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Notice of Extension Board Meeting
NOTICE: A regular meeting of the Southern Plains Extension Board will be held on
Mon. November 3rd, @ 7pm
Hebron, NE-Thayer County Courthouse Clubroom
Agenda available upon request 24 hrs prior to meeting at the Nuckolls and Thayer County Extension Offices.
Economic Development-Business Workshop
Public Participation & Engagement
Engagement, when done well, brings a diverse group of people together to share their stories and express their opinions. The dialogue helps build trust, which in turn enables a better understanding of differing views and perspectives, ultimately leading to more informed public decisions. When people are involved in deliberation and their voices are heard, it creates buy-in and builds a positive relationship, often with community institutions, organizations, or various levels of government. It is the difference between “doing something to a community vs. doing something with a community”. Engagement, as a process, is often viewed as a community-building strategy with positive outcomes.
It takes skill and effort to plan and implement an effective engagement strategy. This badge is designed to help participants expand their knowledge base and build confidence in planning and conducting community engagement for improved outcomes.
Registration: go.unl.edu/p2ecoursefall25
Register by Friday, October 3, 2025.
Course Details:
- The course contains eight self-paced, online modules. It also includes homework assessments, interactive discussion boards, and optional zoom sessions with instructors.
- Course starts, October 5th and will go until December 7th
- Participants should expect to spend approximately 10-15 hours total to complete the course over the 8-week period.
- Upon successful completion, participants will earn a micro-credential badge through the University of Nebraska, and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Target Audience:
This badge offers professional growth for a variety of community stakeholders and professionals. The badge is appropriate for local Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Economic Development professionals, community and campus educators, community not-for-profits (civic groups, parks and rec employees, event coordinators, youth and church group coordinators, elected officials, public service employees, etc), and private for-profit entities (consultants, businesses that provide services to communities which need public input).
For more information, email cburkhartkriesel1@unl.edu or mschlake1@unl.edu and visit course page: https://agecon.unl.edu/public-participation-and-engagement-p2e/
