Strategies
Our center engages with local and regional entities in multiple ways ranging from community forums to focus groups to evaluation/measurement. These engagement strategies lead to the generation of valuable information that, in turn, informs community and regional development efforts. Our engagement specialists and Purdue Extension partners can work with you to generate valuable qualitative data, document the impact of complex programs and processes, help develop regional economic development plans, and monitor regional development performance metrics, among other strategies. Whatever your community or region may need in terms of planning, compiling and analyzing data, or gather valuable input, we are here to help.
Community Forums
Local leaders have some tough decisions to make regarding community priorities and long-term planning. While getting community residents to weigh at regularly scheduled meetings of...
Evaluation/Performance Measurement
The Evaluation/Performance Management at Purdue Center for Regional Development is equipped to provide a step-by-step process on improving implementation and better tracking program and project...
Focus Groups Meetings
Whether in person or virtual, the purpose of focus groups is to generate reliable qualitative data that expands upon a topic that’s being explored for...
Ripple Effect Mapping
Ripple Effect Mapping (REM) is a participatory data collection technique designed to document the impact of complex programs and collaborative processes. REM involves the following...
Rural Economic Development Innovation Initiative
PCRD, Purdue Extension Community Development, and the University of Kentucky’s CEDIK program are working in nine communities in the Midwest and Southern regions of the...
Wabash Heartland Innovation Network
The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) was officially launched in late December 2017, receiving a $38.9 million, five-year grant from Lilly Endowment. Because of the...
