Each year the foundation of Leadership Oklahoma is the class program, an educational, issues-oriented ten-month experience. Monthly sessions are held in communities throughout the state. Each class is exposed to the numerous social and environmental complexities of the state in order to stimulate inquiry, analysis and independent development of solutions for the public good.
To host a class program for 2008-2009, a completed community application must be submitted to Leadership Oklahoma no later than May 1, 2008. Submit completed application to: Leadership Oklahoma, 5500 N. Western, Suite 142, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 or (fax) 405-848-0019 or lok@leadershipoklahoma.com. Communities will be notified no later than June 1 regarding the selection of host communities. After notification communities work with the statewide Leadership Oklahoma Program Committee to submit a draft agenda and budget.
Responsibilities of a host community and the selection criteria used to determine host communities are outlined in community application form.
Click here for the 2008-2009 Community Application form
The following areas of focus and issues are suggested for 2008-2009.
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Criminal Justice
Economic & Community Development
Education
Energy
Environment
Health
Human Services
Immigration
Military Issues
State Government
Tourism
Transportation
Tribal Government
Arts
Program dates for 2008-2009 are:
Friday/Saturday, September 26-27, 2008 Session 1
Friday/Saturday, October 24-25, 2008 Session 2
Friday/Saturday, November 21-22, 2008 Session 3
Friday/Saturday, January 9-10, 2009 Session 4
Friday/Saturday, February 6-7, 2009 Session 5
Friday/Saturday, March 6-7, 2009 Session 6
Friday/Saturday, April 3-4, 2009 Session 7
Friday/Saturday, May 1-2, 2009 Session 8 & Graduation (May 2)