Juda School, located in a small town with a population of 357 in southcentral Wisconsin, teaches grades Pre-K through 12th grade (Figure 1A & 1B). In recent years, the school has made great strides in developing a more sustainable school by upgrading to efficient fixtures and installing 36 rooftop solar panels. Juda School has requested […]
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Marketing Proposals for Monticello School District
In the past few years, the Monticello School District has been benefitting from the State of Wisconsin’s open enrollment policy, meaning that more students living in the district are attending Monticello than are going to schools in other districts. This is important to maintaining the school’s resource base. One goal of the messages produced for […]
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Conservation Planning
In an effort to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the Rock River Basin throughout Dane County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerted an effort to select several target areas most vulnerable to pollution from phosphorus and other contributing factors of ecosystem degradation. Due to the concentration […]
Towards Safe, Efficient Transportation Networks
Identify and map unsafe transportation cooridors in Monona Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact A-Xing Zhu Geography Professor azhu@wisc.edu (608) 262-0272 Local Government / Community Contact Brad Bruun Public Works Project Manager/GIS Specialist 608-222-2525 […]
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Improving Access, Connecting Patients, and Reducing Stigma: A Mental Health Navigator for Green County
Green County Human Services proposed the creation of a mental health navigator (MHN) position to address the community need for improved connection to mental health resources. In this report we provide a brief literature review of the public health significance of this topic generally and in the context of Green County. We discuss relevant community […]
Support and Invest: A Model for New Teacher Mentoring in Rural Schools
During the 2018-2019 school year, I have had the privilege of developing a program focused on reducing isolation and increasing support for new teachers in the Juda School District. I want to thank the wonderful administration and staff in Juda for allowing me to be a part of their community. When this project began, I […]
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Increasing Resident Engagement with Media
Develop digital marketing strategies for Monona transit and community media. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Katie Krueger Marketing Lecturer katie.krueger@wisc.edu (608) 890-1060 Local Government / Community Contact Will Nimmow Community Media Community Media Director 608-216-7431 […]
City of Monona Strategic Housing Plan Update
Develop a safe routes transportation plan for the City of Monona. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Kurt Paulsen Urban and Regional Planning kpaulsen@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Monona Trails Master Plan
Develop a comprehensive urban design and planting plan for Ahuska Park. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Eric Schuchardt Landscape Architecture Faculty Associate ejschuchardt@wisc.edu (608) 263-7300 Local Government / Community Contact Jake Anderson Parks and Recreation Director […]
Going for Silver
Develop a plan to achieve silver Bike Friendly Community status from The League of American Bicyclists. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Dave Cieslewicz Urban and Regional Planning dcieslewicz@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]