Community Development

The Community Development Educator programs in a number of priority areas in Washington County. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, the Community Development Educator works with local government, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses and community leaders to enhance local decision-making and help communities respond to new challenges and opportunities. These priorities change as local needs change. As facilitators, Community Development Educators work in partnership with local people and organizations to meet identified local needs.

Click on the following links to learn more about Community Development in Washington County.

2017 Washington County Nonprofits and the Economy Survey

A Nonprofit Coalition that includes UW-Extension, UW-Washington County, United Way of Washington County, and the Volunteer Center of Washington County surveyed area nonprofits to measure the fiscal health of the nonprofit community, identify nonprofit educational needs, and measure the longer-term outcomes of the educational workshops hosted by the Nonprofit Coalition. Results of this survey can be found in the report Nonprofits & the Economy Research Project: 2017 Survey Results. This report is based on similar surveys conducted in 2012 and 2015.

Annual Accomplishment Reports

Each year, the Community Development Educator compiles a report detailing programmatic outcomes and educational contacts from the prior year. Reports by year: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008.

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Headshot of Paul Roback
Paul M. Roback
Professor
Community Development Extension Educator

Extension Washington County
333 E. Washington Street, Suite 1200
PO Box 2003
West Bend, WI 53095-2003

Phone: 262-335-4480
Fax: 262-335-4863
Relay “711”
Email: paul.roback@wisc.edu