Do you aspire to a higher leadership potential, but recognize areas where your skills could be sharpened? WSU Leadership Academy is a community leadership program designed to help you engage and inspire others.

Topics include influencing public policy, media relations, economic development, fundraising, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and team building.

Classes will be held weekly on Monday night at 6:00 p.m., till 8:15 p.m. Starting on January 28 till April 1, the classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Class registration is due by January 18 and is limited to 20 people. Registration is $200 ($150 if received by January 1).

For more information or to register, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu. The program is sponsored by Washington State University Extension.