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Place-Conscious Capacity-Building: A Systemic Model for The Revitalisation and Renewal of Rural Schools and Communities Through University-Based Regional Stewardship

J. David Johnson, A. W. Thompson, Kim Naugle · 2009 · Rural Society

Summary. Universities can revitalize rural communities through place-conscious capacity-building, a model that uses culturally-responsive methods and institutional resources to strengthen local capabilities. Implemented at a post-compulsory institution in central Appalachia, the approach combines place-based learning with stakeholder engagement across multiple contexts to support public education and community economic development.

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Johnson, J. D., Thompson, A. W., & Naugle, K.. (2009). Place-Conscious Capacity-Building: A Systemic Model for The Revitalisation and Renewal of Rural Schools and Communities Through University-Based Regional Stewardship. Rural Society. https://doi.org/10.5172/rsj.19.2.178

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DOI
10.5172/rsj.19.2.178
Countries
United States
Regions
North America
Categories
education, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28