Fall 2009 (Vol. 8, No. 4)
UP FOR THE COUNT. The Georgia 2000 information system helps leaders target their 2010 census efforts.
PAY PLAN OVERHAUL. Vinson Institute human resources management specialists help a newly consolidated technical college merge pay plans for all employees.
COASTAL CONCERNS. A detailed assessment provides coastal leaders with a guide for planning their communities' future.
PARKS AND RECREATION. A new supervisory development program for local recreation and parks officials is premiered.
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH. Liberia legislative training; China public manager training
REAL-WORLD PERSPECTIVES. Gaining a real-world perspective is a key part of the curriculum for a graduate course in local government management.
STATE DISASTER PLANNING. Web-based technology developed by the Institute helps state officials pinpoint natural disaster sites.... Check out the new ITOS Web presence.
NOW ON FACEBOOK. The Vinson Institute is now on Facebook.
TRAINING UPDATE. Addressing budget cuts was just one of the topics covered during training at the ACCG Fall Policy Conference.... Also, new planning and zoning workshops are announced.
BY THE BOOK. A comprehensive study of public library funding sources and service delivery options is completed.
OUTSTANDING OUTEACH. Warren Brown is appointed to a special census study panel of the National Academy of Sciences.... Juanita Blount-Clark is honored for her work for Georgia families.... Rusty Brooks is one of three international experts to speak at Sichuan conference.
