Leadership Montana Now Available with College Credit Option… Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2011…

Leadership Montana and Montana State University Billings have announced a for-credit option for participants in the 9-month leadership development program. Leadership Montana is a cooperative venture of Montana businesses, civic and education organizations and communities. The credit will be awarded through the Montana State University Billings College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning as PSLL 593, and is supported by the MSU Billings College of Business. The participant may select from 1-3 college credit hours on a pass/no pass grading system. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are also available for Leadership Montana if participants select that option. Additional University tuition will apply to both credit options. Leadership Montana offices are located on the Downtown Campus of MSU Billings.

Leadership Montana will present a seven session program of business and policy education. Also included will be a program of leadership skill development focusing on the principles of community trusteeship, “The Integrated Work of Leadership”. Participants will be selected to ensure diversity of ideas, commitment to the long-term future of Montana, and a willingness to play a leadership role. The program will be conducted in locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation and Retreat in Big Sky on September 8, 2010. Ultimately, Leadership Montana members throughout Montana will form an important bond, creating a powerful network of energy, talent and leadership.

Funding for Leadership Montana is supported by more than ninety organizations from around the state. Leadership Montana, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with offices located on the Downtown Campus of Montana State University-Billings, through the support of the University.

Leadership Montana provides unique experiences and opportunities to meet Montana’s leaders. Included in this year’s program have been Montana’s Governor, Justices of the Montana Supreme Court, the Montana Board of Regents and Commissioner of Higher Education, tribal leaders and business and civic leaders in wide variety of fields including education, tourism, military, agriculture and healthcare.

Programs for the Class of 2011 will be conducted in Big Sky, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Havre and Billings.

The seventh class of Leadership Montana will include approximately 40-participants. Tuition will be $2,500 for the seven session program, for the non-credit option. Tuition assistance may be available on a limited basis. Applications must be received by March 31, 2010.

The application form, program schedule and more information is available at http://www.leadershipmontana.org

For further information, contact:

Bruce Whittenberg, Director, 406 896-5877

Sharon Peterson, Director, 406 896-5876

Leadership Montana

c/o Montana State University-Billings, Downtown Campus

208 N. Broadway, Suite 424

PO Box 1373

Billings, Montana 59103

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadershipmontana.org