News about the southern region and the programs, projects, and partnerships of the Southern Rural Development Center.
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SRDC Staff Joins Association of Extension Administrators and Association of Research Administrators Winter Meeting
In January, SRDC Director John Green and Associate Director, Rachel Welborn, attended the Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) and Association of 1890 Research Directors (ARD) 2023 Joint Winter Meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Continue reading SRDC Staff Joins Association of Extension Administrators and Association of Research Administrators Winter Meeting -
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Research and Extension Associate, Russ Garner, Leaving SRDC
After four years with the Southern Rural Development Center, Russ Garner is transitioning to a new position as a Community Facilitator with Communities Unlimited. The nonprofit, based out of Arkansas, works to bridge racial, economic, and geographical boundaries in communities across seven Southern states. During his time with SRDC, Russ served as a liaison to many networks regionally and nationally, and we wish him well as he continues to do so in this capacity in the South.
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APLU member Universities Contribute to Knowledge about What Works for Rural Broadband Access
A recently published Theme issue of the Journal Choices features faculty from APLU member universities and describes how they are working in their communities to expand access to rural broadband, evaluate broadband efforts, and scale approaches that work. The publication, entitled “Making it Count: Applying Science to Support Universal Broadband” was edited by APLU Strategic Advisor for Economic and Community Development Sheila Martin. It includes articles from faculty of APLU member universities including Oklahoma State University, Washington State University, Purdue University, University… Continue reading APLU member Universities Contribute to Knowledge about What Works for Rural Broadband Access -
Southern Region Indicators: Standard and COVID-19 Impacts
Each year, indicators are collected from states in the Southern Region to show the collective impact of Extension community development programs. The collected and compiled highlights show the jobs created, grants awarded, plans new and revised for community development, and networking connections made throughout the previous year. Short vignettes also provide insights behind the metrics. In addition to this report, states also provided COVID-19 response impacts to show how each has continued to navigate through the challenges of the pandemic.
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Joy Moten-Thomas Named the 2022 Bonnie Teater Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The Southern Rural Development Center is proud to honor Ms. Joy Moten-Thomas as the 2022 recipient of the Bonnie Teater Community Development Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Moten-Thomas has over 25 years of experience working with diverse minority audiences, inclusive of youth and adults throughout Georgia. Continue reading Joy Moten-Thomas Named the 2022 Bonnie Teater Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient -
RRDCs Continue to Celebrate Year-long 50th Anniversary with Proclamations from NACDEP and SAAS
The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) and the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) recently released proclamations in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Regional Rural Development Centers and their significant contributions and continuous leadership role of rural America. Continue reading RRDCs Continue to Celebrate Year-long 50th Anniversary with Proclamations from NACDEP and SAAS