The Tri-College National Education for Women's Leadership Development Institute is scheduled for June 2-6 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. The intensive five-day residential program is designed to provide leadership training, inspiration and support for women in the Upper Midwest who do not have extensive leadership experience. There is particular emphasis on recruiting women from groups that have typically been underrepresented voices in the political process.

Applicants should have an interest in politics, public or community service, and have a desire to develop their leadership skills. Approximately 50 college and community women will be accepted. For information, testimonials and an application, visit www.tri-college.org/new_leadership_institute. Applications will be accepted until March 23.

There is no cost to participate. Participants will have the option of registering for a three-credit course in women’s studies, sociology or social work. Persons who choose to register for course credit will have to pay for course registration expenses. If there are concerns about travel, childcare or other expenses incurred during the five-day institute, scholarships are available.

Tri-College University is the partnership between NDSU, Concordia College and Minnesota State University Moorhead.

For more information, contact Deb White at 218-477-2041 or whitede@mnstate.edu.