RCCA 2004 is a national learning event for rural community colleges and their community partners. This conference will provide an opportunity for participants to:

• Learn from the experience of The Ford Foundation's Rural Community College Initiative (RCCI) - What works, what doesn't.
  
• Interact with peers and national experts on challenges facing rural colleges and communities.
  
• Learn about effective rural strategies to increase educational access, expand college capacity, and build the economy.
  
• Hear from resource people about funding opportunities.

Conference Tracks
The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the overall themes:

• Enhancing Community Services
• Expanding Educational Access
• Exploring Innovative Economic Development Practices
  
• Strengthening Community Leadership Skills

Contact
For answers to your questions or for more information about the conference, contact:

Bonnie Teater
Southern Rural Development Center
Phone: (662) 325-3207