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WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFER IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY?Catherine Neiswender

The Community Development Educator programs in a number of priority areas. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, Community Development Educators work with local government, civic organizations, businesses and community leaders to enhance local decision-making and help communities respond to new challenges and opportunities. These priorities change as local needs change.

Community Development Program Mission

Our mission is to strengthen people's ability to identify and solve community problems through education, citizen participation, group process, and unbiased information - allowing residents to make informed decisions, resulting in better communities.

What can the Winnebago County Community Development Educator do for you?

Process and Organizational Development

  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Development and Evaluation
  • Process Development and Facilitation
  • Facilitated Dialogue
  • Board and Organizational Assessments

Sustainability Resources

Comprehensive Planning and Growth Management Education

Local Government and Community Development

  • First Impressions
  • Community Indicators
  • Public Issues Education and Facilitation
  • Local Government and Finance Education
  • WisLine for 2007-08 Topics and registration brochures for all of the Local Government Center's WisLine series are now available on the LGC website at: http://www.uwex.edu/lgc/program/wisline.htm
    including: Conducting Local Elections, Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials, Local Land Use Planning, and Zoning Local Transportation Issues
  • Facilitated Public Participation Processes
  • Data Gathering and Research for Public Officials
  • Building Communities Program 2007-2008 - We are hosting these programs at the offices of Martensen and Eiesele, Menasha for Free. To register, please contact Catherine Neiswender, 232-1972

Natural Resources Education -click here for information and reports on these topics

  • Stormwater Education and Raingardens
  • Drinking Water and Arsenic Education Programs
  • Geology of Winnebago County

Economic Development Education -click here for information and reports on these topics

  • Lake Winnebago Anglers generate jobs and dollars for the region - NEW!
  • City of Menasha Community Economic Development Preparedness Index - NEW!
  • Community Indicators
  • Economic Impact of the Wittman Regional Airport
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If you have any questions regarding Community Development in Winnebago County, please contact:

Catherine Neiswender
Winnebago County - UW Extension
Suite 600
625 E. County Road Y
Oshkosh, WI 54901-8131
Phone: 920-232-1972 or 920-727-8643
Fax: 920-424-1277
Email: cneiswender@co.winnebago.wi.us