1 Mike Etienne, Ph.D. NFBPA – San Antonio Chapter 2 nd VP and PDI Chair NFBPA - San Antonio’s Professional Development Institute

2 Background on PDI  In January 2012, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators – San Antonio Chapter (NFBPA-SA) launched the Professional Development Institute (PDI) in partnership with the UTSA College of Public Policy  The PDI is designed to equip San Antonio’s emerging leaders with the requisite skills to affectively handle the rigors of executive positions in the public sector  NFBPA-SA is a very diverse group, and for that reason, the PDI workshops include a combination of panel discussions, presenters, and interactive leadership activities in order to maximize the learning experience

3 PDI Sessions  There are 2 PDI sessions per year:  Spring Session (January - May)  Fall (September – December) Each session consists of 5 half day workshops on Saturdays (9am to 1pm)  The following public organizations are currently participating in the inaugural program  City of San Antonio  CPS Energy  San Antonio Water System  VIA Metropolitan Transit  San Antonio Housing Authority  UTSA  A total of 16 professionals areparticipating in the inaugural Fall 2012 Session College of Public Policy

4 Workshop Topics  General Topics Covered:  21st Century Trends  Personal Development  Community Leadership  Ethics, Transparency and Accountability for Public Administrators  Community Leadership  Graduation Reception  Tuition:  $ Total cost per candidate  $ Tuition (flat fee)  $ Overhead Cost  Candidates Receive:  Text books on leadership  Handouts, articles and reference tools pertinent to each topic  “Graduation” certificate  CEU credits

5 Welcome to NFBPA - SA’s 2012 PDI UTSA Dean of the College of Public Policy

6 Welcome to NFBPA - SA’s 2012 PDI PDI Instructor - UTSA Faculty PDI Instructor – Ms. Ivy Taylor

7 PDI Contacts: Barbara Ankamah – (210) or Mike Etienne -- (210)