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CPACS drives statewide research
Omaha World-Herald Editorial 4/30/2009
"For years, editorials here have explained in detail about the impressive ways that the University of Nebraska at Omaha is involved in programs around the state. This background is relevant to a debate in the Nebraska Legislature over a proposal from an Omaha lawmaker.
A bill introduced by State Senator Heath Mellow would provide grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood associations and small communities for community improvement efforts. The grant efforts would be overseen by UNO's College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS).
Senators will have to make a judgment on the value of the propoal and whether it would be worthwhile to redirect funds for this purpose. In any case, lawmakers should have no doubt about CPACS, which is nationally recognized for its offerings in public administration and social work. CPACS also has worked well with Omaha neighborhood associations.
As its record amply demonstrates, CPACS stands out for its capability and dedication in effective state-wide outreach. Senators should have every confidence that this is a first-class operation."
UNO's CPACS Outreach
Statewide Vision
Omaha World-Herald Editorial
We recently mentioned here that the University of Nebraska at Omaha does first-rate work through its College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS), which came up during debate on a bill before the Legislature.
The various departments that make up CPACS recently released their annual report listing all of CPACS’ various projects. Here are several excellent examples of its outreach:
Some 213 Nebraskans participated in the 33rd Annual Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute and Master Municipal Clerk Academy, held this year in North Platte. CPACS provides this important training of benefit to communities across the state.
The methamphetamine problem affects the entirety of the state. UNO’S School of Criminal Justice and Criminology has begun a project to help Nebraska communities, especially in rural areas, use telecommunications technology to facilitate the treatment of meth addicts.
The School of Public Administration supported the Nebraska Association of Counties Institute of Excellence, a yearlong, professional development program for elected and appointed county officials.
UNO is an important part of Omaha, but it also makes major contributions to the state as a whole. Nebraskans need to be aware of that.
welcome.
The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) was created amidst the social and racial turbulence occurring in Omaha in the early 1970s to ensure the university was responsive to the critical social needs and concerns of our community and state.
Central to the new college's mission was the provision of educational and training programs of the highest caliber that would prepare students for careers and leadership in the public service. Today, the College remains the only such institution in the United States to include "Community Service" in its title.
From those days 30 years ago the College has grown into a nationally recognized leader in public affairs research. Its faculty ranks among the finest in their disciplines (see Faculty & Staff Awards). Faculty, staff, and students have become integral to the community and the state through applied research, service learning and various extensive outreach activities harkening back to our responsibility to address critical social needs and concerns.
message from the dean.
Welcome to the College of Public Affairs and
Community Service Web Site. The College offers a wide range of
undergraduate and graduate academic degree and certificate programs
in social work, public administration, criminal justice, gerontology,
aviation, urban studies and general studies. Our programs are nationally recognized
for their academic excellence, research contributions, and caliber
of their alumni.
The web site provides an excellent overview of the College’s mission and strategic plan, its programs and services. I invite you to spend some time exploring what CPACS has to offer whether you are a current or potential student, an alumnus, a donor or someone interested in our academic, research or outreach programs.
I think you will find we are justifiably proud of what we have accomplished and what we offer to those interested in pursuing excellence in public service.
Should you have questions or if I can provide further information, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone (402-554-2276), email (breed@mail.unomaha.edu) or stop by for a visit at my office in Room 109 in the new CPACS Building on UNOmaha’s campus.
B. J. Reed
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CPACS Deans Office
6001 Dodge Street - CB 109
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska 68182
phone: 402-554-2276
fax: 402-554-4871
http://cpacs.unomaha.edu
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B. J. Reed, Dean
breed@mail.unomaha.edu
Kathy Menke, Assistant Dean
klmenke@mail.unomaha.edu
Sara Woods, Assistant Dean
swoods@mail.unomaha.ed
Karen Ressegieu
kressegi@mail.unomaha.edu
Angela Patton, Technology Center Coordinator
apatton@mail.unomaha.edu
CPACS building at night
Updated 5/29/09 by Melanie Kiper
