Department of Human & Community Development, University of Illinois

Anne Heinze Silvis

 

Education

MBA 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Business Administration (with honors)

BS 1981, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Agriculture (Agricultural Journalism) (with honors)

Teaching and Outreach Interests

Leadership development, community leadership, sustainable agriculture, and community development in rural areas.

In the Laboratory for Community and Economic Development, Anne has developed initiatives in creating leadership development programs for citizen leaders and technical assistance providers, through a project funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Office of Research, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). The program provides processes and materials for learners to develop skills in leadership, creating information foundations for development decisions, managing conflict, and planning and managing change and development.

Anne chairs the planning committee and hosts the annual statewide conference for community leadership; works on funded projects in sustainable agriculture, alternative crops and local foods. Anne serves on the Advisory Board for the Peace Corps Fellows Program at Western Illinois University ; serves on the Board of the International Community Development Society; is on the Board of Directors of Illinois Rural Partners; and is a member of various committees and task forces for ACES, University of Illinois Extension, and the State of Illinois.

The Laboratory for Community and Economic Development (LCED) was created to support community and economic development efforts of local residents, their governments and representatives. The Laboratory provides information and educational programs, and conducts research on economic and social issues that are relevant to communities and community leaders. The Laboratory partners with University of Illinois Extension Educators who work in communities; county Unit Leaders who plan for and administer educational programming of the University of Illinois ; state agency staff working in community and economic development; community leaders and local organization leaders; and community and economic development professionals in the region and the nation.

Publications

Silvis, Anne Heinze and Ben Mueller. 2005. Understanding and Resolving Conflict. Urbana, Illinois: University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Managing the Benefits of Natural Resources and Amenities. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 10 June 2005.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Keeping the Thrill of Leadership Alive. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 1 April 2005.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Building Telecommunications Partnerships. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 28 September 2001.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Mastering Change. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 20 April 2001.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Facilitating Change in Communities. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 23 February 2001.

Ford, Nancy, Michael Ayers and Anne Heinze Silvis. (2001) The Regional Plan for the Central Illinois Region. Springfield, IL: Institute for Public Affairs on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

Atkinson, H., Brown, K., Heinze Silvis, A., Marxman, J., and Mueller, B. (2000) Beyond the Examination Room: A Guide to Community Project Planning. Rockford, IL: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

Ford, Nancy, Patrick Curry and Anne Heinze Silvis. (2000) The Regional Plan for the East Central Illinois Region. Springfield, IL: Institute for Public Affairs on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Using Telecommunications Technology. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 29 September 2000.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. The New Economy. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 28 July 2000.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Community Building Strategies. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 16 June 2000.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Building Community Collaboration. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 21 April 2000.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. New Definitions of Community Leadership. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 19 March 1999.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Leadership for the 21 st Century. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 14 May 1999.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Challenges for Community Leaders. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 9 July 1999.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Five Mistakes Successful Communities Don't Make. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 3 September 1999.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. The Digital Divide. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 29 October 1999.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Building a Telecommunications Infrastructure. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 24 December 1999.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Home-Based Business Development. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 4 December 1998.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Distance Will Disappear. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 31 July 1998.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Communities Need Child Care. Illinois AgriNews [LaSalle, Illinois] 19 June 1998.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. What Makes Rural Communities Grow? Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 3 April 1998.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Fund for Rural America. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 20 February 1998.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Communities on the World Wide Web. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 21 March 1998.

Silvis, A.H. (1996) Highlights, Quotes and Comments: Leadership Development Initiative Focus Group Discussions. Urbana, Illinois: LCED Research Publication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Leaving Poverty. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 29 November 1996.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. (1996) Community and Economic Development in Illinois: An Overview of Conditions and Outlook. Urbana: Council on Food and Agricultural Research.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Elder-Friendly Communities. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 12 July 1996.

University of Illinois Laboratory for Community and Economic Development (1996) Discussion of Key Informant Interviews. LCED Research Publication, Urbana, Illinois.

Silvis, A.H., Robinson, J.W., Jr., and van Es, J. (1995) Final Report for Helping Rural Communities Prepare for Economic Development. The Rural Partners/Kellogg Program, September 1, 1990-February 28, 1995. University of Illinois: Laboratory for Community and Economic Development. Urbana, Illinois.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Poverty in Rural Illinois. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 14 July 1995.

Silvis, Anne Heinze. Rural Communities Attract Retirees. Illinois AgriNews [ LaSalle, Illinois ] 23 June 1995.

van Es, John C. and Anne Heinze Silvis. (1995) Assessing Needs and Resources in Your Community. Urbana, Illinois: Cooperative Extension Service, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.