The purpose of this scholarship is to build/encourage leaders from the ranks of CACEOs government employees, with a focus on those who are new to leadership roles or who have never served in a leadership capacity before.

CACEO anticipates awarding five (5) scholarships.

Applicants must be:

• A member of CACEO in good standing
• A Code Enforcement Officer
• An employee of a governmental organization
• A current Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO)

Applicants will also be required to submit a one (1) page “essay” outlining the need for a scholarship and the benefit to them/their organization.  Include a little bit about themselves and their agency, how long they have been in code, what areas of responsibility they have, why they want the scholarship, and what they anticipate getting from the course/program.

Applications will be accepted through the end of March 2025, with recipients selected and notified no later than May.

Recipients of this Scholarship must:

• Complete the full course of 5 classes within six months of the award and provide CACEO with a copy of the course completion certificate from Cornell.  CACEO covers the course fees for all scholarship recipients.
• Complete all evaluations (eCornell’s and CACEOs) for the program
• Write a short article about their experience with the course – what did they learn, how will they apply it, etc.

Note: Current/Past CACEO Board members may not apply.

Program Description

This five-course certificate program, offered by Cornell University, examines the issues facing women in leadership positions and offers strategies for handling them. Professor Deborah Streeter balances academic research regarding social norms and expectations with practical strategies for operating effectively within the workplace. She discusses how to outmaneuver the "double bind" dilemma, showing strong leadership qualities without being penalized for it. Professor Streeter discusses how women can best negotiate in the workplace, ways to effectively provide both positive and negative feedback and how they can strengthen their emotional intelligence to stand out as a leader among both men and women.

This certificate positions women who are in leadership positions to recognize when there is a gender dimension at work and how they can outstrategize gender bias and their own habits to achieve better results.

For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

This program includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature several days of live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore the most pressing leadership topics. Symposium events are held several times throughout the year. Once enrolled in your program, you will receive information about upcoming events.

Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete the certificate program. The content of this certificate program is focused on developing and supporting women in leadership. This program is open to students of all sexes and gender identities.

Who Should Enroll

• Mid- to-senior level managers
• Anyone (not just women!) looking to gain a deeper understanding of gender dynamics in the workplace

To apply, complete the form below.