Jackson County is in west central Wisconsin with most of its land located east of Interstate 94 and a population of 21,145. The major industry sectors in the county are trade, transportation, and utilities; education and health; and public administration. The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is the single largest employer in the county.
Jackson County applied to UniverCity for the years 2023-26 to address countywide priorities in addition to projects in Black River Falls and the villages of Taylor and Melrose.
1. Fostering community identity through marketing and events in Melrose. Journalism 445: Creative Campaign Messages. Doug McLeod.
2. Recommending promotion and marketing strategies for the Village of Taylor. Journalism 445: Creative Campaign Messages. Doug McLeod.
3. Evaluating affordable housing needs in the City of Black River Falls. UniverCity Alliance Scholars Program: Independent Student Research. Amy Gangl and Urban and Regional Planning 999: Independent Professional Planning Project. Ken Genskow.
4. Developing a strategic plan for Jackson County. Urban and Regional Planning 721: Methods of Planning Analysis. Carey McAndrews.
5. Planning a biking network and future bike infrastructure in Jackson County. Library and Information Studies 620: Field Project in Library and Information Agencies. David McHugh.