Alabama
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Government and Economic Development Institute
Auburn University
The mission of the Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) at Auburn University is to promote effective government policy and management, civic engagement, economic prosperity, and improved quality of life for the State of Alabama and its communities. GEDI is recognized as one of Alabama’s top organizations for university outreach. The Institute is a primary resource for education and training, consultation, and research by the State and local governments and the economic development community.
Jeremy L. Arthur, Executive Director
Government and Economic Development Institute
213 Extension Hall
Auburn University, AL
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Center for Learning and Professional Development
University of North Alabama
Our mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities for individuals of all ages in the Shoals area and beyond. As the University’s primary outreach to non-traditional students, we focus on adults seeking continued personal and professional development, as well as employers aiming to enhance workplace skills and productivity. The Agile Strategy Lab (ASL), housed within the Center for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD), brings together pioneers in agile strategy, leadership, and collaboration science. The need for these approaches has never been greater. In a world facing complex and unprecedented challenges, it’s no longer sufficient to repair outdated systems—we must create what comes next. Through our guided methods and deep expertise, we help clients achieve meaningful results and realize their full potential.
Mary Marshall VanSant, Director
Center for Learning & Professional Development
UNA Box 5036
541 West College Street
Florence, Alabama 35632
Alaska
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Institute of Social and Economic Research
University of Alaska Anchorage
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The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) has been at the forefront of public policy research in Alaska since 1961. ISER’s multidisciplinary staff studies many of the major public
policy issues Alaska faces, along with issues important throughout the Arctic—particularly issues affecting Indigenous communities. That work helps Alaskans and residents across the North better understand the state and region’s
changing economy, population, and infrastructure—and the challenges and opportunities that come with change. We collaborate on many of these projects with partners from universities and institutions across Alaska and elsewhere
in the U.S. and Arctic. ISER faculty and research professionals teach, mentor, and do public service. They teach classes in economics, public policy, and more. They speak to public and private groups and local, state, and federal
policymakers, organize conferences and workshops; and talk with the media. Many ISER faculty serve on graduate student committees and involve undergraduate and graduate students in externally funded projects. Two research centers
are housed within ISER: the UAA Center for Alaska Education Policy Research (CAEPR) and the UAA Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services (CBHRS).
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Diane Hirshberg, Director
Institute for Social an Economic Research
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Arizona
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Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Arizona State University
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For 40 years, the Morrison Institute for Public Policy has served as Arizona's premier public policy research organization. Our dedicated team of professional researchers excels at examining trends, policies, and practices. We've worked
with government agencies and nonprofits of all sizes and missions , including direct service organizations and foundations. Our team has been to every corner of Arizona. Over the years, we've learned that investing in research up front saves time, money, and headaches later. We want to help our partners determine what's happening, what's working elsewhere, what people think, and what may be improved. We see our work as a nonpartisan public service. We conduct interviews, gather and analyze datasets, put polls into the field, assemble focus groups, and bring people together. Plus, we have all of the resources of the nation's most innovative research university, Arizona State University, at our fingertips. Morrison Institute Vision, Values, and Approach. Explore our 40th Anniversary book, which tells the history of the Institute and captures our impact over the decades.
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Andrea Whitsett, Executive Director
Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Arizona State University
411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85004-0692
Mail Code 4220
Colorado
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School of Public Affairs Institute
University of Colorado Denver
The School of Public Affairs Institute serves as an intersection between the knowledge and experience of the school and community partners. It supports faculty and students in reaching outside the classroom to make real impacts on communities and helps infuse community expertise into the academic setting. The Institute has existed in various forms for more than 35 years. Currently, the Institute is the hub for the research centers, leadership development programs and community events. The centers include: Center for Education Policy Analysis, Center for Local Government, Center on Domestic Violence, Criminology and Criminal Justice Research Initiative, Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development, and the Workshop on Policy Process Research. The Institute also houses the Rocky Mountain Leadership Program and Denver Community Leadership Forum along with the Colorado Certified Public Manager program. Individual centers also manage professional training programs and the Institute creates custom leadership development programs for Colorado entities.
Lisa VanRaemdonck, Executive Director
School of Public Affairs Institute
University of Colorado-Denver
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217
Delaware
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Institute for Public Administration
University of Delaware
The Institute for Public Administration (IPA) addresses the policy, planning, and management needs of its partners (governments and related nonprofit and private organizations) through the integration of applied research, professional development, and the education of tomorrow’s leaders. Program areas include civic education, comprehensive land-use planning, conflict resolution, economic development, education management, health policy, public policy, state and local government training, transportation policy, and water resources planning and management.
Dr. Jerome R. Lewis, Director
Institute for Public Administration
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration
University of Delaware
180 Graham Hall
Newark, DE 19716-7380
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Center for Community Research & Service
University of Delaware
The Center for Community Research & Service (CCRS), launched in 1972 as the Urban Agent Program, engages in community-based research, development and service activities in Delaware and beyond. CCRS programs in CCRS share a commitment to enhancing the well-being of people and places, particularly those that experience disadvantages relative to other communities. CCRS research activities focus on homelessness and housing, health services and public health, and child and family policy, often in collaboration with public and nonprofit organizations. CCRS administers Public Allies Delaware, part of the AmeriCorps national service network, and KIDS COUNT in Delaware, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Finally, CCRS also provides technical assistance, continuing education, and other support to community development initiatives and community-based non-profit organizations.
Stephen Metraux, Director
Center for Community Research & Service
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration
University of Delaware
180 Graham Hall
Newark, DE 19716-7380
Florida
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The Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center
Florida International University
The Jorge M. Pérez Florida International University Metropolitan Center is an applied research and training institute that provides policy solutions to public, private and non-profit organizations in South Florida. The Center is a part of the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs.
Dr. Howard Frank, Director
Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center
Florida International University
FIU@I-75
1930 SW 145 Ave, St 310
Miramar, FL 33027
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Florida Institute of Government
Florida State University
Dena Hurst, Director
Florida Institute of Government
Florida State University Research Foundation Complex
3200 Commonwealth Blvd., Suite 7
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Georgia
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A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and Research
Kennesaw State University
The A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and Research at Kennesaw State University provides a wide range of technical assistance across a broad range of policy areas to governmental entities at various levels, as well as non-profit organizations. The Burruss Institute supports Kennesaw State University’s commitment to community outreach by conducting applied research and providing resource acquisition, strategic planning and training and technical assistance to local and regional nonprofit organizations, and government agencies and officials. The Institute utilizes the expertise of professional staff and the University faculty to analyze and research public sector issues and problems in order to provide key community decision-makers with information to help them solve problems and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Christy Storey, Director of Operations
A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and Research
Kennesaw State University
3333 Busbee Dr., NW, Box 3302
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia
At the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government, we inform, inspire, and innovate so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are committed to excellence in government through a wide variety of technical assistance, training programs, applied research, and technology solutions. In doing so, we work extensively with governments across Georgia and beyond to develop the knowledge and skills that elected officials, professional staff, and appointed board members need to manage effectively in the 21st Century. And we are proud to be an integral part of the University of Georgia's land-grant based Public Service and Outreach mission of improving people's lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues.
Rob Gordon, Director
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
201 North Milledge Ave.
Athens, GA 30602-5482
Idaho
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Idaho Policy Institute
Boise State University
Idaho Policy Institute's staff, students and faculty researchers provide objective research to inform decision making. We help public, private, and nonprofit leaders use evidence-based practices to overcome challenges and navigate change. Innovation and a commitmentto public service guide our research. All research is done with the goal to meet current and critical needs in communities.
Dr. Vanessa Fry, Director
Idaho Policy Institute
1910 University Drive, MS 1935
Boise, Idaho 83725
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Frank Church Institute
Boise State University
The Frank Church Institute at Boise State University promotes civic education, public service, and deliberative democracy, grounded in the principles Senator Frank Church held dear—democratic participation, environmental stewardship, and
global engagement. In collaboration with the School of Public Service, the Institute supports programs and public-facing research that help academics, journalists, teachers, and citizens better understand the political and civic environment
in the Mountain West.
Dr. Sam Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs
Frank Church Institute
1910 University Drive, MS 1935
Boise, Idaho 83725
McClure Center for Public Policy Research
University of Idaho
The James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research serves as a convener of diverse stakeholders and provides reliable, nonpartisan information on a broad range of topics.
Mission: The McClure Center conducts evidence-based research to inform public policy; communicates reliable policy findings in an accessible manner; convenes and collaborates with a diverse group of stakeholders; engages students in
public policy; and advances the University of Idaho as a leader in public policy research. Consistent with Senator and Louise McClure's legacy, the core of the McClure Center’s mission is to serve the public through the application of
scientifically based research to the public policy process.
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Dr. Katherine Himes, Director
McClure Center for Public Policy Research
514 W. Jefferson Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
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Indiana
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Purdue Policy Research Institute
Purdue University
The Purdue Policy Research Institute (PPRI) convenes researchers and policy influencers to catalyze research that influences data-driven policymaking and assessment.PPRI is known for its strong track record of interdisciplinary research excellence, its ability to translate empirical findings to policy and general audiences, its impact on policy and practice, and its development of proven methodologies for effective multi-stakeholder engagement at the local, state, national, and global levels. Located in Purdue's Discovery Park District, PPRI has led multi-disciplinary seed grant programs at Purdue University dedicated to addressing global grand challenges, has been part of several federally and privately funded multidisciplinary projects, and has co-designed and co-facilitated training programs worldwide to build the capacity needed to sustain initiatives beyond the institute's involvement.
Dr. Stacey L. Connaughton, Director
JPurdue Policy Research Institute, Discovery Park District
Purdue University
Burton D. Morgan Center
1201 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1971
Kansas
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KU Public Management Center
The University of Kansas
The KU Public Management Center is the professional development arm of KU's School of Public Affairs and Administration and offers educational programs to meet the leadership training needs for public service professionals throughout the state of Kansas. The Center's programs prepare leaders, develop professionalism in the public workforce, and link KU resources to the challenges of public management. The KU Public Management Center also provides consulting services to governmental and nonprofit entities, including strategic planning, needs assessments and community engagement.
Kristi Northcutt, Director
KU Public Management Center
School of Public Affairs & Administration
The University of Kansas
4060 Wescoe Hall
1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045-3177
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Public Policy and Management Center
Wichita State University
The Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State University is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with the public and private sectors to conduct research, evaluation, training, and community development. For more than 60 years, the PPMC has been committed to enhancing public service to best serve your community.
Misty Bruckner, Director
Public Policy and Management Center
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount St., Box 211
Wichita, KS 67260
Maryland
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Schaefer Center for Public Policy
University of Baltimore
Established in 1985, The Schaefer Center is an applied research unit located within the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore. The mission of the Schaefer Center is to serve the public and not-for-profit sectors of the Baltimore metropolitan area and the State of Maryland by providing program evaluation, strategic planning, performance measurement, management consulting, policy analysis, opinion research, conflict management consulting, and professional development services. The Center is home to the Maryland Certified Public Manager
® Program. The Center’s professional staff includes experts in program evaluation, strategic planning, performance measurement, survey research, policy analysis, survey research, organizational analysis, management information systems, human services administration, social policy, negotiation and conflict management, and economic analysis. The philosophy behind the Center is to combine scholarly research and quality teaching with effective public service. In all its endeavors, the emphasis of the Schaefer Center is on translating the knowledge and skills of the University community to “knowledge that works” to solve real-world problems and to producing tangible, usable results.
Dr. Ann Cotten, Director
Schaefer Center for Public Policy
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Institute for Governmental Service and Research
University of Maryland
Founded in 1947, the Institute for Governmental Service and Research (IGSR) is dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and communities through its work in areas of public health and safety, justice administration, health information technologies, leadership and governance, and organizational effectiveness. IGSR partners with local governments, state and federal agencies, university researchers, and community organizations on projects that strengthen effectiveness and efficiency, promote evidence-based practices, and improve policy and outcomes. The Institute performs evaluation studies, community surveys, data analysis, strategic planning consultation, training, and technical assistance.
Stephan Sherman, Associate Director
Institute for Governmental Service and Research
University of Maryland
8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 100
College Park, MD 20740
Massachusetts
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Donahue Institute
University of Massachusetts
Established in 1971, the UMass Donahue Institute is a public service, research, and economic development arm of the University of Massachusetts. Our mission is to apply theory and innovation to solve real-world challenges and
enable our clients to achieve their goals and aspirations. We serve clients in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors in the Commonwealth and throughout the nation and the world.
Dr. Johan Uvin, Executive Director
Donahue Institute
100 Venture Way, Suite 9
Hadley, Massachusetts 01035
Moakley Center for Public Management
Suffolk University
The Moakley Center has been working with local and regional public agencies and nonprofit organizations for over 45 years, providing education, training, and research opportunities for public servants and community leaders. Today, the Moakley Center’s mission is to bridge the resources of academia with the needs of the community. Its priorities are to: 1) Build human capital in the public service arena, most actively through year-long rigorous public management and leadership certificates, as well as through “short-course” trainings in government finance, human resources, and other subjects. 2) Promote dialogue on important public policy issues—our location is perfect for this, within sight of both the Massachusetts State House and Boston City Hall. 3) Support and advise community organizations in meeting their service missions, through consulting and cooperative partnerships for leadership education programming.
Brendan Burke, Director
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108
Michigan
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Institute for Public Policy and Social Research
Michigan State University
The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University builds problem-solving relationships among policymakers and researchers and applies research and best practices to issues facing the State of Michigan. Activities focus on issue education, political leadership training, and survey research. Specific programs include the Michigan Political Leadership Program which trains Michigan residents for future public office, the Legislative Leadership Program which trains Michigan residents for future public office, the Legislative Leadership Program provides training for new legislators and staff, and the Rosenthal Internship Program educates legislative interns. The Michigan Applied Public Policy Research grant program encourages policy-relevant research through theory and practices, and a monthly public policy forum series presents research on relevant issues to policymakers, stakeholders, administration officials and staff. The Office for Survey Research within the Institute conducts major state surveys and other contract research including a State of the State Survey which tracks public opinion, and the Michigan Policy Insiders Panel tracking elite opinion.
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Arnold Weinfeld
Director for Workforce and Economic Development Partnerships, Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship
Associate Director, Institute
for Public Policy and Social Research, College of Social Science
Berkey Hall, 509 E. Circle Drive, Room 321
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
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Mississippi
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Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development
Mississippi State University
The John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development was established at Mississippi State University in 1976 and named in honor of United States Senator John C. Stennis, a 1923 graduate of Mississippi State. The John C. Stennis Institute of Government performs a threefold mission: (1) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Mississippi state and local governments through basic and applied research, training, technical assistance, and service; (2) to provide technical assistance and research for both rural development in Mississippi and regional activities in the Southeast; and (3) to promote civic education and citizen involvement in the political process.
Dr. Dallas Breen, Executive Director
John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development
Mississippi State University
P.O. Drawer LV
The Depot Building
Mississippi State, MS 39762-5916
Missouri
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Harry S Truman School of Government and Public Affairs/ Institute of Public Policy
University of Missouri
Established in 2000 as an integral part of the Truman School of Public Affairs, Institute of Public Policy (IPP) conducts independent, non-partisan research and analysis to inform public policy and benefit all Missourians. The Institute's research and analysis centers on four policy areas: community, economic development, education, and health. IPP works with state and local public and nonprofit agencies to evaluate programs and provide evidence-based analysis and recommendations for program improvement and conducts research to understand the impact of policy and policy changes and to inform policy development and implementation.
Dr. Sara Gable, Director
Institute of Public Policy Phone: 573-882-4628 | Email: gables@missouri.edu
Emily Johnson, Associate Director of Operations
Institute of Public Policy
Phone: 573-884-5473 | Email: johnsonemi@missouri.edu
Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs
137 Middlebush Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Montana
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Local Government Center
Montana State University
Established in 1985, the Local Government Center strengthens the capacity of Montana’s local governmental units by providing training, technical assistance, and research to local officials. In addition to directing certification training for newly elected officials and municipal clerks, the Center also provides high-quality facilitation and on-demand training on a variety of topics, including ethics, good governance, leadership development, strategic planning, and community engagement. In 2009 the Center organizationally aligned with Montana State University Extension and participates in Extension’s outreach mission.
Dan Clark, Director
Local Government Center
Montana State University
Culbertson Hall 235-A
P.O. Box 170535
Bozeman, MT 59717
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Nebraska
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Public Policy Center
University of Nebraska
Over the past 20 years, the PPC has worked with a wide variety of local, state, and federal organizations to help external partners utilize University resources to research important questions and bring about real-world solutions. The PPC can assist with policy-oriented research, consulting, data collection (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys) and analysis, program evaluation and management, as well as strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Center faculty and staff are dedicated to employing their disciplinary approaches, along with the expertise of policymakers and the voices of stakeholders, to create public policy that responds to a variety of needs and issues within our community.
Dr. Mario Scalora, Director
Public Policy Center
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 401
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0228
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Center for Public Affairs Research
University of Nebraska Omaha
The Center for Public Affairs Research collaboratively produces and disseminates high-quality public scholarship about topics that impact the lives of Nebraskans. Ongoing projects from CPAR include policy analyses for the Planning Committee of the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska Rural Transit Project, and designation by the U.S. Census Bureau as a statewide liaison for disseminating a range of data products. Learn more at cpar.unomaha.edu
Dr. Josie Schafer, Director
Center for Public Affairs Research
6001 Dodge St. CPACS 108
Omaha, Nebraska 68182
New Hampshire
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Carsey School of Public Policy
University of New Hampshire
The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire is widely known for its research, policy education, and civic engagement work. The school publishes policy-relevant research briefs, offers four master's degree programs,
and brings people together for thoughtful dialogue to address societal challenges. Its four research centers focus on impact finance, demography, engaged communities, and social policy and it provides master's programs in public policy,
public administration, community development, and global conflict & human security.
Dr. Stephen Bird, Director
Carsey School of Public Policy
Huddleston Hall, University of New Hampshire
97 Main Street
Durham, NY 03824
New Jersey
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The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs
Rutgers University Camden
The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) at Rutgers-Camden has been a long-standing and trusted regional community partner for over 20 years. WRI honors former Senator Rand’s dedication to Southern New Jersey and exists
to produce and highlight community-focused research and evaluation leading to sound public policy and practice in the region. With that as a foundation, WRI convenes and engages stakeholders in making the connections across research,
policy, and practice in support of Camden City and Southern New Jersey residents. Using social science research methods, WRI specializes in transforming data into actionable information across a variety of areas, including workforce
development, education, transportation, and public/population health. WRI reinforces and amplifies Rutgers' research, teaching, and service goals by connecting the multidisciplinary expertise of faculty to regional problems, developing
research and professional skills in students, and linking the resources of higher education to communities in Southern New Jersey.
Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong, Director
The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs
Rutgers University
411 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102
The Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services
Montclair State University
The Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services (CREEHS) at Montclair State University helps organizations leverage data to enhance programs and improve community well-being. We provide program evaluation, applied research, program planning, technical assistance, and capacity-building services in the areas of education (e.g., early childhood, P-12, postsecondary), public health (e.g., food insecurity, community health), and human services (e.g., substance use, service learning). Our clients include state and municipal agencies, community-based organizations, higher education institutions, school districts, and foundations. Recent projects include program evaluations of grant-funded initiatives, strategic planning facilitation, large-scale school-based surveys, community health needs assessments, capacity building around performance measurement, and technical assistance on measurement and evaluation. Our approach is anchored in a commitment to high-quality, stakeholder-engaged, and utility-focused service that draws upon the multi-disciplinary expertise of our innovative research team.
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Dr. Eden Kyse, Director,
Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services
University Hall, Suite 3124
One Normal Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07043
New York
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The Center for New York City and State Law
New York Law School
The Center for New York City and State Law is a civic engagement hub, providing exploration, explanation, and analysis of New York City and State government, policy, and law, and suggesting reforms to make government more effective and
efficient. The Center makes New York city and state government more transparent, understandable, and effective through a variety of programs and publications. It pursues its mission through news and explainer articles; research and
analysis; a wide variety of public events featuring expert guests; in-depth podcast conversations; and other methods. The Center hosts the CityLaw Breakfast series, which features prominent speakers discussing current government and
political issues. The Center also sponsors continuing legal education seminars and other lectures and trainings. The Center also sponsors policy and budget briefings, conferences on major policy and legal issues, book talks with authors,
continuing legal education seminars, and other lectures and trainings.
Stephen Louis, Counsel and Distinguished Fellow
New York Law School
185 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
North Carolina
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Institute for Emerging Issues
North Carolina State University
Today’s complex challenges require citizens who can work together by identifying shared interests and then act collaboratively to achieve common goals. IEI was founded in 2002 to do just that. IEI works at two levels to identify and advance public policy ideas in North Carolina: on a statewide level through high profile convenings and on a community level by working intensively with small cohorts of local communities who are interested in moving forward ideas identified through convenings.
Sarah Langer Hall, Director
Institute for Emerging Issues
North Carolina State University
Centennial Campus Box 7406
Raleigh, NC 27695
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School of Government
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The School of Government works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. Established in 1931 as the Institute of Government, the School provides educational, advisory, and research services for state and local governments. The School of Government is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and specialized centers focused on criminal justice, information technology, environmental finance, and others. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government offers more than 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members respond to thousands of advising requests annually and publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. Each day that the General Assembly is in session, the School produces the Daily Bulletin Online, which reports on the day’s activities for members of the legislature and others who need to follow the course of legislation.
Aimee Wall, Dean
School of Government
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB#3330, Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
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Urban Institute
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute: seeking solutions to the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing our communities for more than 50 years. Founded in 1969, the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute is our region’s applied research and community outreach center. We seek solutions to the complex social, economic and environmental challenges facing our communities. We engage expertise across a diverse set of disciplines and life experiences to curate data, and we conduct actionable research and policy analysis that helps us make better decisions to benefit us all.
Lori Thomas, Executive Director
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and Charlotte Regional Data Trust
Ohio
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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Ohio University
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is a leading public service college partnership in Ohio, nationally recognized for its commitment to partnering with the region and state to provide solutions to challenges facing communities, the economy, health, and the environment. Ranked as the 39th Most Innovative Public Service School in the nation and 62nd U.S. News and World Report Best Public Affairs Grad School, the Voinovich School’s educational approach involves students, professionals, faculty, students, and partners working together to apply their knowledge in making a difference in the lives of the citizens in Appalachia and the state of Ohio. The Voinovich School’s distinction among public service schools is its ability to build public-private partnerships with nonprofit organizations, government and businesses to create public value by leveraging the expertise of its 47 faculty and adjuncts and 84 professionals and executives-in-residence. The college integrates services, investment and talent development to grow companies, build community collaboratives and non-profit organizations, and improve government delivery of services. Home to the Executive Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Environmental Studies and Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience degree programs and certificates, along with the George V. Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service, the Voinovich School engages nearly 200 students and many more public service professionals in hands-on learning opportunities and networking to enhance their careers and bring their ideas to life.
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Dr. Tracy Plouck, Dean
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Ohio University
Building 21, The Ridges
Athens, OH 45701
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John Glenn College of Public Affairs
The Ohio State University
The Glenn College prepares students to be leaders in public service and nonprofit organizations, conducts research to solve public problems and improve public policy, and shares its knowledge with the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to make a difference in Ohio, the nation, and the world. Within the College, the professional development unit provides continuing education for public and nonprofit professionals across a lifetime of public service and technical assistance for federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit agencies.
Greg Moody, Director, Professional Development
John Glenn College of Public Affairs
1810 College Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma County Officer Training Program
Oklahoma State University
The mission of the County Training Program is to help county government officers and their staff execute their duties more effectively, efficiently and professionally. The County Training Program provides several resources including short-courses, handbooks, other publications, tutorials, webinars, and technical assistance. Certification/Accreditation are key programs. County elected officers are partners in these efforts. They serve on advisory boards, help create published materials, and sometimes participate directly in instruction.
Dr. Notie Lansford, Professor, Extension Economist, Program Leader
Oklahoma County Officer Training Program
308 Ag Hall, Dept. of Ag. Econ.
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
Oregon
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Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, Center for Public Service
Portland State University
The Center for Public Service works to enhance the legitimacy of -- and citizen trust in -- public service institutions and the people who work for them through applied research, training, education, and other talent-building programs and services that are custom-tailored for the specific needs of the public and non-profit sectors. The Center, which is housed in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, connects the resources of faculty, students, community-based experts, and other university programs to the needs of practitioners and organizations in the local, state, federal, tribal government, and nonprofit sectors in both the U.S. and internationally, to improve the effectiveness of public service professionals and organizations in our regional communities, and around the globe.
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Sara Saltzberg, Director
PSU Center for Public Service
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Pennsylvania
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Floyd Institute for Public Policy
Franklin & Marshall College
The mission of the Floyd Institute is to improve the quality of public policy through research, training, and constructive interactions between the academic and policy-making communities. The Floyd Institute is a gathering place for faculty,
policy makers, students and the public to discuss policy issues via colloquia, conferences, lectures, workshops, and research. The Floyd Institute’s mission is carried out through the work of the Center for Opinion Research and the Center for Politics and Public Affairs.
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Berwood A. Yost, Director
Floyd Institute for Public Policy
Center for Opinion Research
Franklin & Marshall College PO Box 3003 Lancaster, PA 17604
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Penn State Outreach
The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Outreach supports the University’s public impact mission through: growing Penn State’s collective impact by cultivating a more unified outreach across University and Commonwealth communities to support the needs
of Pennsylvanians; enhancing student success by fostering experiential learning through programming, opportunities, and partnerships; and striving toward a self-sustaining financial model through innovative revenue generation,
internal fiscal responsibility, and external partnerships and sponsorships. We connect Penn State to Pennsylvania by offering diverse programming to constituents of all ages, backgrounds, and locations, partnering with
state and federal agencies, providing services to the broader University community, creating place-based experiential learning, and collaborating across campuses and colleges. We represent Penn State’s collective outreach
and community engagement footprint across 25 campuses, all 67 counties, and beyond.
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Dr. Larry D. Terry, II, Vice President for Outreach
100 Innovation Boulevard, Suite 324
State College, PA 16803
South Carolina
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Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Coastal Carolina University
The Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy creates public value by connecting a variety of stakeholders through the production and dissemination of quality, non-partisan survey and policy research and leadership studies and training. We aim to equip students with research and analysis skills, provide scholars with an outlet for investigating important questions about governance and policy, and communicate with both public servants and citizens about policy issues, alternatives, and preferences. These goals reflect our belief that individuals across our community, state, and nation can improve governance and solve big problems by working together on a basis of mutual knowledge and understanding.
Jacqueline Kurlowski, Director
Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Coastal Carolina University
125 W. Chanticleer Drive
Conway, SC 29528
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Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities
College of Charleston
The Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities is an interdisciplinary initiative of the College of Charleston whose mission is to leverage the intellectual resources of the College to support the economic and cultural vibrancy of the City of Charleston and other communities throughout South Carolina and the United States. With access to the resources of the College of Charleston's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Riley Center seeks to be a leader in livable community research, education, and practice. The Riley Center defines "livable communities" as those which are economically and culturally vibrant, with equitable access for all residents to education, jobs, healthcare, and housing as well as diverse opportunities in arts, culture, and recreation. The Center achieves its mission by connecting community needs with faculty, staff, and student expertise.The Center has five core competencies under which it offers a variety of services. These five areas are: 1) Nonprofit and Local Government Support; 2) Public Health and Sustainability; 3) Public Safety; 4) Education, Arts, and Culture; 5) Urban Design, Planning, and Housing.
Dr. Kendra Stewart, Director
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
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Tennessee
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Institute for Public Service
University of Tennessee
The Institute for Public Service was created in 1971 “to provide continuing research and technical assistance to state and local government and industry and to meet more adequately the need for information and research in business and government.” To help meet this legislatively mandated mission, the institute is composed of seven agencies including the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS), the County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS), the Center for Industrial Services (CIS), the Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC), the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, the Tennessee Language Center (TLC), and the Center for Local Planning (CLP). IPS also oversees the Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource of Tennessee (SMART). IPS staff, numbering 200 across the state, provide on-site technical assistance and training, as well as regional conferences and programs on a variety of issues. The institute does this by operating 12 offices across the state and using a variety of technology platforms.
Dr. Herb Byrd III, Vice President
Institute for Public Service
University of Tennessee
1610 University Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37921
Utah
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Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
University of Utah
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute develops and shares economic, demographic, and public policy data and research that helps individuals and the community make INFORMED DECISIONS.™ We are Utah’s economic, demographic, and public policy experts. We oversee the preparation of the Economic Report to the Governor; serve as economic advisors to state and local governments; prepare the state’s official population estimates and projections; serve as home to the U.S. Census Bureau State Data Center Program; conduct public purpose survey research; and host events to foster fruitful conversation. The Gardner Policy Institute is an honest broker of INFORMED RESEARCH, that guides INFORMED DISCUSSIONS, and leads to INFORMED DECISIONS.™
Jennifer Robinson, Chief of Staff
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
411 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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Janet Quinney Lawson institute for Land, Water & Air
Utah State University
The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air at Utah State University has been dubbed the “red telephone” for challenges with Utah’s shared natural resources. Building upon Utah State University’s land-grant legacy, the Institute serves the state by equipping decision makers with the data they need to drive informed land, water, and air policy for Utah. The Institute is a major interdisciplinary initiative which focuses on convening the right stakeholders to research, study, and better understand the daunting challenges facing Utah.
Stephanie Frohman, Associate Director
4999 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
Virginia
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Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service provides leadership development; consulting; data analysis; and research-based, unbiased information to state and local officials, policy makers, community leaders, and members of the general public in urban and rural areas alike. The Cooper Center's approximately 40-member staff includes experts in public management, demography, economics and public finance, political science, leadership and organizational development, workforce issues, and survey research. As a unit in the Karsh Institute of Democracy at the University of Virginia, the Cooper Center is an experiential expression of the Institute's study and support of democracy worldwide, and actively demonstrates UVA's dedication to public service. Guided by the values of access, collaboration, and impact, the Cooper Center prides itself on helping build strong, well-informed communities across Virginia and beyond. The Center has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, and Southwest Virginia.
Eric Scorsone, Executive Director
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 40026
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4206
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West Virginia
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Regional Research Institute
West Virginia University
The Regional Research Institute (RRI) at West Virginia University conducts pioneering interdisciplinary research on social and economic issues that are best addressed at the regional level and that advances regional development policy. The RRI also provides learning opportunities and research support for faculty members and students at West Virginia University on a variety of projects. RRI continues to evolve by integrating new econometric methods from spatial analysis and data science. The RRI is particularly focused on predominantly rural regions in the U.S. with an emphasis on West Virginia and Appalachia.
Heather Stephens, Director
Regional Research Institute (RRI)
886 Chestnut Ridge Road
5th Floor | PO Box 6825
Morgantown, WV 26506
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