What is the program schedule?

Applicants to the program have two options to participate in the Institute's year-long program. Both programs run on a calendar year and take place in settings in and around Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Monthly Program: A day of orientation takes place in January, followed by a two-day retreat in February, then nine monthly sessions, taking place on Thursday evening and all day Friday, ending with a two-day retreat in early December.

Quarterly Program: Four sessions, each three days in length, occurring in various retreat settings. Sessions occur in March, June, September, and December.

What is the cost of the program?

Participants are asked to pay as much of the full cost of the program as possible.  After being selected, participants are required to pay a $500 nonrefundable deposit in order to secure their place in the program and a fee arrangement is then made in consultation with Institute staff prior to the start of the program. For additional information about program costs, please call Paul Robinson at 651-280-2491.

How do I apply?

If you wish to apply, please send us a letter (by post or e-mail) no more than two pages in length, responding to the following questions:

• Why do you want to participate?
• How do you hope you and your work will benefit from the program?

How can I learn more?

Learn about the James P. Shannon Leadership Institute and the value of renewal as a strategy for effective leadership at one of our Information Sessions held in Saint Paul, MN. All Information Sessions are free, but space is limited. Click here for the registration form.

What are the program dates for 2012?

Monthly Program

The opening and closing retreats in the monthly program begin at 2:00 p.m. the first day and conclude at 4:00 p.m. the final day.

The regular monthly sessions take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2012 Dates

Jan 20 - Orientation
Feb 16-18 - Opening Retreat
Mar 22-23 - Session
Apr 26-27 - Session
May 24-25 - Session
Jun 21-22 - Session
Jul 26-27 - Session
Aug 23-24 - Session
Sep 20-21 - Session
Oct 25-26 - Session
Nov 15-16 - Session
Nov 29 - Dec 1 - Closing Retreat

Quarterly Program

Each of the four quarterly retreats begins at noon on Thursday and ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

2012 Dates

Mar 15-17 - Opening Retreat
Jun 14-16 - Summer Retreat
Sep 13-15 - Fall Retreat
Dec 6-8 - Closing Retreat