Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center

16th Annual Conference

Be the Change:
one person, one community at a time

October 15, 2009

Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, Kentucky

CONFERENCE WRAP-UP

Conference photos are posted on our Facebook page. Videos of presentations are on our YouTube channel. Please click on the links below for PDFs of the conference PowerPoint presentations and videos:

Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

Wrap-Up

Welcome: Rep. Reginald Meeks, 2009 Board Chair, Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center

Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

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Introduction: Michael T. Childress, Executive Director, Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center

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Health Care: Presentation by Dr. Gil Friedell, Dr. Forrest Calico, and Carolyn Dennis of the Friedell Committee for Health System Transformation, Georgetown, Kentucky

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Dr. Gil Friedell, Dr. Forrest Calico, and Carolyn Dennis with the Friedell Committee for Health System Transformation, Georgetown, Kentucky, discussed their grassroots, citizen-based efforts to improve the health of all Kentuckians. Given our high rates of preventable chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as the attendant costs to governments, businesses, and families, it will be vital to develop a healthier state.

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Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

Wrap-Up

Education: Presentation by Karin Chenoweth, an education writer with the Education Trust in Washington, DC

Part 1 of 6

Karin Chenoweth, an education writer with the Education Trust in Washington, DC, discussed the major findings from her two books published by Harvard Education Press on closing the academic achievement gap, It’s Being Done: Academic Success in Unexpected Schools and How It's Being Done: Urgent Lessons from Unexpected Schools. Narrowing and eventually closing the achievement gaps will be critical for Kentucky’s future prosperity given that over half our students are considered less-advantaged.

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Postscript

Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

Wrap-Up

Technology: Presentation by Aaron Smith, Research Specialist with the Pew Internet & American Life Project in Washington, DC

Part 1 of 3

Aaron Smith, a researcher with the Pew Internet & American Life Project in Washington, DC, presented the major findings from his report, The Internet and Civic Engagement. Whether and how technology can be harnessed to build stronger social capital in America’s communities remains to be seen. His research suggests that communication technologies have not yet lived up to expectations, but notes there are hints on the horizon that forms of social networking could ultimately transform social and political relationships.

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Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

Wrap-Up

Economy: Presentation by Doug Henton, President and CEO of Collaborative Economics in Mountain View, CA

Part 1 of 6

Doug Henton, President and CEO of Collaborative Economics in Mountain View, California, presented the key points in his two books, Grassroots Leaders for a New Economy: How Civic Entrepreneurs are Building Prosperous Communities and Civic Revolutionaries: Igniting the Passion for Change in America’s Communities, explaining how leaders can position their communities for success in a global economy.

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A video presented by Mr. Henton.

Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

Wrap-Up

Arts: Presentation by Dr. William Renzulli, artist from Paducah, KY

Part 1 of 4

Dr. William Renzulli, a medical doctor who left his profession in 2002 to pursue art full-time as one of the first artists to become part of Paducah’s award-winning Artists Relocation Program, discussed the symbiotic relationship between the arts and community. Over 70 artists have moved to Paducah and helped build a vibrant community that has become a national model on how the arts can revitalize a neighborhood and be used as an economic focal point.

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Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

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Environment: Presentation by Dr. Peter B. Meyer, President and Chief Economist of The E.P. Systems Group, Inc., and Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy and Economics at the University of Louisville

Part 1 of 5

Dr. Peter B. Meyer, President and Chief Economist of The E.P. Systems Group, Inc., and Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy and Economics at the University of Louisville, where he founded and directed a Center for Environmental Policy and Management, discussed the economic, social, and environmental consequences of external factors including climate change policies for Kentucky and possible private and public policy responses.

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Welcome

Introduction

Health Care

Education

Technology

Economy

Arts

Environment

Wrap-Up

Wrap-Up: Michael T. Childress, Executive Director, Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center