Community Health and Well-Being

K-State is devoted to comprehending the physical, social and cultural attributes of a healthy community. Improving community health involves researching the social dynamics and cohesion within a community and identifying and addressing factors contributing to health disparities, including social determinants of health and health care policies. The goal of community health programs is pinpointing and fortifying the structures, policies and practices that influence accessibility to health education, promotion and care.

To address the issue of uneven economic growth across the state, K-State is expanding its presence in all 105 counties in Kansas throughout K-State 105. K-State 105 promotes sustainable growth by deploying research and development and workforce development initiatives and increasing community engagement and support. K-State will facilitate connections between urban and rural areas and focus on creating new businesses that sell goods and services beyond the local level, thereby bringing new revenue into communities. K-State has established a network of economic development liaisons, regional support liaisons and technical solutions to assist companies, support entrepreneurship and drive workforce development. By extending work-based learning experiences, K-State will enhance employability and create a talent pipeline for Kansas companies.