Strengthening Our Communities is a production of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Research and Extension's Department of Community, Professional and Economic Development and KUAR.
The department seeks to strengthen agriculture, communities and families in Arkansas by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. It helps local governments investigate and create viable options for economic and community development and provide leadership development for those serving in our communities.
Strengthening Our Communities is an extension of this mission, providing information to KUAR listeners on subjects ranging from small businesses and federal government purchasing, to community visioning, to leadership and professional development, to how voters can engage with the Arkansas ballot initiative process.
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Leadership is a broad term with many different theories and styles that guide personal and organizational interactions. Because of this, there are…
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If you have ever watched a City Council or legislative committee in action, you’ve likely heard them use Parliamentary Procedure when moving from one item…
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Begin with the end in mind. Every comprehensive program starts with a plan. These plans should include an evaluation strategy and steps for collecting…
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The first step participants take in most leadership development programs is self-assessment.The theory behind this is, that no one can lead others without…
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County Extension Agents have worked to improve the lives of Arkansans since 1905. Each of Arkansas’ 75 counties has an Extension office, which is staffed…
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In 2018, Arkansas’ three biggest cities collected a combined $18.7 million in taxes on food orders and hotel stays.This tax is often called the…
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A Community Visioning process is used by communities to reimagine or reinvent their path to a desired future.In this consensus-building process,…
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Arkansas is 1 of 15 states where citizens have the right to propose new state laws and constitutional amendments for voters to decide statewide.Article 5…
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The U.S. Government is the world’s largest purchaser as it contracts out for all types of products and services – both large and small. It is also…