Information Networking Centers of the Plains Region: Implications for Economic Growth

Author

Stephen F. Schleicher, Fort Hays State University

Department

Communication Studies

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The ever changing environment has lead rural communities to become virtual islands in the Plains Region. Economic changes in agriculture, oil, and other rural business, have caused communities to rethink the way they survive. The purpose of this thesis was to describe the role information centers play in the economic growth in the Plains Region. This was accomplished through the use of surveys that were sent to communities in this region. After analysis of the data it was concluded that information networking centers do have an impact on the economic development of rural communities in the Plains Region.

Advisor

Willis M. Watt

Date of Award

Fall 1995

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/SYWK2965

Recommended Citation

Schleicher, Stephen F., "Information Networking Centers of the Plains Region: Implications for Economic Growth" (1995). Master's Theses. 2535.
DOI: 10.58809/SYWK2965
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2535

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