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Presented by Salvador Montana, Ph.D.

HISTORICAL AND FUTURE EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN CALIFORNIA’S RESOURCE POOR AGRICULTURAL REGION. Presented by Salvador Montana, Ph.D. California State University, Fresno. FERTILE GROUND .

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Presented by Salvador Montana, Ph.D.

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  1. HISTORICAL AND FUTURE EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN CALIFORNIA’S RESOURCE POOR AGRICULTURAL REGION Presented by Salvador Montana, Ph.D. California State University, Fresno

  2. FERTILE GROUND Twelve counties with much in common • Shared vision • Social issues including high poverty and unemployment rates • Large segment of population under- educated • Agricultural economy • Shortage of large universities • Lack of adequate federal, state and other financial resources

  3. SEEDS OF FORMATION • Informal relationships among public social service directors and university partners • Cooperation vs. Competition • Human and Social capital • CCASSC and SWERT promote the betterment of the region • 2002 bi-laws established • MOU and Dues

  4. GERMINATION OF INFORMATION Research • Logic model • Faculty projects • Student stipends $$$$ • Partnerships

  5. CULTURAL BROKERS

  6. FUTURE GROWTH • Dr. John D. Welty’s Engaging University • CCASSC Research Associate allows for rapid response to consortia members • Student involvement in research • Regional opportunities for continued research, training and evaluation

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