Applicants sought for regional board membership

University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional
Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP) is seeking applicants for their board of
directors and work groups.
Southwest RSDP is one of five regional partnerships that connect local communities with
University of Minnesota resources to support sustainable development in Greater Minnesota.
RSDP focuses on natural resources, sustainable agriculture and local food systems, resilient
communities and clean energy.
The Southwest RSDP board is composed of community volunteers from the Southwest
Minnesota region, along with representation from University of Minnesota faculty and staff.
Board members work together to make decisions about how to invest resources in community-
driven projects.
Successful candidates for the Southwest RSDP board and work groups will:
● Be committed to building resilience and sustainability in Southwest Minnesota
communities — economically, socially and environmentally.
● Contribute diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences and viewpoints
● Embrace complexity and innovation
● Operate with integrity in making decisions
In particular, Southwest RSDP is currently seeking those with an interest in sustainable
agriculture and local food systems, resilient communities and clean energy.
For more information and to apply, please see z.umn.edu/rsdpboard. Applications are preferred
by August 5.