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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">For those interested each one would be worth a point on webinars. Caution, there is a cost.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Shideler, Dave <dave.shideler@OKSTATE.EDU> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 23, 2018 1:28 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> COMMRES@listserv.okstate.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Upcoming professional development - Understanding Communities and Their Dynamics<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Colleagues: The below press release is for an online training program targeting persons working in community and economic development. While this course is considered an “introductory” course, it would also be
a great refresher and/or opportunity to get exposed to contemporary methods and theories in this field – all without leaving home!
</span><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D">J</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> (In full disclosure, I will be teaching the Community Economics session on October 3.) There is a 25%discount for those who register before August 31 (see registration
instructions below). Feel free to share this opportunity with other leaders in your communities, and contact me if you have questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Have a great Monday!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Dave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Contact: Mary Peabody, Email: <a href="mailto:Mary.Peabody@uvm.edu">
Mary.Peabody@uvm.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Individuals requesting a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program should contact Mary Peabody at
<a href="mailto:mary.peabody@uvm.edu">mary.peabody@uvm.edu</a> prior to August 29, 2018.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Understanding Communities: Online course offers tools for community development<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt">Would you like to understand how communities work? Are you curious about why good ideas sometimes fall flat? Do you watch groups struggle to make decisions without adequate data? If you answered
<i>“yes”</i> to any of these questions we invite you to register for <i>Understanding Communities and Their Dynamics,
</i>a unique online course presented jointly by the four Regional Rural Development Centers and a team of nationally recognized Community Development professionals. Register now at
<a href="https://catalog.extension.org/product?catalog=UnderstandComm">https://catalog.extension.org/product?catalog=UnderstandComm</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt">The seven-week series begins Wednesday, September 12, 2018 and concludes Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Each week features a 90-minute webinar focusing on topics including demographics, economic development, strategic
planning and power structures. Supplemental resources and online discussion opportunities will be available on the course website. Participants are encouraged to log in at their convenience throughout the course to explore these topics further, pose questions,
investigate additional resources and visit with colleagues in similar situations. All sessions are recorded and available on the website.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<i>“The course covered a lot of topics, giving us concrete information as well as a lot of food for thought,” said a recent course graduate. “I have a new understanding of community dynamics, leadership structures and best practices for collaboration.”<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt"><i>Understanding Communities and Their Dynamics</i> is an introduction to community development. It is appropriate for individuals working with community groups in any subject area. Past participants include those
working in agriculture, economic development, youth development, entrepreneurship, nutrition, energy and natural resource-related issues. If you find yourself called upon to facilitate community-based initiatives, or you just want to better understand how
communities function, this course is for you! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;text-autospace:none">Registration is $100 per person but if you register early with the voucher code
<b>uc-2018</b> you will save 25%. Registration payment information is available at
<a href="https://catalog.extension.org/product?catalog=UnderstandComm">https://catalog.extension.org/product?catalog=UnderstandComm</a>.
<b>Register early and save 25%</b> -- to receive your discount, enter the voucher code of
<b>uc-2018</b> during registration. Visit our website to learn more about <i><a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/68894/understanding-communities-and-their-dynamics">Foundations of Practice<span style="font-style:normal"> and
</span>Understanding Communities and Their Dynamics<span style="font-style:normal">
</span></a></i>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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