Presentation Objectives: Learn about the TIDE program Experience a sample dialogue

2. Presentation Objectives: • Learn about the TIDE program • Experiencea sample dialogue • Examine the data collection process and summary findings • Discover the role of leadership in the process • Discuss ways to adapt and implement the Tide model to other issues 2

3. http://youtu.be/CBCD0otXuHI

4. Objective: Involve a wide range of community members in fighting poverty by using local talents and resources • A two-stage project: moving from dialogue to action 4

5. ActionForum Kick Off Tide Stage 1: The Key Phases of the Circles Process Community Circles Organize Action Plan for Action Facilitator Training Community Change Work On Actions Recruit Participants and Facilitators The Dialogue Process 5

6. Tide Stage 2 – Action Action teams: • Set goals with measurable objectives • Implement plans • Determine successes • Assess progress • Where appropriate, institute permanent policies and programs 6

7. Tide Sites Year One Year Two Year Three Project Period: 2009-present

8. Study Circles Mini-Simulation Why is there poverty here? 8

9. Data Collection Process: Multi-Method Approach

10. Success through Action

11. Outcomes in Okfuskee Co., OK • Helped residents overcome apathy • Caused small communities to see similar issues and learn together • Found employment for some receiving TANF • Helped create community unity & pride • Created a Clearview community vegetable garden 11

12. Outcomes in other states: • Addressed youth gang violence (AL) • Helped high school students realize their leadership potential and build conflict resolution skills by working on community issues (LA) • Created food pantries, clothing closets, community gardens, and Community Resource Directory (MS) • Planted fruit trees, created farmers’ market, and improved school/parent communication (MS) • http://srdc.msstate.edu/tide/results.html 12

14. Perceptions of Leadership LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM Corrupt Self-Serving Dysfunctional Tyrannical Progressive Open Responsive Respected

15. Race Relations Common Purpose Improving Openness Beginning Unity Hostile Frozen Us and Them Polarization RACE RELATIONS CONTINUUM

16. Community Climate Willingness Optimism “Can Do” Attitude Enthusiasm Commitment Apathy Hopelessness Hostility Lack of Vision Despair COMMUNITY CLIMATE CONTINUUM

17. Champion “It won’t work” “Been there, done that” “No one will come” “No one cares” “We should be doing this all the time.” “We need this” “I will – no matter what” CHAMPION CONTINUUM

18. Benefits to the Cooperative Extension Service • Civic engagement as outreach • New partnerships and opportunities • Value of involving citizens • Shifts from “expert” to “co-learner” • A strengthening of CES’ commitment to civic engagement

19. New Partners & Opportunities Non-Profit/Civic For Profit Businesses Schools Faith-based Ethnic /Cultural Groups Elected Officials

20. Ways to adapt and implement the Tide model to other difficult issues. Your thoughts!

22. Resources: Poverty in Oklahoma: How Do We Turn the Tide? (Intro. Lesson) Turning the Tide on Poverty • Discussion Guide (2nd Edition). http://srdc.msstate.edu/tide/files/tide_study_circles_guide.pdf • Training Materials http://srdc.msstate.edu/tide/training.html • Other Resources http://srdc.msstate.edu/tide/resources.html - Results: http://srdc.msstate.edu/tide/stories/2011_06_neshobams.pdf 22

23. http://choctaw.winstonnewsonline.com/2013/03/29/turning-tide-on-poverty-produces-results/http://choctaw.winstonnewsonline.com/2013/03/29/turning-tide-on-poverty-produces-results/

24. http://www.nifi.org/index.aspx • http://www.everyday-democracy.org/en/index.aspx

25. SRDC 662-325-3207 srdc.msstate.edu/tide Rachel Welborn rachelw@srdc.msstate.edu Dr. Bo Beaulieu ljb@srdc.msstate.edu 25

26. Tide Contacts in Oklahoma Jan Maples Okfuskee County (918) 623-0641 Renée Daugherty OSU Professor Emeritus (918) 995-2261 26