According to the 2017-2022 Adams County Community Health Improvement Plan(CHIP) and local public health experts, health equity awareness is an identified priority healtharea central to increasing community engagement with public health initiatives and policies(Adams County Community Health Improvement Plan 2017-2022, 2017). This paper will outlinetwo proposals including an example of a social media-based and an […]
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According to the 2016 Wisconsin County Health Rankings data, there are approximately 3 primary care physicians per 10,000 people in Adams County compared to more than 8 primary care physicians per 10,000 people in the state of Wisconsin. This statistic emphasizes the need for improving access to healthcare, a priority shared by the Adams County […]
This report details the Fall 2020 process improvement project aimed at increasing teacher retention at Adams-Friendship Area School District (AFASD). UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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The accountability report card used by Wisconsin DPI ensures that children from disadvantaged backgrounds still recieve the same opprotunities and extra assistance that they require to gain the same education that nondisadvantaged groups recieve. Basically make school equitable. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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The class created a standard budget sheet to be used in accumulation with educators so that community members can create effective monthly budget plans. This helps understand expenses on the household level and shows the county where they can make improvements to policies to better suit the needs of community members. UniverCity Year Contact Info […]
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Adams, Wood and Juneau Counties represent the best that Wisconsin has to offer. Combining exceptional hiking, biking, swimming and more, these counties come together to create an ideal getaway from cities like Madison and Chica-go. We seek to target adventurers and families alike, with getaway options that have activities that can appeal to each individual. […]
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We want to make Adams County a winter desti-nation. Adams County is known for their sum-mer and spring recreational activities, but now we want to highlight what their winters have to offer. We want to establish cool, outdoor vaca-tions as a first choice for winter getaways. Our messages will push families to choose Adams County […]
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A variety of business types and sizes are integral to a thriving economy and future for Adams County, Wisconsin. Yet, for the past two decades, the county has been losing entry level workers agedapproximately 20 to 30 (U.S. Census, 2014). And while America overall has become more diverse, the makeup of Adams County and its […]
In 1980 the world population was at 4.5 billion people and by 1990, that number had increased to 5.3 billion. By the year 2000 that number had surpassed 6 billion and today that number is approaching 8 billion (World Meters). With a population that is growing exponentially comes an increase in the need for basic […]
The appeal of Adams county is held in its rural location, close-knit communities and natural splendor. The small town appeal of the county has much to offer, but has posed issues in recent history. Lack of engagement and stagnancy in local government has prevented the county from creating changes needed and desired by the community. […]