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CSAC Institute Congratulates Leadership Academy Grads

Chastity Benson

August 26, 2021

The CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government congratulates 20 California County staff members who recently completed the 12-week online National Association of Counties (NACo) Leadership Academy led by General Colin Powell.

The curriculum provides best practices in leadership, organizational development and change management, negotiation and collaboration, effective business communication, and how to deliver increased value from high-performance county management.

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Mindset Matters

The following guest article is submitted by Tim Rahschulte, CEO of the Professional Development Academy and chief architect of the County Master Certificate In High Performance Leadership. 

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CSAC Institute Faculty Profile: Dr. Mary Kirlin

August 5, 2021

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The CSAC Institute Announces Summer/Fall Courses

June 10, 2021

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The Latest News & Courses from the CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute

The Institute is offering an amazing array of leadership and policy courses for County managers, executives, and elected officials. Check out the May and June line up now – we are offering a variety of new and Institute favorites. Highlights include Labor Relations and Negotiations, Reimagining the World of Work and Leading for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in County Government.

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New Courses, Opportunities This Spring from CSAC Institute

April 8, 2021

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Bountiful Harvest of Classes at the CSAC Institute this Fall

The Institute has an impressive schedule of classes for your professional development this October and November. Courses include: Intergenerational Leadership; Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments; and Leadership by Values: Strategies for Success in Public Service. Check out all of our upcoming classes below and get registered! They fill up fast. 

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CSAC Institute Re-Opens with Online Courses

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

August 6, 2020

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In Memoriam, William “Bill” Chiat
CSAC Institute Dean

July 16, 2020

The County Family lost one of its biggest champions last week with the unexpected death of William “Bill” Chiat. For 12 years, Bill served as Dean of the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government, bringing life to CSAC’s vision of a continuing education program designed specifically for county officials.

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CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government Announces July Webinars

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

July 2, 2020

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government announces its second series of FREE webinars this July. The webinars will focus on three different aspects of management in these times, offering specific practices managers and executives can immediately put to work.

Limited space available. Register here.

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CSAC Institute Webinars Focus on Managing During the Current Crisis

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

June 4, 2020

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Homelessness Tops CSAC Advocacy Priorities

Sara Floor

February 13, 2020

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CSAC Institute Updates: Seminar for Aspiring County Administrators and More

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

November 14, 2019

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CSAC Institute Offering Numerous Courses in September

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has an awesome fall schedule of classes for your professional development. September and October highlights include great leadership courses such as: Polish the Presentation, How to be Human at Work, and Resiliency: Recover, Adapt and Sustain. Highlights on the policy and governance side include: Capital Improvement Planning and Funding this month, and in October – Making an Impression: Working with the Media, and IT Executive Cybersecurity.

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Enhance Your Professional Development through CSAC Institute Courses in August

Look at what’s in store in August at the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government. Three popular, specialized courses are available in Sacramento: Facilitation Practices, Polish Your Writing, and Local Governance. In Santa Cruz is a rare opportunity to join former Nebraska State Senator Dave Landis for Bridging Contentious Communities. We don’t offer these classes often, so be sure and register early as seats are limited.

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Deadline Approaching for Online Master of Public Administration Degree Program from CSAC Institute

If you have been considering advancing your professional development with a MPA degree, while still working – this affordable, on-line degree program is for you!

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New CSAC Institute Website

January 31, 2019

Looking for something? CSAC Institute course schedules, registration and student record management are all now located in one robust and comprehensive website, CSACInstitute.org

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CSAC Institute Opens New Satellite Campus in Santa Cruz County

June 17, 2019

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government held its first class today at its newest satellite campus in Santa Cruz County.

Today’s course, “Storytelling and Other Practices in the Art of Persuasion,” is being taught by Institute Dean Bill Chiat. It is the first of a list of 10 courses, with one course being offered each month for elected officials and senior staff in Santa Cruz and surrounding counties.

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A Decade of Excellence in County Continuing Education

A Decade of Excellence in County Continuing Education

Dec. 12, 2018

Ten years ago, CSAC was able to turn a vision into a reality by offering continuing education courses to county officials and senior staff. Since that first course geared toward supervisors-elect, the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has grown into one of the premier professional development programs in the country.

And a couple of weeks ago in San Diego County – the site of the first course held under the direction of the CSAC Institute – a 10th Anniversary celebration was held in conjunction with the CSAC Annual Meeting.

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CSAC Institute Releases Winter/Spring Course Schedule

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has released its Winter/Spring Course Schedule, with classes schedule at five campuses around California. A total of 47 courses designed specifically for county officials are on the schedule.

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