From Classroom to Community: A Rural Studies Class Project of Community Redevelopment

Authors

  • Niles Reddick Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
  • Bobbie Robinson Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Abstract

As part of a new Rural Studies bachelor's degree program, students in an Introduction to Rural Studies course engages in a service learning project as part of the curriculum. Students work with leaders in a struggling rural Georgia community on redevelopment projects. The outcome from the reinvestment is both inspiring and encouraging to community leaders.

Author Biographies

Niles Reddick, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Dr. Niles Reddick is Professor of Humanities and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.

Bobbie Robinson, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Dr. Bobbie Robinson is Professor of English and Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.

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Published

2011-09-16

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Case Studies

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