Westminster College's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is offering Total Leaders, a two-day seminar especially designed to enhance the skills of school district leaders, Aug. 2-3.

 Charles Schwahn, co-author of the book, Total Leaders: Applying the Best Future-Focused Change Strategies to Education, will share his ideas and work with teams of school district administrators to develop change strategies.  The Total Leaders approach integreates concepts from the authentic, visionary, cultural, quality and service leadership domains and applies them to schools.

 The deadline for reservations is July 1.  Registration is limited to 50 persons.  While individual registrations will be accepted, teams are preferred.  Each day the sessions will run from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., and the fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials.  In addition, participants will earn continuing education hours.

The John Deaver and Elizabeth Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, which is located in Westminster's new $14-million Campus Center, is designed to advance world-class teaching and enrich K-12 education through outreach programs for area educators.  The Center helps Westminster fulfill its mission of excellence in education and public service by expanding opportunities in student life, academics, and community outreach. 

 For more information, contact Dr. Samuel Farmerie, professor of education emeritus, at (724) 946-7053, Fax (724) 946-6170 or e-mail farmersa@westminster.edu.

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