Center for Public Affairs Research

  • Road to 2020 Census: How Communities Can Prepare

    Register now to attend the Road to 2020 Census: How Communities Can Prepare on July 20 to learn what your community needs to do now to get ready for the 2020 Census. City managers, city/county intergovernmental affairs, planners, county managers, council of government staff, and anyone who will take a lead in getting their city/county ready for the 2020 Census should attend. Registration is free. Learn more

  • Registration is now open!

    Registration is now open for the 28th Annual Nebraska Data Users Conference, August 16, 2017. Seats for computer training are limited, so register soon! Learn more

  • Certificate in Fundraising Management

    Registration for Certificate in Fundraising Management Fall 2017 is now open. Learn more

  • 2017 Nebraska Population Estimates

    The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates on Mar. 23. Learn more

  • Like us on facebook

    Like us on Facebook to get daily posts about new data and data sources: facebook.com/unocpar Learn more

As a research and community outreach unit of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, CPAR excites collaboration between state and local government, local and regional media and other entities throughout the region. We can help an economic development group or nonprofit organization better analyze its data or assist a small business or neighborhood association gain a deeper understanding of the market for its products or services. With CPAR’s assistance, you will have better access to data and the tools to interpret it properly.

CPAR’s experienced staff members have expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, allowing them to make a positive impact on the city, the state and the nation..

Leading Data Analysis and Sharing

CPAR is the lead agency for the Nebraska State Data Center and can provide the technical assistance to find and understand the data your organization needs for research, administration, planning, decision making, programming, grant proposals and reporting. 

We share interesting data and stories in our daily posts on facebook. Like us and stay informed about the latest statistics and CPAR events. 

On-Campus Training and Workshops

We provide one-on-one or small-group training workshops and webinars on popular data tools such as American FactFinder. The Census Bureau considers our Annual Data User Conference to be one of the longest-running and best-attended such conferences in the nation. The 25th Annual Data Users Conference was held August 19, 2014.

Survey and Evaluation Research Assistance

Through our Consortium for Organizational Research and Evaluation we can connect your organization with faculty consultants at UNO to assist with survey design, sampling, needs assessment, organizational and program performance analysis, planning and applied research. 

State Policy Research

The college’s Nebraska State Policy Initiative allows us to partner with UNO faculty to compile policy databases and write and publish reports, articles, books and briefs on policy issues in the state.