Through scholarship and research; education; leadership development and training; practice; strategy and policy, the Rural Studies Institute hopes to develop rural innovative approaches to change.
MISSION
The mission of RSI is to assist in developing sustainable rural communities that are equipped to address the unique challenges of the 21st century. Specifically, the institute will lead efforts to develop best practices in building sustainable rural communities with a focus on four areas of rural disparity: Health, Education, Economic Opportunity and the Environment (HEEE).Building on Georgia College’s tradition of commitment to community-based participatory research and action,community engagement and leadership development, the university-wide institute is dedicated to utilizing the expertise of existing GC faculty and staff, an inclusive group of community leaders and external experts to carry out the mission of the institute.
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The Dr. Helen Lewis Symposium Pt. 1 - What's Your Place in the Space?
Veronica Womack, Sandra Godwin, Patricia Beaver, John Gaventa, Richard Greatrex, Judith Jennings, Brianna Phillips, Barbara Ellen Smith, Ada Smith, Jessica Wilkerson, and Susan Williams
This event gathered a community of scholars and activists with various perspectives on Dr. Helen Lewis' impact on the Appalachian region, rural development and community engagement and empowerment.
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The Dr. Helen Lewis Symposium Pt. 3 - What's Your Place in the Space?
Veronica Womack, Sandra Godwin, Patricia Beaver, John Gaventa, Richard Greatrex, Judith Jennings, Brianna Phillips, Barbara Ellen Smith, Ada Smith, Jessica Wilkerson, and Susan Williams
This event gathered a community of scholars and activists with various perspectives on Dr. Helen Lewis' impact on the Appalachian region, rural development and community engagement and empowerment.
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The Dr. Helen Lewis Symposium Pt. 2 - What's Your Place in the Space?
Veronica Womack, Sandra Godwin, Patricia Beaver, John Gaventa, Richard Greatrex, Brianna Phillips, Judith Jennings, Ada Smith, Jessica Wilkerson, and Susan Williams
This event gathered a community of scholars and activists with various perspectives on Dr. Helen Lewis' impact on the Appalachian region, rural development and community engagement and empowerment.