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SCCF/OCE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

FOLLOW-UP SURVEY TO COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 

As a participant at the South Cumberland Plateau Community Conversations held on October 15 (at Dubose Conference Center and  Coalmont Community Center), and/or resident of the Plateau, you are invited to complete a follow-up survey.  Each table group at these sessions discussed community progress and challenges in the focus areas of HEALTH, EDUCATION and COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The groups also identified specific issues they considered to be priorities.  The following survey was developed based on the ideas that were posted from the table discussions.  Please complete this survey to indicate the items you consider to be priorities for our community within each of the three topic areas.  The survey is divided into 6 sections for ease of viewing and even though it "looks lengthy," it should only require about 6 - 10 minutes to complete. It will remain open until December 13th so please complete the survey before that time.  
THANK YOU! 
1.What is your county of residence?
2.HEALTH - Part A : Please indicate your response to each item below and keep in mind that "not everything can be a top priority."
I don't think this issue is a priority at this time OR it's not good timing to address it.
This is important but not among the first issues to work on.
This is very important and something the community needs to work on soon.
This issue is definitely on my short list of top priorities.
Increase access to nutritional foods for families throughout the Plateau.
Develop and provide programs to increase awareness of nutrition and healthy food choices.
Increase health education opportunities such as community health fairs, wellness events and other programs.
Offer health education to students in high school.
Increase access to preventative care (such as vaccinations) and health screenings.
Determine solutions to meet transportation needs including improved logistics for SETHRA.
Expand resources available to prevent and treat substance abuse and addiction.
Identify opportunities to increase availability of  24/7 Urgent Care on the Plateau.
Promote community wellness and exercise programs.
Increase access to health care resources for individuals with disabilities.
3.HEALTH - Part B : Please indicate your response to each item below and keep in mind that "not everything can be a top priority."
I don't think this issue is a priority at this time OR it's not good timing to address it.
This is important but not among the first issues to work on.
This is very important and something the community needs to work on soon.
This issue is definitely on my short list of top priorities.
Identify and seek solutions for unmet needs of elderly in our communities.
Inventory to currently available healthcare resources on the Plateau.
Provide information to increase awareness of available healthcare resources on the Plateau.
Determine if some healthcare resources (such as Coalmont Clinic) are underutilized and develop strategies to increase utilization.
Seek opportunities to increase access to healthcare specialists.
Seek opportunities to increase access to dental care.
Seek opportunities to increase access to mental health care.
Provide tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation programs.
Increase advocacy to secure additional healthcare resources/funding for the Plateau.
Seek opportunities to increase access to affordable health insurance.
4.EDUCATION - Part A: Please indicate your response to each item below and keep in mind that "not everything can be a top priority."
I don't think this issue is a priority at this time OR it's not good timing to address it.
This is important but not among the first issues to work on.
This is very important and something the community needs to work on soon.
This issue is definitely on my short list of top priorities.
Develop more vocational/technical education and training opportunities.
Offer more opportunities for adult education such as GED and literacy programs.
Increase availability of social-emotional education and soft skills training for students.
Increase availability of social-emotional education and soft skills training for families.
Offer parent training and support programs.
Provide more opportunities for career exploration, internships and college prep.
Develop more mentoring programs for students including through nonprofit programs and use of University mentors.
Reduce barriers to use of technology for students and their families.
Increase resources to support student success (mental health and social services, trauma-informed schools, etc.)
Ensure buildings are accessible for children with disabilities and adequate educational resources are in place.
5.EDUCATION Part B: Please indicate your response to each item below and keep in mind that "not everything can be a top priority."
I don't think this issue is a priority at this time OR it's not good timing to address it.
This is important but not among the first issues to work on.
This is very important and something the community needs to work on soon.
This issue is definitely on my short list of top priorities.
Promote greater collaboration and coordination across service lines on the Plateau for best use of resources and community engagement in education.
Provide support, incentives and training for teachers and other school personnel.
Identify funding for needed resources in schools such as books, textbooks, Chromebooks, library resources, etc.
Identify funding for music and art programs/personnel in schools.
Work with schools to increase community engagement and parental involvement.
Strengthen the effectiveness of school boards through support for effective recruitment and leadership development.
Offer leadership training within the education community.
Increase resources available to early education through advocacy and support of programs and teachers.
Seek solutions to meet transportation needs for after-school and post-secondary students.
Seek opportunities to increase access to affordable health insurance.
Focus on increasing early childhood literacy.
6.COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Part A: Please indicate your response to each item below and keep in mind that "not everything can be a top priority."
I don't think this issue is a priority at this time OR it's not good timing to address it.
This is important but not among the first issues to work on.
This is very important and something the community needs to work on soon.
This issue is definitely on my short list of top priorities.
Take a system-wide approach to identify infrastructure needs on the Plateau and develop resources and capacity building strategies to address those needs.
Identify workforce development priorities and develop strategies to offer training for specific vocational/technical skills.
Integrate workforce development into high school education.
Find ways to offer "soft skills" and job readiness training for students, adults and special populations such as ex-offenders.
Increase tourism by identifying the Plateau's natural, recreational and other attractive resources and promote what we have to offer through a clear marketing strategy.
Engage and increase buy-in from the community for a coordinated, multi-sector economic development plan for the Plateau.
Develop transportation resources that support community and economic development.
Find ways to accelerate the availability of fiber optics/high-speed internet in communities throughout the Plateau.
Provide job training, mentor programs and work opportunities for people with disabilities (including job skills in school).
7.COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Part B: Please indicate your response to each item below and keep in mind that "not everything can be a top priority."
I don't think this issue is a priority at this time OR it's not good timing to address it.
This is important but not among the first issues to work on.
This is very important and something the community needs to work on soon.
This issue is definitely on my short list of top priorities.
Develop strategies to improve job opportunities.
Develop and promote the area's artistic and cultural resources.
Identify resources to improve access to affordable housing on the Plateau.
Maximize access to grants and other resources available to support community/economic development activities.
Find ways to attract additional restaurants and lodging that support tourism on the Plateau.
Provide resources to encourage entrepreneurship, and help incubate and promote small businesses.
Implement appropriate zoning and strategies to address abandoned properties.
Continue to focus on nonprofit organizations as essential resources in our community.
Increase availability of youth development and mentoring programs.
Find better ways to connect individuals and families with needed community resources.
Continue to develop and support the VISTA program, as well as use of students and other volunteers in community development.
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