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Office of Academic & Regional Collaboration

Office of Regional & Academic Collaboration

WTAMU’s Office of Academic and Regional Collaboration is a regionally responsive and active community partner, working alongside public and private sectors to increase opportunity, engagement, and investment across the region. We mobilize resources and facilitate knowledge-sharing to strengthen the vital work of our regional partners who address local needs and improve outcomes.

Explore Our Initiatives

The Community Resilience Corps (CRC) and the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative (BHWI) operate as interconnected initiatives under the WTAMU College of Nursing & Health Sciences and the Office of Academic and Regional Collaboration. Together, they strengthen civic and professional infrastructure across the Texas Panhandle by integrating sustainable, community-driven initiatives, higher education systems, capacity-building, and workforce development pipelines to strengthen regional resilience and systems of care across the Texas Panhandle.

Community Resilience Corps Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative Other Programs Give
Community Resilience Corps (CRC)

The Community Resilience Cooperative/Corps (CRC) is a regional initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and resilience of rural and under-resourced communities across the Texas Panhandle. Operating as an umbrella hub, CRC integrates civic engagement, leadership development, and regional partnerships to build stronger, more connected organizations and communities.


A foundational pillar of the CRC is AmeriCorps, which serves as the "service engine" providing direct support to meet urgent community needs. Through its CRC Fellows program, the initiative focuses on strengthening organizational infrastructure and creating long-term stability that extends beyond federal funding cycles. Ultimately, the CRC works to uplift the region by developing leaders, strengthening local nonprofits, and expanding access to vital community resources.

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Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative (BHWI)
The Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative (BHWI) is dedicated to workforce development and clinical training, aiming to expand and sustain the behavioral health workforce across the Texas Panhandle. BHWI advances the professional side of workforce development to enhance regional resilience and systems of care.
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Other Programs

Our cooperative efforts address a wide range of regional challenges, including food security, elder care, disaster mitigation, and land and resource management. Grounded in the mission of West Texas A&M University, we work to ensure that higher education and community service work together to enhance regional resilience.

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Contacts

Misty Rueda
Director
(806) 651-2247
Laura Seals
Assistant Director
(806) 651-2951
WT AmeriCorps
(806) 651-2240