CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD I ABSTRACT OF CAPSTONE James L. Hurley The Graduate School Morehead State University March 12, 2013 mS-l4 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRO 2 ,J-J£J.fj 33f ''1750 1+ Cft,5c... CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTRAL APPALACHIAN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Abstract of capstone A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education At Morehead State University By James L. Hurley Pikeville, KY Committee Chair: Dr. David Barnett, Professor Morehead, KY March 12, 2013 Copyright© James L. Hurley 2013 Running Head: CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD 3 ABSTRACT OF CAPSTONE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTRAL APPALACHIAN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT This capstone explores the need for and creation of the Central Appalachian Institute for Research and Development (CAIRO). Using a qualitative methods approach which included examining historical calls for an institute dedicated to research and development in Central Appalachia by Appalachian scholars and leaders in higher education, as well as the examination of numerous institutions that currently exist in the region, this capstone project traces CAIRD's history from vision to inception. The concept of a institute dedicated solely to research and development for and in Central Appalachia has been discussed in the region for nearly fifty years. Kentucky Governor Bert T. Combs first endorsed the idea of a regional think tank in 1960. The President's Appalachian Regional Commission (PARC) agreed with Combs and echoed his call in the 1964 PARC Report which provided the foundation for the 1965 Appalachian Redevelopment Act. Thus this project was designed to fill the need for an interagency institute to coordinate and disseminate interdisciplinary research throughout Central Appalachia; to help create economic and educational opportunities and to break the cycle of poverty that currently exists in many of the counties in this region. In this capstone project, I first explore the many institutions located in Central Appalachia to Running Head: CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD 4 determine what gaps exist with regard to research and the dissemination of scholarship. Then, I provide an overview of the creation of CAIRD from the ground up. Afterwards, I examine in what ways the region of Central Appalachia is still 'behind' its regional neighbors and how CAIRD might assist in economic growth. Finally, I discuss CAIRD's achievements thus far as well as future goals and projects. KEYWORDS: Appalachia, Poverty, Development, Pikeville, ARC 3 - 12.-13 Date CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD 5 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTRAL APPALACHIAN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT By James L. Hurley Approved by ./6z.u-J✓llk4 3-1 ~-13 Committee Member Date Committee Member Date c2_11M-L, ~ S" / 1O ( 13 Committee Member Date ~A,!M,ilf::: s/ltJ/13 Committee Chair Date ~~ 5""/td//3 Director of EdD Date ~~ @6/IJ Department Chair Date CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD 6 RULES FOR THE USE OF CAPSTONES Unpublished capstones submitted for the Doctor's degree and deposited in the Morehead State University Library are as a rule open for inspection, but are to be used only with due regard to the rights of the authors. Bibliographical references may be noted, but quotations or summaries of parts may be published only with the permission of the author, and with the usual scholarly acknowledgements. Extensive copying or publication of the capstone in whole or in part also requires the consent of the Dean of the Graduate School of Morehead State University. A library that borrows this dissertation for use by its patrons is expected to secure the signature of each user. Name Date 7 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRO CAPSTONE James L. Hurley The Graduate School Morehead State University March 12, 2013 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRO 8 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTRAL APPALACHIAN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Capstone A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education At Morehead State University By James L. Hurley Pikeville, Kentucky Committee Chair: Dr. David Barnett, Professor Morehead, Kentucky March 12, 2013 Copyright© James L. Hurley 2013 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRO 9 Dedication To my supportive family, my wife Tina and sons Drew and Carter. CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD IO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my mentor and friend Governor Paul Patton, Bill Weinberg for his dedication and commitment to seeing this dream ofCAIRD become reality, the entire board of directors and the advisory council and the staff at CAIRD (Jason Belcher, Shawna Hall and Amanda Fickey). CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRO II TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................. 14 Introduction ................................................................................................ I 4 Statement of Problem ................................................................................. ! 7 Overview of Research Project ................................................................... 17 Project Rationale ........................................................................................ 19 Conclusions ................................................................................................ 23 CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND MODELS .............................. 25 Previous Models ......................................................................................... 25 Conclusions ................................................................................................ 61 CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY, PROCEDURES, AND COLLABORATION METHODS ............................................................................................................ 63 Introduction ................................................................................................ 63 Collaboration - Institutional Partners ........................................................ 64 Goals-(!) Mission Achievement, (2) Objectives, (3) Focus ................... 69 Initial Governing Board and Central Appalachian Institute for Research and Development Advisory Council .......................................................... 73 Board ofDirectors ...................................................................................... 75 Methods and Implementation .................................................................... 76 Management ............................................................................................... 78 Anticipated Outcomes ................................................................................ 81 Initial Programmatic Initiatives ................................................................. 81 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRD 12 Establishment of the "CAIRD Resource Network" ....................... 82 Data Resource Center .................................................................... 83 Internship and Fellowship Program: Harnessing Appalachia's Brightest Young Minds .................................................................. 84 CAIRD Timeline ........................................................................................ 86 Budget and Financial Plan ......................................................................... 89 Evaluation Plan .......................................................................................... 92 Consequence Analysis ............................................................................... 92 Limitations ................................................................................................. 93 Intended Audience ..................................................................................... 93 Dissemination ................................................................................ 93 Outreach ......................................................................................... 94 Application ..................................................................................... 94 Conclusions ................................................................................................ 94 CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS/IDENTIFIED STRATEGIES AND PRODUCTS ...... 95 Introduction ................................................................................................ 95 Exploring 'Distressed Counties' ................................................................ 95 State and/or Political Boundaries ............................................................. 10 I Case Study: North and South Korea ........................................................ 104 Making Democracy Work. ....................................................................... I 05 Generating Growth: Exploring the Role Institutions and Severance Tax in Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia .............................................. 106 CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAIRO 13 Conclusions .............................................................................................. 119 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS, ACTIONS, AND IMPLICATIONS ............... 122 Introduction .............................................................................................. 122 Progress Made Toward Project Outcomes ............................................... 123 Recent/Upcoming Activities ...................................................................