Transcript CRD Info Items 2007

Information Items
Community Development
Southern Region CD
Training Plan –
“Community Development 101”
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Background – A multi-state,
multi-year training plan is being
developed. A first step is to
launch an introductory training
in CD; the second step is to
offer specialized trainings.
Committee(s) Involved – CRD
and potentially all other
program areas
Southern Region CD
Training Plan -Targeted Trainings
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Time Line –
Fall 2007-Summer/Fall 2008
Year 1 and 2 Planned Trainings –
Community Development 101
(Spring 2008)
 Business Retention and Expansion
 Entrepreneurship
 Public Deliberation
 Health Institute
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Southern Region CD
Certification Plan
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Background – A CD certification
program for Extension educators is
being explored.
Committee(s) Involved – CRD and
other applicable program areas
Time Line – Proposal to be
submitted at 2008 PLN Meeting
National Strategic
Directions for CRED
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Background – CRED program leaders
formed a network and steering committee
(national council) to give a voice and visibility
to community development work. Group cochaired by Gae Broadwater, Kentucky State
University.
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Committee(s) Involved – CRD
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Time Line – Finalized by Dec 2007