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Prins, Esther; Ewert, D. Merrill – Journal of Extension, 2002
Since the passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, Cooperative Extension has worked with faith-based organizations, such as congregations, to promote community renewal. Both Extension and congregations share a deep commitment to building community and social capital. (23 references) (SK)
Descriptors: Community Development, Cooperative Programs, Extension Education, Religious Organizations
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Bowling, Chester J.; Brahm, Barbara A. – Journal of Extension, 2002
Extension educators can extend and accelerate the community-shaping process by using action research processes like Appreciative Inquiry, which helps a community design and work toward an ideal future. One adaptation, the Porch Cookie Project, helped a community create new knowledge and shape its culture. (SK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Community Development, Community Education, Extension Education
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Loughry, Rebecca – Community Development Journal, 2002
An Irish community organization's experience of partnering with a government agency led to the following recommendations: train staff to understand the partnership process; refine structures for effective consultation and interaction; develop a code of practice and standards; improve communication; and adapt to new methods of working. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Organizations, Cooperative Programs, Foreign Countries
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Murray, Michael – Community Development Journal, 2000
Interviews with 28 community coalitions in the Healthy Communities initiative should that:(1) communities must recognize their interdependence; (2) ownership of community agendas should be shared; (3) coalitions should broaden representation; and (4) sustainability may be enhanced by support infrastructures and a bottom-up perspective. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Programs, Health Promotion, Social Capital
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Rebori, Marlene K. – Journal of Extension, 2001
The Citizens Changing Communities program trained advisory boards in time and meeting management, conflict management, problem solving, goal setting, action planning, and decision making. Although evaluations revealed high interest in program content and delivery methods, actual participation did not match responses. A holistic approach focused on…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Development, Participation, Program Design
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Quintana, Roberto Diego – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2004
During the 80s and 90s in Mexico there was a boost in participatory strategies developed, in order to solve serious deficiencies in community development programmes and projects. The mere existence of such methodologies, "per se," does not guarantee the conscious and voluntary participation of rural inhabitants. The social energy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Community Development, Rural Development, Participation
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2007
Because of the important role played by community learning providers, Premier Ed Stelmach asked Canadian Minister of Advanced Education and Technology to increase support for community education and literacy programs. Community Adult Learning Councils and other community providers of adult literacy and family literacy programming are primarily…
Descriptors: Community Education, Adult Learning, Family Literacy, Adult Literacy
Schuytema, Paul – Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, 2007
This paper explores how rural communities with limited financial resources and technical expertise can have a useful Web page along with the ability for community and business leaders to maintain this presence. The tools to be employed are not new to the Web, but they may be considered "cutting edge" when it comes to a rural community's…
Descriptors: Internet, Community Development, Rural Education, Web Sites
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Ledesma, Rita – Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 2007
Clinical experiences, research within the American Indian/Alaska Native and Latino/a Los Angeles community, consultation with colleagues, and reflections on professional development indicate that cultural material exerts profound influence on individual, family, and community development. Reflections on practice are discussed that emphasize the…
Descriptors: Community Development, American Indians, Alaska Natives, North Americans
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Albaladejo, Christophe; Couix, Nathalie; Barthe, Laurence – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2007
This paper is an interpretation by researchers of oral and written accounts of ten development agents who have participated in various seminars and discussions since 2001, organized by researchers of INRA and of the University of Toulouse. According to the transcripts of lectures, discussions and articles written by development agents, it seems…
Descriptors: Socialization, Learning Processes, Foreign Countries, Rural Development
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Carman, Joanne G. – American Journal of Evaluation, 2007
Increasingly, government, foundations, and others are asking community-based organizations for more evaluation information. Although the demand for this information may be increasing, the field knows very little about the way organizations are responding to this demand. Using data collected from interviews and a mail survey of community-based…
Descriptors: Mail Surveys, Program Evaluation, Community Organizations, Phenomenology
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Lynch, Robert – Community College Journal, 2006
Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. Its survey shows that local arts agencies typically serve their communities through programming to the public, services to artists and arts organizations, and developing and managing cultural facilities. Community colleges share many of the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Development, Nonprofit Organizations, Partnerships in Education
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Wooldridge, Deborah; Keino, Leah; Mayers, Gloysis – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2006
Empowering women and allowing them to provide community leadership in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society is essential. Offering a sound family science curriculum is one way to facilitate empowerment of women in a developing country. Conceptualizing, planning, and developing strong programs became an opportunity to review existing…
Descriptors: Models, Females, Empowerment, Community Leaders
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Miller, Marilyn – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 2008
This article presents the findings of a study that explored the role and impact of continuing education on rural revitalization. A community development approach, academic expertise, and a university's resources were used to assist the citizens of Montmartre, Saskatchewan, to establish Centre 48, an arts and continuing education centre. Courses…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Community Development, Continuing Education, Continuing Education Units
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McLean, Scott – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2007
From 1912 to 1975 the Department of Extension at the University of Alberta provided an impressive range of programmes and services to people across the Canadian province of Alberta. The four Directors of Extension at the University of Alberta during this period became leading figures in the history of adult education in Canada. They positioned…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Support, Extension Education, Adult Education
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