Councilmen accepted to Diversity Leadership Academy
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Councilmembers Tamieka Isaac Devine and Daniel Rickenmann have been accepted to the Diversity Leadership Academy.

Tamieka Isaac Devine

The Diversity Leadership Academy is an outgrowth of the Richard W. Riley Institute of government, politics, and public policy at Furman Institute.

The Riley Institute was created to educate, inform, and engage students, teachers, and community leaders about civic duties, government, and public policy. A variety of programs and conferences touch upon issues from urban politics, women in politics, to international politics.

Realizing that the population of South Carolina has become increasingly diverse, the Riley Institute and the American Institute for Managing Diversity teamed up to create the Diversity Leadership Academy.

The DLA meets annually to discuss issues about all facets of diversity and create community- building projects. Issues from education and medical to government and civic responsibilities are discussed, and participants develop diversity management skills to help improve a diverse community.

Daniel Rickenman

On Tuesday, August 28, Councilwoman Devine and Councilman Rickenmann entered the first class ever of the Midlands. Other participants will include businesses, educators, and faith and community- based organizations.