Community Development Institute

UCA Center for Community and Economic Development

The Community Development Institute (better known as CDI) has been the go-to resource for community and economic development training in the Mid-South since 1987. At CDI, community leaders learn the skills and strategies they need to make an immediate, positive impact on their community. On the CDI podcast, we are expanding our reach by connecting with community leaders and citizens to explore a broad range of community and economic development topics and engage in real conversations with leaders across the state of Arkansas and beyond.

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Top 10 Community Development Institute Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Community Development Institute episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Community Development Institute for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Community Development Institute episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Will Gloster and Javier Hernandez of UCA CCED

Community Development Institute

05/27/20 • 16 min

Engaging young people in our communities can sometimes be a challenge, but their input is necessary if you want to create a vibrant, growing city. Learn some tips and tricks on engaging young folks (specifically college students) from two amazing University of Central Arkansas students, Will Gloster and Javier Hernandez.

Robert Furrey of Baptist Health Medical Center - Conway

Community Development Institute

04/20/22 • 13 min

Health is a critical component of a strong community and economic development ecosystem. On this week's CDI Podcast, we deep dive into why creating healthy communities is important with Robert Furrey, Associate Vice President of Hospital Operations at Baptist Health Medical Center - Conway. Robert also shares his thoughts on HOW we can support our citizens on their health journey.

Dr. Michael Yoder

Community Development Institute

06/30/21 • 41 min

You thought Season 2 of the CDI Podcast was over? Not quite! We have one more "bonus episode" to share with our listeners featuring Dr. Michael Yoder. Dr. Yoder speaks with us about the knowledge he imparted in the new edition of the Community Development Handbook (our core curriculum at the Community Development Institute) and gives us a sneak peak into the content of his latest book.

Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin

Community Development Institute

04/29/22 • 25 min

Join us on for episode 58 of the CDI Podcast as our CCED 2022 spring intern Dalton Thompson and UCA student Gabrielle Harvey speak with Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin! Lt. Governor Griffin shares his background, vision, and scope of work. Learn more by listening to his story on the CDI Podcast.

Zachary Mannheimer of Atlas Community Studios and Alquist 3D

Community Development Institute

04/13/22 • 12 min

On the latest episode of the #CDIPodcast, we are joined by Zachary Mannheimer of Atlas Community Studios and Alquist 3D to learn about his career, a holistic approach to community and economic development, and the future of affordable housing development with 3D printed homes. Fun Fact: Zachary is a certified Arkansas Traveler through the State of Arkansas!

Greta Hacker of the University of Central Arkansas

Community Development Institute

03/02/22 • 13 min

Why should community leaders focus on mental health as an important economic issue? According to a study published by PharmacoEconomics, latest estimates show that the incremental economic burden of adults with major depressive disorders (MDD) was $326 billion in 2018, 38 percent higher than in 2010. On this week's CDI Podcast, we explore why supporting mental health should be a crucial piece of every leader's community and economic development plans.

Alison Wish of the Arkansas Coding Academy

Community Development Institute

02/23/22 • 11 min

Since its inception in 2016, the Arkansas Coding Academy (ARCA) has provided information technology training to individuals looking to learn new technical skills. On this week's CDI Podcast episode, ARCA Director Alison Wish shares how ARCA supports its students and the workforce demands in our state in a unique way.

Dr. Ryan Watley of Go Forward Pine Bluff

Community Development Institute

02/16/22 • 13 min

On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, to learn about their progress on community and economic development initiatives in Pine Bluff including their downtown streetscape and upcoming 6th Avenue Project.

Dr. Kim Hoffman of the University of Central Arkansas

Community Development Institute

02/09/22 • 14 min

On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we are joined by CCED Graduate Assistant, Greta Hacker, as she interviews UCA Professor and Director of the UCA Public Administration Program, Dr. Kim Hoffman. We will hear about Dr. Hoffman's career, her thoughts on civics education, and the value of public service in our communities.

Matt Dune of the Center on Rural Innovation

Community Development Institute

03/17/21 • 25 min

CDI 2021 Keynote Speaker Matt Dunne of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) joins us to share insights about himself, his organization, and how every small town can unlock its potential using innovation as a key. CORI uses progressive public, private, and philanthropic partnerships and strategies to achieve sustainable economic success in rural America.

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How many episodes does Community Development Institute have?

Community Development Institute currently has 58 episodes available.

What topics does Community Development Institute cover?

The podcast is about Higher Education, Training, Leadership, Community, Podcasts, Education and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Community Development Institute?

The episode title 'Robert Furrey of Baptist Health Medical Center - Conway' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Community Development Institute?

The average episode length on Community Development Institute is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of Community Development Institute released?

Episodes of Community Development Institute are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Community Development Institute?

The first episode of Community Development Institute was released on May 5, 2020.

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Community Development Institute

UCA Center for Community and Economic Development

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