Education

Common Good Vermont: Measuring What Matters: Vermont's Progress in a Culture of Accountability 05/30/2014

Measuring What Matters: Vermont's Progress in a Culture of Accountability - Moderator Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Anne Lezak, Senator Diane Snelling, Sen. Anthony Pollina, Susan Zeller, Susan Bartlett and Eric Zencey. Part of the 'Happiness & WellBeing: Building a National Movement' conference, the fifth North American Conference focused on the topics of Gross National Happiness, well-being as a policy focal point, and measuring what matters. It is inspired by the High Level Meeting: Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm held at the United Nations April 2-4, 2012.

Common Good Vermont: Measuring Happiness and The Power of Data 05/29/2014

Using Data to Inform Policy for the Wellbeing of Our Children - Kathleen Eaton Paterson, Dave Lapointe, Kelly Myles, and Sarah Teel Part of the 'Happiness & WellBeing: Building a National Movement' conference, the fifth North American Conference focused on the topics of Gross National Happiness, well-being as a policy focal point, and measuring what matters. It is inspired by the High Level Meeting: Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm held at the United Nations April 2-4, 2012.

Green Mountain Care Board Meeting, Afternoon Session 05/29/2014

The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) “traveling board meeting” with brief presentations from Vermont health leaders.

The traveling board meeting will feature several Vermont health leaders discussing topics of interest in the Burlingtonarea:

The role of Vermont’s academic health center, with John Brumsted, M.D., president and CEO, Fletcher Allen Health Care; Frederick Morin, M.D., dean, University of Vermont (UVM) College of Medicine; and Patricia Prelock, Ph.D., dean, UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Community health centers, with Jack Donnelly, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington.

Community mental health and substance abuse services, with Todd Centybear, executive director, HowardCenter.

Home care and end-of-life care, with Judy Peterson, RN, president and CEO, Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties.

The GMCB is an independent state agency charged with regulating Vermont’s health system; evaluating the health and financial impacts of health reform; and promoting innovations to make health care affordable and to improve Vermonters’ health.

“Vermont’s Legislature created the GMCB with transparency and public involvement in mind,” said Al Gobeille, chair of the GMCB. “We have designed these two events to encourage public participation, and we hope people in the Burlington area take the time to get involved.”

For more information http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/

Common Good Vermont: Data, Data Visualization, Happiness and WellBeing Indicators 05/29/2014

Wizard of Us w/John Havens, Laura, Kathleen, Lauren-Glen, Rickey, Jane Part of the 'Happiness & WellBeing: Building a National Movement' conference, the fifth North American Conference focused on the topics of Gross National Happiness, well-being as a policy focal point, and measuring what matters. It is inspired by the High Level Meeting: Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm held at the United Nations April 2-4, 2012.

Preservation Burlington: Preservation Burlington Homes Tour 05/22/2014

Host Ron Wanamaker speaks with Rebecca Reese, Preservation Burlington board member, about the Preservation Burlington Homes Tour. Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington.

On the Street with Sam and Deborah - Burlington School Budget Vote June 3 05/19/2014

Navicate interns with Channel 17, Sam Taylor and Deborah Katsuva ask people about the upcoming school budget vote in Burlington.

Challenging Myths About Immigrants, Refugees, and New Americans 05/15/2014

This video is about Challenging Myths about immigrants, refugeea and new americans. A short video project created by Deborah Katsuva with editing assistance from Samantha Taylor and Meghan O'Rourke at channel 17/Town Meeting TV. This project was part of Deborah's intern work under the direction of Navicate. Recorded at Burlington high School.

Common Good Vermont: Global Leadership 05/15/2014

Lori Hanau is the founder of 'Global Round Table Leadership' and works with people and teams who care to cultivate flourishing relationships for high performance. She draws on these essential qualities in her work as an advisor, human-centered designer, and facilitator. More information: www.globalroundtableleadership.com

Navicate Pilot Students End off The Year Presentation 05/14/2014

Students participating in Navicate's PILOT program present their leadership interviews.

Burlington Business Association: Annual Summit - Our Neighbor's on the Hill 05/06/2014

Find out why downtown Burlington's relationship with The University of Vermont and Fletcher Allen is important to you and your business! Hear from: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, Fletcher Allen CEO Dr. John Brumstead, and UVM President Tom Sullivan.

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