CU Rural Advancement
Empowering Communities, Enriching Futures
At Campbellsville University, we are dedicated to fostering growth and opportunity in rural communities. Our Rural Advancement initiative provides educational resources, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships to empower individuals and organizations in rural areas.
Through innovative programs, professional development, and hands-on support, we aim to create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life, drive economic development, and promote a brighter future for the next generation. Join us in building stronger, more resilient rural communities- one step at a time.
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MISSION
Campbellsville University Rural Advancement Partners with Practitioners & Stakeholders to Grow Vibrant Rural Communities by Enacting Bottom-Up Approaches to Rural Community & Economic Development
VISION
We Create Holistic Initiatives that Generate Opportunities for Rural Communities to Achieve their Fullest Potential
PURPOSE
We Offer Continuing Education Programs & Professional Development Services that Foster Ideas, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship Through a Systems-Based & Solutions-Focused Framework
GOALS
We Advocate for Local, State, Regional, & Federal Policies that Create Pathways for Individuals to Live the American Dream via Upward Socio-Economic Mobility & Provide Outreach to Rural Governments, Businesses, & Nonprofit Organizations
For Rural Advancement, Campbellsville University is EPIC:
Experienced
- We have been Educating Rural Communities for over 100 years
Passionate
- We Wish to see Every Rural Community Live Their Dream that is Unique to Them
Innovative
- First Private Higher Education Institution to Serve the Public Good Through a New Bottom-Up Rather than a Top-Down Approach to Rural Community & Economic Development. As such, We are Risk-Takers!
Committed
- We Strive for Excellence in Everything & Consistently Demonstrate Positive Impact & Outcomes