Examining Information: A Guide to Collecting Community Data (The Stepping Forward Series, Volume 2). Sackville, Canada: Mt. Allison Rural and Small Town Programme , 1994
Recommended By: The Rural and Small Town ProgrammeTo Acquire Contact: Mt. Allison Rural and Small Town ProgrammeNotes: "The Stepping Forward Series is a very practical series of books published by the Mt. Allison Rural and Small Town Programme in 1994. It is intended for use by community members and leaders. The six manuals are simply and accessibly written, full of practical and imaginative ideas that engage the real problems and aspirations of rural communities. They identify obstacles to community development and suggest strategies for working around them. There are 6 books in the complete resource kit." Mt. Allison Rural and Small Town Programme
Related Subject(s): Sociological Tools, Community Development Tools
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Doherty, Jamie. Proposed 25-Acre Nature Trail System – Marrick’s Landing Research Proposal. Peterborough, Canada
Recommended By: Trent Centre for Community-Based Education (TCCBE) & U-linksTo Acquire Contact: Prof. Al Brunger. Tel: (705) 748-1011, ext 1259. E-mail: abrunger@trentu.caNotes: An example of a student project in an innovative training program at the University of Trent in Peterborough, ON, Canada. People in Halliburton county design research projects on matters of importance to them, assisted by a local staff person who posts these projects at the university. Professors then identify projects that would fit the objectives of their course and
Related Subject(s): Leadership Development, Research Methods, Community-University Research Alliances
Courses on Community--Syllabi. : Rural Sociological Society
To Acquire Contact: Community Course SyllabiNotes: Excellent collection of syllabi of academic courses on community. Gives a good sense of what professors regard as the most important resources in the field, along with pedagogical exercises for teaching students.
Related Subject(s): Community Development Principles, Leadership Development
Rural Life and Rural Ministry. Kingston, Ontario, Canada: Queen's Theological College, 2003
Recommended By: Queen’s Theological CollegeTo Acquire Contact: John H. Young, Queen’s Theological College, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2N6. Tel: (613) 533-6000, ext. 74327. Email: jy1@post.queensu.caNotes: "This course will examine the nature of rural life and community with particular emphasis on their implications for ministry in a rural setting. The various types of rural communities, the challenges those communities face, and the nature of the rural economy will be analyzed in conjunction with a look at their implications for the place and practice of ordered ministry in these communities. These questions and issues will be addressed through assigned reading, classroom discussion, a weekend immersion experience, and some written reflections." (Queen’s Theological College)
Related Subject(s): Culture, Church-community engagement
Ford Institute Leadership Program. Eugene, Oregon, US: Ford Institute, 2004
Recommended By: Rural Development Initiatives, Inc.To Acquire Contact: Rural Development Initiatives, Inc., 941 Lawrence Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401. Tel: (541) 684-9077. Fax: (541) 684-8993. Email: rdi@rdiinc.orgNotes: 60-hour curriculum to communities that have experienced significant social economic changes and are ready to engage a diverse team in leadership development. The training is provided to approximately 20 individuals from each community and takes place in the community so no travel is required.
Related Subject(s): Leadership Development
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