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FONTL CIPTWS TRAINITEG PROGRAM
The Hodel Cities Trainin: Program - The first of its kind in the country -
is a ten (10) session course to be conducted in seminar form under the direction
of the University of tT enneSREE at Chattanooya. The major objective of the Model
Cities Trainins Prozram is the enablement of the fifty members of the C.D.A.
Roard of Directors to funetion as a cohesive administrative body while similtaneously —
encourizing
z the attainment or retention of individual identity with those various
sponsoring vrours whom it is the board members ! pespousimlity to represent. This
objective can best be achieved by enabling the participants to:
1. acquire knowledse of the actual structure of the Model Cities organiza-
tion and the objectives of the program,
2. ‘develop an awareness of the decision-making process in terms of selecting
acceptable alternatives to recognized problems confronting the CDA Board.
36 Establishing and maintaining an organizational esprit! de corps! which
on one hand will enable each CDA Board participant to maintain his
identity and ties within his Sia sphere of the community, and yet
permit him to make decisions based on a total committment to an overall
achievement of the organizational goals,
This series of seminars utilizing consultants, applying dynamic and
innovative educational techniques, and involving sebork ies from as many pertinent
sources as are svat isbie is, Like the Model Cities Program itself, a demonstration
project, Because there is little national experience in training programs such as
the one deseribed, the emohasis in the Chattanooga program will be on experimentation
2 f ga prog :
Lt. will be
bs
and innovation, As might be expected of an experimental undertaking,
subject to regular observation, monitoring, and evaluation of its effectiveness in
.
.
terms of the goals it seeks to fulfill. It should be understood that this
(2)
continuous evaluative process is a testinz process of the trainin: program and
its staff, as well as of the participants,
The Cirst session of the program will meet Saturday, August 0, 1969,
at the campns-of U.T.C. as will the followin nine sessiong on the following
nine consecutive Saturdays. A suggested structure and content of each session
is found in Appendices I thru X, Each consultant, however, may modi ry or re-—
structure the seminar to achieve the objectives as outlined.
‘Funding for this training program has been secured under the: provisions
of Title 1 of the Higher Education Act from the Department of Health, Education
and Welfare; Tnstitubional monies of U.T.C.; and funds from the Model Cities
Planning rant,
The expectation as Hae the experience and information derived from
the program will contribute significantly to the effectiveness of the C.D.A.
Board as a decisive administrative body. It is hoped, also, that from this
Model Cities Training Program there will emerge a body of knowledge and experience
which will be of value not only in Chattanooga, but. in-other cities as well.
(3)
OBIECTIVGS
The success of the Model Cities Program to a large degree depends upon
the ability
and willingness of the C.D.A. Board to discharge effectively its
responsibility as chief aduinistrative body of the Chatbanooza Model Cities
Program. As administrators who are responsible for the planning and implementation
of the total Model Cities Program, CDA Board’ members must be sufficiently equipped
- (1) with the necessary skills, tools, and information related to all aspects of
the Model Cities Program; (2) with an understanding of the Model Cities Prosram
and its relationship to city government and other agencies in the urban are--both
private and
To
desizned:
36
he
public; and (3) with methodolezy and dynamics of decision-making.
this end, the Model Cities Training and Orientation Seminar Program is
To insure that the C.D.A. Board members will be aware of- their roles in
the Model Cities Prozram,
To provide C,D.A. Board members with sifficient and relevant information
concerning the Model Cities concept and acthoas
To insure that C,D,A, Board members are familiar with the Model
Cities structure, both nationally and location: :
To provide C.D.A. Board members with pertinent data concerning the Hud
guidelines as related to the Model Cities Program.
To provide C.D.A4, Board members with relevant information concerning
specific problems and program areas to be dealt with in the Model
Neighborhood area,
Further, this program is designed to foster competency and sound judzement
on the part
experiences
of the Board members by providing them with training excercises and
in problem-solving and decision-making. No Board with a membership
so varied as that of the C.D.A. Board can effectively discharge its duties and
(i)
responsibilities wiless its members develop a oneness of mind and purpose. It is
the intent of this pro,:ram to provide structured efpenicncag ion the fifty partici-
Patin. CDA Board members--members with varied backgrounds, wide ranges of experiences,
different levels of educational attainment, and diverse interests--which will
enable the Roard to function as a cohesive unit with mutual interests and common
goals; one dedicated. to.salving the problems of the Model Neighborhood and its
people.
(5)
MINANCTAL ASSTSPA'C™
While there is no stipend or other form of compensation for attending
these training and orientation seminars, ere is nvaqiebienioe all members financial
assistance in the form of payments or reimbursements for all expenses incurred
while atbendin: these 10 sessions. -If you apendton heed any monies for child-care,
transportation, food, or lose money for being off your job, you may qualify for
financial assistance. As a member of the C.D.A. Board you are rendering to the
citizens of this community a valuable service; thus you should not be penalized
financially in connection with your services on the C.D.A. Board.
4 Spl voucher will be provided at each session, Simply list the expenses
incurred by you and bring, Bend: or mail to the Model Cities: Office at 118
McCallie Avenue,
(é)
CIPS 8S CARP ICEDATPTON AND TECHNICAL ASSTSTANCE
Perhaps the essential premise upon which the Model Cities Program rests
and the assuption which contributes most Lo its unique character is the belief
that maximum benefit can be derived only when there is maximum participation in
Planning, rolicy formtion, and implementation by those whose lives and futures
will be affected by the- program,
*
One of the basic elements of an honest invitation for citizen participation
is the offer of technical assistance to the citizens; the failure to provide such
assisbtinee would render the concept of zemaine His chborhood involvement meaningless,
since there can be no partnership, or involvement, when one of the parties lacks the
technical expertise to make informed judgements.
In City Demonstration Agency Letter No. 3, October 30, 1967, the Department
of Housing and Urban Development established perfomianes standards for citizen
participation in the Model Cities Program, Among the major points éontained in
these standards is that of technical assistance: )
caese LUG structure must have the technical capacity for makinz
knowledgeable decisions... .Some form of professional technical
assistance in a manner agreed to by neighborhood residents shall
be provided,"
(7)
MODEL CITIES COMMUNELY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION BOARD
ORIENTATION Seu TNAR
Aveust 9 1. An Overview of Model Cities
Ae ‘History of Model Cities Program, National and Local
B, Philosophy of Model Cities Program
Gy ilud soqdeineseand performance standards —
D, The Den nstration Cities and Metropolitan
Development Act of 1966, as amended
August 16 1. Board Decision Making - Theory and Practice
A, Value and fact in decision making
Be Responsibility, Raspotisivencses and Authority
C. "The Hidden Agenda"
August 23 1. Organization of the Model City’ Program in Chattanooga
A, Role of local government
B. Role of COA Board
‘GC. Role of obliar agencies
D. Role of citizens
August 30 2 The Model Cities Planning Year
A, Plan submission requirements
B, Role of Model Cities staff
©, tole of CDA Board
- D. Role of Citizen participation structure
Re icpies analysis
F. Goals and objectives
&, Prierities
He
Budgeting
September @ 1,
september 13 1.
September 20 1,
Se:tember 27 1,
fodel City Vlanning Concepts and Approaches
(8)
Sil She ntaae Manning
Procedural Vlannin:
Mxecutory ILanning
Planning and review in the process of composite
decision-mking i @ x
Model Cities Five Year Financial Plan
The "Demonstration" concept
What is meant by the statement: "The progrem
should make a substantial impact onthe chvsical,
economic, and social problems in the Model
Neighborhood Area,"
The role of the Model Citiés staff
The role -f the CDA Board
Technical assistance arranzements
Possible structuring arrangenents
Role of Board, Staff, Citizens varticipation Struct re,
and
Als
Tne
Ae
B,
C.
Technical Assistance in Model Cities
Arsas in which assistance may be called
Kinds of assistance available
Mechanics of reinbursement of technical assistants
Reason for provision of assistance
First Year Action Program
Frogram Development
Program Management
Program Monitoring
Vroyram Svaluation
Vebober |;
Yetober lL
1.
D, ..The mechanics of federal zrograms ~ plannins, ‘
SGehin’ Chon, Information Systens, and “valuation
of Ceders] prosrans in Chaitanoara
A, Concent >of Coordination and infsrmation system
Be CRP, CAP, NSi', and coordination
CG, Relationship of cach program to Model Cities
programming, funding, implementation
bectiten Solving and Group Interaction
A, Respect for the opinion of others
Be. Sensitivity to tne needs and limitations of others
C, Setting group goals and making orderly progress
D. Yemocratic participation
&. %Expediency and Compromise
(10)
OPSRATTOUAT, FORMAT
HOD"L CITINS TRATNING PROGRAM
The CDA Soard, comprised of SO people of varied backgrounds, abilities
and interests, must be brought Lo function effectively as a unit during and
after a serics of ten weekly arrehbetton meetings, This training program will
be characterized, in terms of format, by strict adherence to time schedules
(in order to make the best use of limited time) and by flexibility in the
formulation and implensatation of the format. The board will be divided during
part of the training session to ete oder neighborhood are representatives--~
half the board -~ to receive special orientation dealing with the broad area
of citizen paritcipation; the other group, non-MNA representatives, will also
receive zroup training during this period,
Neetinss will be held each dabunday, Rasust 9 through October 11, on
the car,us of UTC. The tentative program day for the ten meetings will proceed
according to the following schedule, |
8:30-0:h© Board meel.s together ‘with Special Area Consultant.
9:l5-10:30 MNA representative meet together with Consultant rotating.
9:hi610:30 Non-MNA members meet together,
10:30-10:15 Coffee Break,
10:15-11:18 Board meets together Simulation exercise presented.
11:15-12:30 Small group discussion. |
The format may be modified after the first two neetinzs to permit a
greater desree of flexibility in the utilization of the consultants and other
technical assistance, For each Saturday's seminars a special are consultant
will. be retained and he will be at liberty to adapt the format to his needs
Since he will be in charce of that day's program,
(11.) abt
After consultation with the consultant for each week's program, a
detailed activity schedule will be written for the day and subnitted to
board members at least a week in advance [for their concurrence,
(12)
EVALUATION
An es;:ential element of the orientation program is the process by
which it is evaluated, Apart from the obvious benefits of such an evaluative
preeess to the program itself and to its participants, is that such a
process will doubtless be a determining factor in the feasibility of the
use of such a program elsevhere,
Areas to be evaluated are: (1) attitndinal changes among’ the
participants; (2) retention and scope of factual materials presented;
and (3) progress in the areas of decision-making and problem-solving,
>
it. is felt that evaluations should take place at the beginning of the
progran, at the termination of the program and as often during the program
~
as is felt necessary, : 3
The Hodel Cities Trainin: Program - The first of its kind in the country -
is a ten (10) session course to be conducted in seminar form under the direction
of the University of tT enneSREE at Chattanooya. The major objective of the Model
Cities Trainins Prozram is the enablement of the fifty members of the C.D.A.
Roard of Directors to funetion as a cohesive administrative body while similtaneously —
encourizing
z the attainment or retention of individual identity with those various
sponsoring vrours whom it is the board members ! pespousimlity to represent. This
objective can best be achieved by enabling the participants to:
1. acquire knowledse of the actual structure of the Model Cities organiza-
tion and the objectives of the program,
2. ‘develop an awareness of the decision-making process in terms of selecting
acceptable alternatives to recognized problems confronting the CDA Board.
36 Establishing and maintaining an organizational esprit! de corps! which
on one hand will enable each CDA Board participant to maintain his
identity and ties within his Sia sphere of the community, and yet
permit him to make decisions based on a total committment to an overall
achievement of the organizational goals,
This series of seminars utilizing consultants, applying dynamic and
innovative educational techniques, and involving sebork ies from as many pertinent
sources as are svat isbie is, Like the Model Cities Program itself, a demonstration
project, Because there is little national experience in training programs such as
the one deseribed, the emohasis in the Chattanooga program will be on experimentation
2 f ga prog :
Lt. will be
bs
and innovation, As might be expected of an experimental undertaking,
subject to regular observation, monitoring, and evaluation of its effectiveness in
.
.
terms of the goals it seeks to fulfill. It should be understood that this
(2)
continuous evaluative process is a testinz process of the trainin: program and
its staff, as well as of the participants,
The Cirst session of the program will meet Saturday, August 0, 1969,
at the campns-of U.T.C. as will the followin nine sessiong on the following
nine consecutive Saturdays. A suggested structure and content of each session
is found in Appendices I thru X, Each consultant, however, may modi ry or re-—
structure the seminar to achieve the objectives as outlined.
‘Funding for this training program has been secured under the: provisions
of Title 1 of the Higher Education Act from the Department of Health, Education
and Welfare; Tnstitubional monies of U.T.C.; and funds from the Model Cities
Planning rant,
The expectation as Hae the experience and information derived from
the program will contribute significantly to the effectiveness of the C.D.A.
Board as a decisive administrative body. It is hoped, also, that from this
Model Cities Training Program there will emerge a body of knowledge and experience
which will be of value not only in Chattanooga, but. in-other cities as well.
(3)
OBIECTIVGS
The success of the Model Cities Program to a large degree depends upon
the ability
and willingness of the C.D.A. Board to discharge effectively its
responsibility as chief aduinistrative body of the Chatbanooza Model Cities
Program. As administrators who are responsible for the planning and implementation
of the total Model Cities Program, CDA Board’ members must be sufficiently equipped
- (1) with the necessary skills, tools, and information related to all aspects of
the Model Cities Program; (2) with an understanding of the Model Cities Prosram
and its relationship to city government and other agencies in the urban are--both
private and
To
desizned:
36
he
public; and (3) with methodolezy and dynamics of decision-making.
this end, the Model Cities Training and Orientation Seminar Program is
To insure that the C.D.A. Board members will be aware of- their roles in
the Model Cities Prozram,
To provide C,D.A. Board members with sifficient and relevant information
concerning the Model Cities concept and acthoas
To insure that C,D,A, Board members are familiar with the Model
Cities structure, both nationally and location: :
To provide C.D.A. Board members with pertinent data concerning the Hud
guidelines as related to the Model Cities Program.
To provide C.D.A4, Board members with relevant information concerning
specific problems and program areas to be dealt with in the Model
Neighborhood area,
Further, this program is designed to foster competency and sound judzement
on the part
experiences
of the Board members by providing them with training excercises and
in problem-solving and decision-making. No Board with a membership
so varied as that of the C.D.A. Board can effectively discharge its duties and
(i)
responsibilities wiless its members develop a oneness of mind and purpose. It is
the intent of this pro,:ram to provide structured efpenicncag ion the fifty partici-
Patin. CDA Board members--members with varied backgrounds, wide ranges of experiences,
different levels of educational attainment, and diverse interests--which will
enable the Roard to function as a cohesive unit with mutual interests and common
goals; one dedicated. to.salving the problems of the Model Neighborhood and its
people.
(5)
MINANCTAL ASSTSPA'C™
While there is no stipend or other form of compensation for attending
these training and orientation seminars, ere is nvaqiebienioe all members financial
assistance in the form of payments or reimbursements for all expenses incurred
while atbendin: these 10 sessions. -If you apendton heed any monies for child-care,
transportation, food, or lose money for being off your job, you may qualify for
financial assistance. As a member of the C.D.A. Board you are rendering to the
citizens of this community a valuable service; thus you should not be penalized
financially in connection with your services on the C.D.A. Board.
4 Spl voucher will be provided at each session, Simply list the expenses
incurred by you and bring, Bend: or mail to the Model Cities: Office at 118
McCallie Avenue,
(é)
CIPS 8S CARP ICEDATPTON AND TECHNICAL ASSTSTANCE
Perhaps the essential premise upon which the Model Cities Program rests
and the assuption which contributes most Lo its unique character is the belief
that maximum benefit can be derived only when there is maximum participation in
Planning, rolicy formtion, and implementation by those whose lives and futures
will be affected by the- program,
*
One of the basic elements of an honest invitation for citizen participation
is the offer of technical assistance to the citizens; the failure to provide such
assisbtinee would render the concept of zemaine His chborhood involvement meaningless,
since there can be no partnership, or involvement, when one of the parties lacks the
technical expertise to make informed judgements.
In City Demonstration Agency Letter No. 3, October 30, 1967, the Department
of Housing and Urban Development established perfomianes standards for citizen
participation in the Model Cities Program, Among the major points éontained in
these standards is that of technical assistance: )
caese LUG structure must have the technical capacity for makinz
knowledgeable decisions... .Some form of professional technical
assistance in a manner agreed to by neighborhood residents shall
be provided,"
(7)
MODEL CITIES COMMUNELY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION BOARD
ORIENTATION Seu TNAR
Aveust 9 1. An Overview of Model Cities
Ae ‘History of Model Cities Program, National and Local
B, Philosophy of Model Cities Program
Gy ilud soqdeineseand performance standards —
D, The Den nstration Cities and Metropolitan
Development Act of 1966, as amended
August 16 1. Board Decision Making - Theory and Practice
A, Value and fact in decision making
Be Responsibility, Raspotisivencses and Authority
C. "The Hidden Agenda"
August 23 1. Organization of the Model City’ Program in Chattanooga
A, Role of local government
B. Role of COA Board
‘GC. Role of obliar agencies
D. Role of citizens
August 30 2 The Model Cities Planning Year
A, Plan submission requirements
B, Role of Model Cities staff
©, tole of CDA Board
- D. Role of Citizen participation structure
Re icpies analysis
F. Goals and objectives
&, Prierities
He
Budgeting
September @ 1,
september 13 1.
September 20 1,
Se:tember 27 1,
fodel City Vlanning Concepts and Approaches
(8)
Sil She ntaae Manning
Procedural Vlannin:
Mxecutory ILanning
Planning and review in the process of composite
decision-mking i @ x
Model Cities Five Year Financial Plan
The "Demonstration" concept
What is meant by the statement: "The progrem
should make a substantial impact onthe chvsical,
economic, and social problems in the Model
Neighborhood Area,"
The role of the Model Citiés staff
The role -f the CDA Board
Technical assistance arranzements
Possible structuring arrangenents
Role of Board, Staff, Citizens varticipation Struct re,
and
Als
Tne
Ae
B,
C.
Technical Assistance in Model Cities
Arsas in which assistance may be called
Kinds of assistance available
Mechanics of reinbursement of technical assistants
Reason for provision of assistance
First Year Action Program
Frogram Development
Program Management
Program Monitoring
Vroyram Svaluation
Vebober |;
Yetober lL
1.
D, ..The mechanics of federal zrograms ~ plannins, ‘
SGehin’ Chon, Information Systens, and “valuation
of Ceders] prosrans in Chaitanoara
A, Concent >of Coordination and infsrmation system
Be CRP, CAP, NSi', and coordination
CG, Relationship of cach program to Model Cities
programming, funding, implementation
bectiten Solving and Group Interaction
A, Respect for the opinion of others
Be. Sensitivity to tne needs and limitations of others
C, Setting group goals and making orderly progress
D. Yemocratic participation
&. %Expediency and Compromise
(10)
OPSRATTOUAT, FORMAT
HOD"L CITINS TRATNING PROGRAM
The CDA Soard, comprised of SO people of varied backgrounds, abilities
and interests, must be brought Lo function effectively as a unit during and
after a serics of ten weekly arrehbetton meetings, This training program will
be characterized, in terms of format, by strict adherence to time schedules
(in order to make the best use of limited time) and by flexibility in the
formulation and implensatation of the format. The board will be divided during
part of the training session to ete oder neighborhood are representatives--~
half the board -~ to receive special orientation dealing with the broad area
of citizen paritcipation; the other group, non-MNA representatives, will also
receive zroup training during this period,
Neetinss will be held each dabunday, Rasust 9 through October 11, on
the car,us of UTC. The tentative program day for the ten meetings will proceed
according to the following schedule, |
8:30-0:h© Board meel.s together ‘with Special Area Consultant.
9:l5-10:30 MNA representative meet together with Consultant rotating.
9:hi610:30 Non-MNA members meet together,
10:30-10:15 Coffee Break,
10:15-11:18 Board meets together Simulation exercise presented.
11:15-12:30 Small group discussion. |
The format may be modified after the first two neetinzs to permit a
greater desree of flexibility in the utilization of the consultants and other
technical assistance, For each Saturday's seminars a special are consultant
will. be retained and he will be at liberty to adapt the format to his needs
Since he will be in charce of that day's program,
(11.) abt
After consultation with the consultant for each week's program, a
detailed activity schedule will be written for the day and subnitted to
board members at least a week in advance [for their concurrence,
(12)
EVALUATION
An es;:ential element of the orientation program is the process by
which it is evaluated, Apart from the obvious benefits of such an evaluative
preeess to the program itself and to its participants, is that such a
process will doubtless be a determining factor in the feasibility of the
use of such a program elsevhere,
Areas to be evaluated are: (1) attitndinal changes among’ the
participants; (2) retention and scope of factual materials presented;
and (3) progress in the areas of decision-making and problem-solving,
>
it. is felt that evaluations should take place at the beginning of the
progran, at the termination of the program and as often during the program
~
as is felt necessary, : 3
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