1. Community Development
Information Items
Community Development

2. Southern Region CD Training Plan – “Community Development 101”
Background – A multi-state, multi-year training plan is being developed. A first step is to launch an introductory training in CD; the second step is to offer specialized trainings.
Committee(s) Involved – CRD and potentially all other program areas

3. Southern Region CD Training Plan -- Targeted Trainings
Time Line – Fall 2007-Summer/Fall 2008
Year 1 and 2 Planned Trainings –
Community Development 101 (Spring 2008)
Business Retention and Expansion
Entrepreneurship
Public Deliberation
Health Institute

4. Southern Region CD Certification Plan
Background – A CD certification program for Extension educators is being explored.
Committee(s) Involved – CRD and other applicable program areas
Time Line – Proposal to be submitted at 2008 PLN Meeting

5. National Strategic Directions for CRED
Background – CRED program leaders formed a network and steering committee (national council) to give a voice and visibility to community development work. Group co-chaired by Gae Broadwater, Kentucky State University.
Committee(s) Involved – CRD
Time Line – Finalized by Dec 2007