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Upcoming Community Development Academy in Hutchinson, KS March 26-27 and April 23-24, 2012. More information coming soon.
Rural Grocery Store Summit III: Strengthening Our Stores. Strengthening Our Communities. The summit will be held June 5-6, 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, KS. Check back later for information.
"Engagement occurs when collaborative partners - both on and off-campus stakeholders - work together to address a public need in a way that is both reciprocal and mutually beneficial. Through engagement, K-State endeavors to fulfill its historic land grant mission."
David E. Procter, Director of CECD
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- January 23, 2012 Grants Available to Fund Community Gardens.
- December 8, 2011 Spread the Word: Food Safety Expert Says Blogs, Other Online Tools Help Land-Grant Universities Strengthen Connection With Public.
- December 7, 2011 Hometown Help: Grants to K-State Salina Benefit Local Students, Small Business.
- December 5, 2011 Onaga Grocer Bucking a Recent Trend.
- December 2, 2011 Loss of Local Grocery Stores Drawing Congressional Attention.
- November 17, 2011 A Sporting Opportunity: Clay Center Man's Collection Brings Recreation Giant Brunswick Corporation to Chapman Center for History Digitization Project.
- November 17, 2011 "Earthworms Across Kansas" Website Launches.
- October 24, 2011 K-State United Way Campaign to Launch Oct. 28.
- October 20, 2011 A Multiple Benefit: Award Helps Researcher Establish Retreats for Military Couples, Expand Work with Military Families.
- October 17, 2011 Institute for Commercialization Integral to Making K-State a Top 50 public Research University.
- October 10, 2011 Celebrating Partnerships: Center on Aging, Meadowlark Hills Showcase Partnership at Oct. 28 Open House.
- October 8, 2011 Hunger in Kansas: Statewide Programs Make a Difference.
- October 7, 2011 Engineering Success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute Helps Hutchinson Company Profit.
- October 3, 2011 Take a Swipe at Hunger: K-State Olathe Having Food Packaging, Food Drive Event.
- September 30, 2011 Organized Service: Community Service Week Teaches Value of Organized Disaster Response.
- September 27, 2011 Serving a Need: Agricultural Economics Distinguished Alumna Will Present Work on Helping African Orphans.
- September 26, 2011 Serve 2 Succeed: New Mentoring Program Gets First-Year Students Involved in Community and Volunteer Service.
- September 26, 2011 Sleepout Raises Awareness, Funds to Help Homeless.
- September 20, 2011 Hungry For Help: Campus and Community Invited to Come Together to Feed the Needy.
- September 19, 2011 Purple Power: Kansas State University Using Expertise to Grow and Enhance Economy in Kansas, Region.
- September 13, 2011 Planting the Seeds for Success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute Helps Develop New Seed Research Drill Technology.
- September 6, 2011 In Harmony: Advanced Manufacturing Institute Turns Musician's Idea into Boon for Bassoonists.
- September 2, 2011 Remembering Sept. 11: Campus Groups Offering Service Projects, All-Day Memorial.
- August 24, 2011 Talking It Out: Sept. 11 Brings Changes in Trauma Counseling.
- August 24, 2011 Professional Summer: Students Gain Work Experience through Internships at Advanced Manufacturing Institute.
- August 17, 2011 Around the World: Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant Helps Senior Teach Students Across the Globe.
- August 16, 2011 Bringing it Home: Health Communicator Spreads Knowledge, Improves Lives Through HIV/AIDS Research.
- August 10, 2011 Civic Immersion: Student Body President Engaged in Community, University Affairs During Summer Months.
- April 11, 2011 Better Schools, Better Teachers: Professional Development School Partnership Cited for Excellence.
- March 30, 2011 CECD and ICDD Announce Job Opening: Project Coordinator.
- March 10, 2011 National Cybersecurity Partnership with Industry Protects User Data, Grows Local Economy.
- March 7, 2011 Food for Thought: Dietician says New Dietary Guidelines Focus on Barriers to Healthier Eating.
- February 28, 2011 Chemist's Work Brings More National Recognition as Promising Early-Career Scientist.
- February 11, 2011 Pulitzer Prize Winner David Finkel to Discuss "The Good Soldiers" at March 10 Lecture.
- February 7, 2011 'History's Quiet Keepers': Documentary to Recognize Contributions of Volunteer Memorykeepers.
- February 4, 2011 Civic Leaders: High School Students Earn Scholarships for Engagement in Their Communities.
- February 1, 2011 Book Donations Spread Knowledge to Iraq's Basrah University.
- January 26, 2011 Chapman Center for Rural Studies Grand Opening.
- January 28, 2011 Kansans to Benefit from University's Partnership with Veterinary Laboratory.
- January 12, 2011 New Network To Help Companies In Rural Kansas Compete Globally.
- January 7, 2011 Pop Art, Community Intersect at Beach Museum's Open House for Martin Luther King Day.
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- The Center for Hazardous Substance Research provides assistance to communities affected by hazardous substance issues.
- The KSU Research Foundation promotes the licensing and commercialization of intellectual property.
The Office of the Provost and the Center for Engagement and Community Development Announce the K-State Excellence in Engagement Awards.
The Office of Provost and the Center for Engagement and Community Development are pleased to announce the "K-State Excellence in Engagement" awards. Continue reading » (Word Document)
CECD Engages Kansas
New Media Center in Greensburg, KS
When the EF5 tornado hit the town of Greensburg in 2007, leveling 95% of the town, the staff and faculty at Kansas State University knew they needed to help. Shortly after the tornado destroyed Greensburg, the Center for Engagement and Community Development (CECD) called a meeting of over 30 individuals from K-State to see what could be done to aid the devastated town. Several faculty teams stepped forward to help Greensburg.
Loss of Rural Grocery Stores Draws National Attention
The Center for Engagement and Community Development's (CECD) director, David Procter traveled to Washington DC on December 1, 2011. Procter briefed the US Senate Hunger Caucus on the loss of grocery stores in rural communities and its devastating impact on the town. Procter's presentation focused on the closing of rural grocery stores as an economic development issue, as well as a nutrition and community health issue. The preservation of a rural grocery store has significant benefits. However, high operational costs, limited labor force, and owner burnout are significant factors that influence the closing of rural grocery stores.
League of Kansas Municipalities Holds Annual Conference in Wichita, Kan.
On October 8 & 9, 2011, the League of Kansas Municipalities held its annual conference in Wichita, Kan. Those that attended the conference included mayors, commissioners, and city managers. The Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy's (ICDD) director, David Procter and facilitation associate, Dan Kahl, had the opportunity to present to the League of Kansas Municipalities. Their presentation, "Engaging the Public in Important Issues," was designed to emphasize that citizens are a city's most important resource.
The Advanced Manufacturing Institute Recognized Nationally for Efforts
The Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI) is a part of the Kansas State University College of Engineering. The organization provides engineering and business services. One of the services AMI offers is economic development. These services help companies identify business growth opportunities including new business ventures, products and services to increase competitiveness in the marketplace. In addition to working with businesses, AMI also supports entrepreneurs, university research, and economic development agencies.
Announcement: ICDD and CECD 2011 Undergrad Interns
The Center for Engagement and Community Development as well as the Institue for Civic Discourse and Democracy announce this years undergrad interns. Jenna Surprenant is a junior majoring in Communication Studies and is a returning intern to ICDD and CECD. Brock Ingmire is a senior in Communication Studies with a minor in Political Science and is in charge of creating a comprehensive portfolio and narrative illustration regarding ICDD's history. Lauren Swirbul is a junior majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Leadership Studies. She is a returning intern to ICDD and CECD and will continue her role as media intern. Amanda Meinhardt is a senior in Psychology and Dance with an Equine Certificate. As a first year intern at ICDD and CECD, Amanda will be in charge of running yOUR Campaign and Kids Voting, Riley County.
Junction City, Kan. Holds Two Roundtables on Budget Instability
Junction City, Kan. held two Community Values Roundtables on June 1 and 2, 2011 to discuss the city's issue of budget instability. The city is nearing a declining statutory debt limit and is facing a serious crisis. Over 150 participants attended the roundtables to discuss this pressing issue. Those present at the roundtables included local citizens, Junction City Commissioners, Geary County Commissioners, city staff, and individuals from neighboring communities. The majority of the participants had a personal stake in Junction City. Many citizens have lived there for over 20 years.
Central Great Plains Climate Education Partnership Develops Climate Education Programs
The Central Great Plains Climate Education Partnership has been working over the past year to develop climate education programs for the region. The partnership includes organizations from Kansas and Nebraska as well as agricultural, community, and rural education stakeholders. The grant will help agricultural producers and rural communities identify ways to manage future climate changes. It will also increase resources and provide new strategies for communities to learn about the climate. Educational materials that are developed through the grant will assist teachers and educators in teaching students about climate variability from a scientific basis.
Second Annual yOUR Campaign Highlights Campus-Community Partnerships
The Center for Engagement and Community Development (CECD), in conjunction with the School of Leadership Studies, hosted the second annual yOUR Campaign. The campaign highlights campus-community partnerships between students and Kansas State University by recognizing the efforts of organizations that are engaging the local community.
Human Ecology Professor Awarded Faculty Extension Excellence Award
The College of Human Ecology awarded the Faculty Extension Excellence Award and $2,500 to Elaine Johannes, for her work with the "Get It-Do It" program. Johannes is currently an assistant professor and Extension specialist and coordinator of the youth development master's program in the School of Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University. The College of Human Ecology developed the Faculty Extension Excellence Award for a faculty member who develops and implements Extension work with a single theme that benefits the state of Kansas. The College of Human Ecology Foundation Funds gives the $2,500 to the winner.
K-State Program for Developmentally Disabled
A year ago, the director of special education from Clay Center Community High School heard about a program that Johnson County Community College was incorporating that involved the developmentally disabled population and invited them to experience a college campus. The idea was brought to Warren White, professor of special education, counseling, and student affairs at Kansas State University in July 2009. White investigated how he could bring this novel idea to K-State.
KSU Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Regional and Community Planning Receives Award for Efforts with Learning Garden
The UFM Community Learning Center has dedicated the 2010 Grassroots Community Education Award to Katie Kingery-Page, assistant professor of landscape architecture, regional, and community planning, for her efforts in the Northview Elementary School Learning Garden. The Center for Engagement and Community Development (CECD) granted funds to Northview Elementary School in Manhattan, Kan., to construct a learning garden in a courtyard on the school grounds.
Riley County Vision 2025 Awarded for Excellence
Riley County has been growing exponentially over the past few years. Along with the rapid growth comes the conflict over land between agricultural use and residential use. In response, the Board of County Commissioners came up with a comprehensive plan to develop a planning solution for Riley County called Riley County Vision 2025. The planning process of Riley County Vision 2025 started in 2005 with public opinion surveys of what citizens thought of the current land use issue.
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Technology, the Economy, and the Workplace
- Patents. K-State patents, corporate patent sites, country patent databases, federal patent resources, fee-based patent resources, and more.
- Technology Development. Development resources at K-State including the Commercialization Leadership Council, K-State Research Foundation, Advanced Manufacturing Institute, and more.
- Technology Transfer. Technology transfer office at K-State, other universities, the state of Kansas, and more.
- Business Development. Resources available to Kansas, including KTEC, Wichita State Center for Entrepreneurship, Kauffman eVenturing and more.