REGIONAL PROGRAMS #EKUENGAGES IN LEADERSHIP
Appalachian development initiatives, EKU Manchester provides an excellent venue for both small meetings and large conferences.
members and business owners and industry leaders.
In early 2017, the campus hosted the regular board meeting for SOAR. Both the EKU Manchester and the EKU Corbin Campuses are designated SOAR Regional Workspaces. In that capacity, both sites can accommodate SOAR’s need for meeting space allowing stakeholders throughout Appalachia to work alongside SOAR leaders, community
EKU’s Regional campuses go beyond just preparing students to make a difference in their communities, said Ryan Wilson, Director of Regional Programs. They are actively involved in improving job creation, regional opportunities, innovation, identity and quality of life. Learn more at lek.eku.edu and regionalcampuses.eku.edu/eku-east-region.
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I am always searching for ways to increase my knowledge, expertise and experience in order to contribute to the growth of my community. My objectives for participating in LEK were to increase my network of individuals who have the same vision for their communities, while increasing my knowledge of what has been successful in surrounding Eastern Kentucky counties that are similar to mine. LEK exceeded my expectation. I have increased my network with viable leaders and enriched my life with a new group of friends.
JANET JACKSON Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Director Bell-Whitley Community Action Agency
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Terry Gray, Director of EKU’s South Region Campus in Manchester (front), and Leadership East Kentucky participants
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