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Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development

Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects.
Registration now open for Governing Essentials webinar series

Published on January 26, 2024
The Governing Essentials Series is designed for local elected and appointed officials looking to sharpen their skills and promote good governance practices.
NCI Launches NEW Online Synchronous Schedule

Published on May 19, 2022
Don't miss out on NCI's newest training opportunity, taking place in the month of June.
Incompatible office: what does it mean and how does it differ from a conflict of interest?

Published on March 18, 2021
Conflict of Interest and Incompatible Office are not the same thing. There are unique responses to each situation.
“Communicating through Conflict” now available as online certificate program

Published on December 4, 2020
MSU Extension’s longstanding conflict resolution curriculum is now a self-paced online course.
Communicating through conflict during COVID-19

Published on December 4, 2020
MSU Extension’s new free online course helps workplaces facing conflict relating to social distancing policy enforcement.
The uncompromising zoning administrator is not a bad person

Published on October 19, 2020
Zoning administrators are sticklers for rules, and may seem uncompromising. They have a job to do, and not doing their job can result in serious personal liability for a zoning administrator.
Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs

Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning.
Decision making in communities

Published on May 5, 2020
How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.
Effective goal-setting to reach your goals

Published on April 6, 2020
Bridging from current reality to the desired future is simpler than you think!