Cultivating Leaders of Excellence

Good Government is the key to creating a community of lasting value for all residents.

It belongs to no party, nor to any particular ideology. Good Government comes from leaders who are educated, transparent, have a clear political philosophy, and are able to communicate that philosophy to their constituents. Good government also comes from an active, aware, engaged citizenry that communicates their desires to their leaders.

The Good Government Initiative at the University of Miami provides opportunities for leaders to get that education. We offer a certificate for early-career elected officials who receive more than 60 hours of training in the nuts and bolts of government in South Florida. We recently completed our inaugural class. Applications for the next class, which will begin August 24, 2012, are now available. The Initiative also sponsors a series of Community Conversations to bring together elected officials and the public to consider issues important to governance in our community.