Publication | Severe Housing Problems in Kentucky

By Joe Kercsmar, Research Analyst, CEDIK
Published on Oct. 17, 2023

This publication provides a closer look at severe housing problems as well as the differences across rural and urban Kentucky. There are several criteria that fall under severe housing problems, such as overcrowding, high housing costs, lack of kitchen facilities, or lack of plumbing facilities...

Article | Artifact/Collections Response

By Ruth E. Bryan, Archivist, University of Kentucky Libraries and Jessica Evans, Community Arts Associate
Published on Sep. 11, 2023

Disaster- whether burst pipe, flood, fire, tornado or other weather related disaster can strike quickly, often with devastating effects to communities.

Project | Sharpsburg Design Studio

By Community Design
Published on Aug. 11, 2023

The Sharpsburg Design Studio began as a collaborative effort between the Blue Grass Community Foundation and the University of Kentucky's CEDIK, and builds on the mission and values of the Winchester Design Studio.

Pilot | Mind.Art.Recovery.KY (MARK)

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Associate
Published on Jul. 24, 2023

In the wake of this crisis in mental health and substance use disorder, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension utilized its reach in the state to deploy research-based programming with a goal of increasing wellness in Kentucky communities.

Project | Kentucky 4-H Camp Murals

By Community Arts
Published on Jul. 24, 2023

Following the devastation of the tornados that wreaked havoc on western Kentucky in December 2021, 4-H Expressive Art Specialist approached UK Community Arts Extension about ways to collaborate that would boost morale for youth in the western region of the state.

Publication | COVID-19 and the Self-Employed

By Dr. Alison Davis, Professor and Executive Director, CEDIK
Published on Jul. 14, 2023

On March 25, 2020, the Governor announced that unemployment benefits eligibility was expanded to self-employed, independent contractors, and freelance workers.1 This component of the economy, non-employer business, is particularly important and it is promising to see that they are included in state and federal strategies to endure the COVID-19 p

Service | Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

Published on Jul. 1, 2023

CEDIK can work with your organization to do a thorough assessment of community needs. We will work with organizational/community leadership to convene a steering committee that represents diverse audiences.

Bulletin | Telehealth Adoption in Kentucky Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Dr Claudia A. Rhoades
Published on Jun. 14, 2023

Telehealth is a term that covers a wide range of technologies used to deliver health care at a distance. The U.S.

Activity Guide | Sidewalk Subway

By Community Design
Published on Jun. 6, 2023

The Sidewalk Subway is a place making project that welcomes people to explore the unique character of downtown following the phased reopening of businesses due to COVID-19.

Service | Survey Based Research

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

A survey is a familiar research tool for gathering the same information from a large group of people. Yet the information gathered is only as good as the design of the survey and the process for collecting the information. Moreover, while a survey sounds exciting, it is not always the best approach.