Dr. Barth spent much of his time at Hendrix as the director of civic engagement projects, where he worked closely with students on engaged learning experiences and connecting classroom theory to real-world politics.
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What We Do
We work collaboratively with partners across sectors to solve problems and create opportunities.
Meet Here
Hold your next convening on our historic cattle ranch atop Petit Jean Mountain.
The Roustabout
The Roustabout, our new coffee shop, is a place for guests to relax and work together.
Our History
Learn about our nonprofit organization, funding, and partnership with the University of Arkansas System.
See the Rockefeller Ethic in Action
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving, and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change.
We call it the Rockefeller Ethic.
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Our mountaintop campus offers an unparalleled, productive space for groups of all sizes to do their best work. We can host intimate lunch meetings to conferences with 150+ attendees. We invite organizations to fill out the Conference Application and take the first step to your next best meeting.
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There must be a place where people can come together to do their best thinking and learning in a way that encourages all voices to contribute in search of solutions to tough issues. The Institute is that place — help us create transformational change in Arkansas and beyond.
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Institute Receives $600,000 Subgrant
The Institute has been awarded a $600,000 subgrant through its programmatic partnership with the University of the Ozarks’ Town Square Collaborative, which is dedicated to supporting rural communities, congregations, and their leaders.Â
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Report: Civic Arkansas Collegiate Summit
This one-day gathering brought together representatives from two- and four-year colleges to connect, share, and strategize around one central question: How can we deepen civic engagement on our campuses in ways that matter to students?
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