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Rural Policy Research Institute
rupri.org
Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
Rural Development Initiative
soc.iastate.edu
RDI at Iowa State University provides the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and economic growth through data sets, surveys, and research reports.
Rural Sociological Society
ruralsociology.org
U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.
Rural Institute on Disabilities
ruralinstitute.umt.edu
Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas.
Centre for Rural Social Research
csu.edu.au
Resources on rural social issues, change, community development, and allied topics maintained by Charles Sturt University, Australia. Also provides info on the center, publications, conferences, and research activities.
Center for Rural Studies
crs.uvm.edu
A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links.
Southern Rural Sociological Association
ag.auburn.edu
Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US.
International Rural Sociology Association
irsa-world.org
History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members.
Institute for Rural America
instituteruralamerica.org
Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.
Journal of Rural Studies
elsevier.com
Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation.
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Q. I currently attend Georgia State University and I HATE it. In the past 2 weeks I have researched over 200 universities all around the country. I have only found a couple that I "like" which are Macalester College and Trinity University (too bad Trinity has a religious afflitaion with presybertian). I have tried using CollegeProwler.com (schools on that site are limited), StudentsReview.com, adn PrincetonReview.com (updated site and the college match service is not working correctly). I want to double major in Political Science & Business Econ.; and try minors in International Studies & Sociology (weird combination I know) Requirements of a school I am looking for: -Anywhere in the country (New York, Texas, Georgia a PLUS) -Rural or… [cont.]
Asked by Berry B - Tue Jul 15 18:19:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. UCLA perhaps?
Answered by Pat - Tue Jul 15 18:39:42 2008
Q. I currently attend Georgia State University and I HATE it. In the past 2 weeks I have researched over 200 universities all around the country. I have only found a couple that I "like" which are Macalester College and Trinity University (too bad Trinity has a religious afflitaion with presybertian). I have tried using CollegeProwler.com (schools on that site are limited), StudentsReview.com, adn PrincetonReview.com (updated site and the college match service is not working correctly). I want to double major in Political Science & Business Econ.; and try minors in International Studies & Sociology (weird combination I know) Requirements of a school I am looking for: -Anywhere in the country (New York, Texas, Georgia a PLUS) -Rural or… [cont.]
Asked by Berry B - Tue Jul 15 18:19:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. UCLA perhaps?
Answered by Pat - Tue Jul 15 18:39:42 2008
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