December 9, 2025
Final Call to Join KACDEP for 2026
There's still time to join KACDEP (Kansas Association of Community Development Extension Professionals) for 2026! We’re the professional association that links with K-State Extension, the K-State Office of External Engagement, and state/regional/national community development organizations. Join us now to become involved in KACDEP’s hosting of the 2026 NACDEP (National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals) conference in Wichita, KS; June 15-18, 2026.
Members of KACDEP are Extension professionals, staff members and students who support K-State Extension’s community development/vitality work. KACDEP provides members with professional development opportunities and recognition for outstanding work in community development. For the $140 annual membership dues, KACDEP members become NACDEP and Kansas JCEP members. Membership information is available here.
Contact Elaine Johannes (ejohanne@ksu.edu), KACDEP treasurer/secretary or Marlin Bates (batesm@ksu.edu) KACDEP Membership Chair if you’d like to learn more and/or to join for 2026.