NCSU Institute for Emerging Issues

Your congregation really cares about food- but how do you talk about hunger, those who need food, and those who give food? Join Justine Post (Resourceful Communities) and Michelle Osbourne (RAFI) as they talk about what having honest conversations about rural food ministries and partnerships has looked like for congregations they work with. Register for […]

Your congregation really cares about food- but how do you talk about hunger, those who need food, and those who give food? Join Justine Post (Resourceful Communities) and Michelle Osbourne (RAFI) as they talk about what having honest conversations about rural food ministries and partnerships has looked like for congregations they work with. Register for […]

Rural congregations have found different rhythms during the COVID-19 pandemic- online, in person, and hybrid. With the delta variant, polarizing views on safety, gathering, and personal choice have made the job of being a faith leader navigating different opinions precarious. We'll talk with Rev. Dawn Daly-Mack, balancing her role as a nurse and pastor while […]

People often turn to a faith leader when they are struggling or need guidance. Throughout the pandemic, we've heard how inaccessible affordable, available, safe, and culturally appropriate mental health care can be for clergy themselves. Elder Hanna Broome will reflect on the challenges and opportunities of having rural clergy receiving their own mental health care. […]

Getting access to broadband in rural NC can be a huge issue- for faith communities, local governments, businesses, and families. But talking about broadband adoption is a conversation about access and also equity- and one that must address our individual relationships with technology and connection. Chat with Maggie Woods, Program Manager of the BAND-NC Digital […]

he Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) continues its series of virtual workshops for those interested in creating a digital inclusion plan in their community.       Digital Inclusion Planning Workshop #3: Asset Mapping    REGISTER NOW     (This session will be recorded and emailed to all registered participants.)Wednesday, February 2, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This is an interactive workshop. Participants […]

The 2022 Emerging Issues Forum will bring together local, state and national leaders to call attention to this attainment gap and to the impact of the pandemic on efforts to close it. Because education is fundamentally local in character, a particular focus will be on spurring effective action at the community and regional levels across […]

We’ve moved our “annual” conference from May to February. We look forward to seeing you "live" on 2/15.We'll have three sessions on Tuesday, February 15th: 9-11 & 2-4 + 6-7 to catch-up or continue the conversation If you cannot attend all 3 sessions, that is ok and just fine. We will follow-up, reach out, and […]

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) continues its series of virtual workshops for those interested in creating a digital inclusion plan in their community. Digital Inclusion Planning Workshop #4: Challenges & Best Practices    REGISTER NOW     (This session will be recorded and emailed to all registered participants.)Wednesday, March 2, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Missed the previous Digital Inclusion […]