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Sustainable Community Development

…sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—in a comprehensive and holistic manner, melding the concepts of community organizing, urban/rural/regional planning, local and international economic development, and ecological restoration. Innovative interdisciplinary courses introduce you to the theory and practice of sustainable community development. Outside of the classroom you have the opportunity to apply theory,…

Where Sustainable Community Development Can Take You

Julie Fair & Adrian Diaz '16

Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota (Julia) and Waukegan, Illinois (Adrian) Current location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Major/Emphasis: Sustainable Community Development and Sociology ’16 (both of them) Experience/Internships while at Northland College: Both: Wendy and Malcolm McLean Intern at Compatible Technology International Julia: HECUA participant (NC’s first for many years) to Northern Ireland. Completed…

Liz White in cap and gown

Liz White: Student Commencement Address

…that created this change in how I felt about Northland? As I look back, I’ve realized that the thing that made all the difference was community. Community is a word we hear a lot, I think especially at Northland. But what exactly is community? Well I think community probably is…

Aerial shot of Ashland and Chequamegon Bay

Rural America: A Living Laboratory

Center for Rural Communities Bridging the Theory-Practice Divide

…find themselves wishing they had better data to both understand local concerns and needs, and to identify unique opportunities for community-driven development. To remedy this data void, the sustainable community development faculty established the CRC provides research and consultation services, and support data-driven development and programming in the region. “Other…

Northland student research

Research Showcase

Seth W. Davenport, Tyrease “TJ” James, and Dr. Jonathan G. Marti

Gaining Relevant Industry Experience: Virtual Alumni Panel

December 7, 2023, 2:30 pm3:30 pm

Calling those interested in BUSINESS, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, and SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE careers! The following Northland alumni (who graduated from business and/or sustainable community development programs) will provide an overview of what they do through their current roles, how they gained relevant experience to get there, and advice they’d suggest for…

Northland College student Adrian Diaz in Nicaragua

Diaz Looks at Eliminating Waterborne Illness in Nicaragua

…around them. Communities were hardworking and caring—they all believed in a brighter future for their children and Nicaragua.” Diaz graduated from Northland in May, with bachelor’s degrees in sustainable community development and sociology. He plans to attend law school and pursue a career as an immigration or human rights lawyer….

Survey Says: Citizens Love It Here

…contribute to the community,” Hofstedt said. Findings show that the three most important social attributes connecting residents to where they live are their views on how invested in the community other residents are, their level of trust in different groups and if they experience the community as open and welcoming…