of collaboration that fosters regional prosperity.
All applicants must complete the official application. Class size is set at 50. A selection committee will review applications and the final selection will be based on:
- Information in the application that indicates significant commitment to effecting positive community change and
- leadership potential;
- How the applicant’s selection would contribute to program goals.
Attendance
The Regional Leadership Institute is a week-long comprehensive program that consists of a half day program on Sunday, four full-day programs Monday – Thursday and a morning program on Friday. Full-day sessions are generally held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants are expected to attend all sessions each day of the program. There are no exceptions.
Cost
The fee for the program is $2,000.
Other
The class takes place outside of metro Atlantaa. Lodging and most meals are included in the cost of tuition.