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The Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs engages in applied public policy and management research, technical assistance services, training and education, and database development in the areas of public management and capacity building, local government economic development, planning, and public program evaluation and policy research. The Center provides assistance to local governments (counties, municipalities, and townships) in southwestern Ohio and across the state. |
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2012 - Project Highlights |
CPMRA staff will be attending and presenting at the Ohio Township Association 2012 Winter Conference in Columbus, OH, February 8-10. We hope to see you there.
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The CPMRA salutes and supports township government across the State of Ohio. |
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Hanover Township Survey Research
Hanover Township officials have asked the Center to develop and administer a survey of general attitudes regarding the quality of life as well as growth and development in Hanover Township. In addition the survey will collect residents’ attitudes concerning their assessment of township services including, street and road conditions, public safety, and parks and recreation facilities. Identifying preferences and interests of residents will assist Township officials with long-term planning efforts for the Township. This project is coordinated with an undergraduate class (POL 307 Public Opinion Lab).
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Scioto Foundation AP Mini-Grant Program Evaluation
The Center completed a program evaulation project for the Scioto Foundation's efforts (AP Mini-Grant Program and AP Summer Institute support) aimed at bolstering Advanced Placement (AP) education in Scioto County, Ohio high schools... more
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Does Collaboration Beget Collaboration?
Researchers in the Center recently submitted a research monograph to the Ohio Commission on Local Government Reform and Collaboration. The study which was funded by a research grant from the newly formed state Commission, focused on the collaborative efforts of township governments in Ohio. The report found: (1) significant levels of collaboration currently takes place across townships in Ohio; (2) concluded that interlocal governmental collaboration is not a simple concept that should be narrowly defined in the context of informal and formal agreements; and (3) and that local government collaboration moves through a progression that may ultimately lead to co-production. The research report can be
viewed here... more
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Working with Local Officials |
The Center’s primary efforts are directed
toward research and assistance to small/non-metropolitan cities,
villages, townships, and counties. Center projects are initiated
upon request from local governments or by Center staff as an ongoing
program for various local governments in the region and statewide.
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Contact CPMRA by email:
MAILING ADDRESS:
349 E. High Street,
Room 218, MSC1102A
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
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