| ADVANTAGE WISCONSIN – A STATEWIDE LISTENING SESSION |
18952 |
| 2007 |
color 55 min. |
| 11/27/07 satellite videoconference where Wisconsin residents gathered at county Extension offices around the state to provide input as to how the UW system can help strengthen the estate’s communities and economy. UW System President Kevin Reilly spoke, along with Senior Vice President Don Mash and both answered questions. DVD. |
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| B. R. & E. STRATEGIES: BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION |
17455 |
| 1992 |
color 17 min. |
| George Morse, noted expert on business retention and expansion, and Minnesota Extension Service business specialist, leads a discussion on strategies to meet the needs of existing firms and to create a good local business climate. The Business Retention and Expansion process is outlined using one county's experience and underscores B. R. & E. key ingredients of being action-oriented, addressing immediate concerns and providing framework for long-term plans for economic development. VHS VIDEO. |
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| BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS WITH PARTNERS & PRIDE |
18673 |
| 2001 |
color 16 min. |
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Takes a look at Extension’s Urban Initiative, whose goal is to build leadership and healthy communities in Wisconsin cities. Focuses on the Urban Initiative in Racine and Kenosha Counties which provides a one stop shop with Extension agents working as a team and sharing resources to build programs to improve both communities. VHS VIDEO.
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| COMMUNITIES THAT CARE |
18675 |
| 2001 |
color 12 min. |
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Focuses on Waukesha County’s Urban Initiative where UWEX goes into neighborhoods at risk, identifies problems and comes up with solutions involving community groups and social service agencies. The goal is to bring in programs and services to help stabilize neighborhoods. VHS VIDEO.
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| COMMUNITY ISSUES AND OHIO'S LARGE LIVESTOCK FARMS |
18589 |
| 2002 |
color 16 min. |
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Directed at community leaders who are beginning to face large livestock farm issues. Focuses on Ohio, but applicable elsewhere as well. Addresses community concerns in 4 areas – social concerns; economic development relating to school funding, road repair and tax incremental financing; environmental impacts and production. DVD.
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| FROM THE GROUND UP: BUILDING HUNGER FREE COMMUNITIES |
17971 |
| 1996 |
color 90 min. |
| October 16, 1996 UWEX satellite videoconference. Introduced by "The Faces of Hunger" (30:00), which builds awareness of the prevalence of hunger and ways people are addressing the issue. It is followed by a (60:00) segment focusing on four projects designed to prevent hunger through community development - job creating within the food system, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), siting a supermarket in an urban neighborhood, nutrition education and a Native American integrated food system project. VHS VIDEO, PRINT. |
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| MANAGING GROWTH AND CHANGE IN WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES |
18226 |
| 1998 |
color 48 min. |
Considers land use issues facing communities around the state. Includes interviews with local officials, planners, developers and others, and gives examples of how various communities have addressed growth and change. Focuses on how Wisconsin communities can balance growth opportunities with preservation of valued features. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS
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| MOBILIZING COMMUNITY ASSETS |
18110 |
| 1996 |
color 212 min. |
| Based on the principles in John Kretzmann and John McKnight's book "Building Communities From the Inside Out", used by thousands of community groups, educational institutions and government agencies as a blueprint for a new approach to community building. Six modules, present clear, practical ways to mobilize the capacities of local residents, the power of citizens' associations and the local resources to rebuild strong communities. 2 VHS VIDEOS, "BUILDING COMMUNITIES FROM THE INSIDE OUT" (376p). |
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| PUBLIC ISSUES EDUCATION: APPROACHES THAT WORK |
17579 |
| 1993 |
color 120 min. |
| Part 1 of a 3-part satellite video series broadcast 10/26/93. Provides an introduction to the series and an overview of Extension's role in public issues education, a term which refers to educational programs which aim to enhance society's capacity to understand and address issues of widespread concern. Designed to assist Extension faculty in building skills to effectively function as public issues educators. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS. Part of Series--PUBLIC ISSUES EDUCATION |
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| PUBLIC ISSUES EDUCATION: COALITIONS, CONTROVERSY & CREATIVITY |
17606 |
| 1994 |
color 120 min. |
| Part 2 of a 3-part satellite video series broadcast 1/25/94. Focuses on problem solving, coalition building, and conflict resolution. The 3 approaches are explored through extended case studies, short news style reports, presentations, and live interaction with audience members. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS. Part of Series--PUBLIC ISSUES EDUCATION |
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| PUBLIC ISSUES EDUCATION: MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
17622 |
| 1994 |
color 90 min. |
| Part 3 of a 3-part satellite video series broadcast 2/22/94. Discusses how Cooperative Extension educators can make a positive contribution through public issues education - what factors contribute to a successful experience. Focuses on a case study which illustrates a successful Extension programming experience. Also features a discussion of "Citizen Politics" by Harry Boyte - a process for addressing public issues. VHS VIDEO, PROGRAM GUIDE. Part of Series--PUBLIC ISSUES EDUCATION |
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| A TALE OF TWO LAKES |
17399 |
| 1992 |
color 18 min. |
| The story of the development of two neighboring lakes in northern Wisconsin. North Fish Lake is home to a small, traditional family resort, while the land around Mills Lake has been subdivided and is home to hundreds of people and several resorts and restaurants. Focuses on issues of land use and environmental planning facing recreational areas in northern Wisconsin. Emphasizes the need to determine a long-term vision of what we'd like the lakes to be. VHS VIDEO. |
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| THE URBAN INITIATIVE: PIONEERS IN A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING |
18696 |
| 2001 |
color 19 min. |
Focuses on Extension’s SE District Urban Initiative, an outreach program involving Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. The goal is to bring Extension resources to urban areas to help residents of city neighborhoods identify and address neighborhood challenges. Faculty from the four counties work together as a team with urban universities and residents to build new programs, new partners and new funding sources. VHS VIDEO.
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| UW EXTENSION: SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT |
18710 |
| 2004 |
color 10 min. |
| Communicates Extension’s commitment to Wisconsin’s economic growth through 10 case studies taken from the four WACEC District “Partners in Planning” DVD’s. DVD. |
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| VALUES OF A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPER - SYMPOSIUM IN HONOR OF GLEN C. PULVER |
17289 |
| 1990 |
color 284 min. |
| Presentations given in honor of Glen C. Pulver, December, 1990. Tape 1: "Values Worth Preserving & Building On" by D. Hobbs, & "The Value of Community Economic Analysis" by R. Youmans. Tape 2: "Local Initiatives Make a Difference: The Importance of Citizen Involvement & New Knowledge in Solving Local Problems" by D. Richards. Tape 3: "Community Economic Development: An Historical Perspective" by P. Boyle, "Tribalism & Capitalism" by R. Deer & "Looking Forward" by A. Somersan. 3 VHS VIDEOS, CONFERENCE PROCEDINGS. |
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| WISCONSIN TOWN GOVERNMENT |
16039 |
| 1985 |
color 15 min. |
| Presents the history of Wisconsin's town government, how it is structured and its mandated and non-mandated functions. Looks in on a board meeting and the annual meeting of the Town of Dayton, Waupaca County. VHS VIDEO. |
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