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University of Minnesota, Visions for ChangeRegional Student Leadership
Development Network Over the course of two semesters, students
from the 1862 land grant universities in North Dakota, South Dakota
and Minnesota participate in four three-day experiences that explore
the differences among urban, rural and global food systems. This
program takes students to farms, Indian reservations, inner city
community centers, alternative healthcare clinics and the floor
of the Grain Exchange across the three states, as well as an international
adventure to a country like Costa Rica or Mexico. This program
-- through an innovative, experiential curriculum -- develops
leadership and critical thinking skills, the ability to understand
and relate to other cultures (domestically and internationally)
and exposes students to the social and cultural aspects of communities
and the food system. The overarching purpose of the Regional Student
Leadership Development network is to prepare future citizen leaders
of our communities, through the learning lens of the food system
and civic mission of the land grant university.
(view video)
College of Agricultural, Food, and
Environmental Sciences
University of Minnesota
277 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Associate Project Director
Margaret Adamek
(612) 624.7451
Community Program Associate
Denise Gamble
(612) 625.7062
Principle Secretary
Tracy Garnaoui
(612) 625.8143
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Visions for Change:
Our stakeholders envision a world where --
-- life is honored, respected, and sustained
-- people of all experiences feel connected
and promote stewardship toward each other and nature
-- all people are empowered through education,
research, and the responsible use of technology
-- people strive to create economic, social,
and environmental sustainability as individuals and in their communities,
regions, and world
-- every person is both teacher and learner,,
people question assumptions and discover new models in an atmosphere of
trust
-- the food system is balanced and sustainable
-- diverse, accessible, lifelong educational
opportunities about the food system are available for all people
A world of minobimaatisiiwin.
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