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| 02-11286 | Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement-Training Program Revision: National Sheriffs' Institute | Notice | The National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Jails Division, is seeking applications for the analysis for the current National Sheriffs' Institute, a leadership training program for first term sheriffs, and development of a new course curriculum. Background: The National Sheriffs' Institute (NSI) was created in the early 1970s in response to a needs assessment conducted by the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) that identified critical areas affecting the success of a sheriff's term of office. The NSA, with Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) funds, supported the development of the core curriculum by the School of Public Administration, University of Southern California. From 1973-1981, the program was conducted with LEAA funds. From 1982-1991, when federal funds were not available to the NSI, sheriffs were required to attend at their own expense. In 1993, NIC joined with NSA to sponsor the program. It is now held twice a year at NIC's training center in Longmont, Colorado. The program has undergone a variety of revisions since its inception. Over the years, it has evolved to focus on leadership, specifically as it applies to the Office of the Sheriff. It is now the only national leadership development program designed specifically for sheriffs. NIC views this program as critical for first-term sheriffs, since many sheriffs come to office with a law enforcement background, some management skills, and certain technical knowledge, but often have little or no preparation for their assumption of a leadership position. The applicant should be aware that not only is this course specific to the leadership roles of sheriffs, but also that about 90% of sheriffs are from smaller, rural jurisdictions, which typically have severely limited resources and minimal staff. This will need to be considered during course development. It has been several years since the NSI has been closely examined in its totality. Various refinements have been made, but in a rather piecemeal fashion. The entire program now needs a rigorous examination to ensure that (1) there is a consistent focus on leadership, (2) the concepts taught are current and applicable to roles and responsibilities of sheriffs, (3) all modules clearly contribute to achieving the goals of the course, (4) instructional strategies reflect adult learning theory and accommodate various learning styles, (5) the instructional design is learner centered, and (6) program participants are required to apply leadership concepts to their roles and activities as sheriffs. The analysis will be the basis for the development of a new curriculum. The current course is based on the sheriff's leadership role in five areas: (1) The political arena, (2) the criminal justice system, (3) the community, (4) his/her organization and staff, and (5) the technical arena. The course is two weeks long. The first week includes the following topics: <bullet> The Sheriff in the American Justice System <bullet> Decision Making <bullet> Leadership Styles <bullet> Language of Leadership <bullet> Value-Centered Leadership <bullet> Developing a Good Place to Work <bullet> Building the Executive Team <bullet> Exterior Forces Affecting the Office of the Sheriff <bullet> Strategic Planning and Change The second week covers a variety of subjects, such as power and influence, managing diversity, the politics of budgeting, media relations, legal issues, the principles of community policing, and public issues confronting the sheriff. It is important to acknowledge that the NSI has an extensive history and tradition that provide the foundation for the course. However, in the development of a revised course curriculum, the applicant is not bound by the specific content, delivery strategies, or length of the current program. (Note, however, that the program may not exceed two weeks). NIC seeks applicants who are able to take into account the history and tradition of the NSI, but who also are able to bring a fresh perspective to the course. Project Objectives: NIC wishes to analyze the current NSI in terms of the currency and relevance of content and the effectiveness of instructional strategies. Based on that analysis, NIC wishes to develop a revised course curriculum. | 2002-05-07 | 2002 | 5 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/07/02-11286/solicitation-for-a-cooperative-agreement-training-program-revision-national-sheriffs-institute | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-05-07/pdf/02-11286.pdf | Justice Department; National Institute of Corrections | 268,349 | The National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Jails Division, is seeking applications for the analysis for the current National Sheriffs' Institute, a leadership training program for first term sheriffs, and development of a new course curriculum.... |