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Community Development programs
MU Community Development faculty throughout the state
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Research has shown that, following any tragedy or disaster, people tend to engage in community development activities; not just to address the effects of the disaster, but to regain a sense of empowerment and control. As America deals with war and threats of terrorism, communities have an opportunity to grow in their understanding and to address local impacts and implications of terrorist activities. The University of Missouri Extension Community Development Program is committed to helping communities increase their learning and their ownership in building a safe and prosperous future for themselves and fellow Missourians.
Below are some ways in which our people and programs can be a resource to your community:
University of Missouri Extension Community Emergency Management
Community development tools available to communities
MU Community Development Extension has the following program tools available to communities that have experienced various changes or effects as a result of the events on or since Sept. 11. Click on any of the items below to learn more about specific ways our people and programs can be problem-solving resources for your community:
Civic engagement tools
~ community meeting facilitation
~ community group mediation
~ leadership developmentPublic decision-making tools
~ community and economic planning
~ business expansion and retentionCommunity infrastructure tools
~ community emergency management
~ community information technology
~ organizational developmentEnvironmental quality tools
~ watershed resources
~ community food safety
Contact a CD Specialist in Your Area
Updated 4/29/2009