Deep Concern about the Washington State Univ's plans to eliminate the Dept of Community Studies and the Rural Sociology

"This would be a terrible blow to the reputation of this land-grant university. I sign as a professor who benefitted greatly from the education and mentorship I received from the Rural Sociology faculty at WSU. Without their guidance on rural/environmental"

"I recently had the opportunity to attend the BALLE conference in Denver last week, and at theme for the year included sustainable rural economic development, and building linkages between rural and urban centers. This really underscored the importance of "

"The Dept of Community Studies and the Rural Sociology in WSU has had strong connection with researchers of agricultural economics and rural sociology in Japan. It has provided a lot of information and discussion of American agriculture and rural issues. I"

"В Affiliation/Country University of Wisconsin-Madison"

"This would do a deep disservice to rural sociology and community studies! This department should most certainly not be cut!!! Affiliation/Country Department of Sociology, Utah State University"

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"this research is critical to the environment, please keep this program Affiliation/Country King County"

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"financial crises often result in short-sighted decisions. your state, like many others across the nation, faces severe rural and small town disruptions which can best be addressed by the preeminent faculty in this program. when we need this expertise the "

"Enrolled Member of MOU Tribe - Umatilla/Cayuse/Nez Perce Affiliation/Country American Studies"

"This is a highly accomplished faculty whose work links the agricultural sciences with the people and places of the ag sector, the state, our nation, and globally. To eliminate this program and faculty would be to eliminate an important linkage in the scie"

"I live in WV but your studies, and loss of ,impacts us all. Affiliation/Country 1Sky WV Regional Coordinator and affected rural resident."

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"This department provides a critical service to the State of Washington, the fields of community development and rural sociology, and the broader public. Affiliation/Country UC Davis/ USA"