This research poster presents a Consensus Framework for Postsecondary Youth Impact in Rural Communities, developed for the University of Nebraska’s Rural Fellows program. Grounded in Collective Impact Theory, Ripple Effects Mapping, and community-based participatory evaluation, the framework supports rural communities and cross-sector partners in co-creating locally meaningful indicators of success for postsecondary youth engagement. The poster illustrates how shared goal-setting, reflective evaluation, and adaptive learning processes can strengthen community-defined outcomes while supporting youth development and long-term rural vitality.
