FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Lynn Norwood

March 3, 2004 (313) 927-1493

lnorwood@marygrove.edu

Marygrove College Hosts Campaign Training School

Detroit, Michigan—Campaigns and the political processes have become more sophisticated and complex. Therefore, it is important for candidates and volunteers to understand how to engage the complexities of campaigning for elected office or working in campaigns. To help people better understand these processes and to encourage social activism, Marygrove College’s Social Work Institute and the National Association of Social Workers, Michigan Chapter, will host a Campaign Training School, March 26-28. The program will take place at Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, Michigan.

“Many people have expressed an interest in running for office,” says Diane McMillan, associate professor of social work at Marygrove College. “And we have put together a program that will help people at all levels of involvement learn and organize ways to enter the political arena.”

Participants will learn how to fundraise, budget, manage databases, recruit volunteers, as well as leadership skills, public policy process and analysis, and governance.

Training school facilitators are Jeremy Eccles, assistant professor of political science at Marygrove College; Llenda Jackson-Leslie, public relations and political consultant; Robert McTyre, business communication and technology professional; Jacqueline Steingold, legislative aid to State Senator Martha G. Scott; and Gwendolyn Winston, who has been involved with political campaigns for more than 20 years.

The cost to attend is $185, which includes course materials, a certificate of completion and lunch. For a registration form, call 313.927.1486.

Marygrove College is a liberal arts college located on 53 park-like acres in one of Detroit’s oldest residential neighborhoods. The College is recognized throughout the region for its teaching, social work, art, music, and dance programs. More than 16,000 of its alumni work, live and contribute to the metropolitan Detroit area. # # #