The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing. In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of law, helps make sense of the “alphabet soup” as he talks […]
On this episode we are featuring Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. This program provides college education, life skills, and reentry support to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men and women to help them make a positive impact on their own lives, their families, and communities. Program participation is associated […]
In this episode, “Friend Request Accepted: Using Technology and Social Capital,” we feature Family Independence Initiative of Detroit. This program partners with families to improve education, housing, and transportation for its participants. They use a unique technology application called UpTogether that allows participants to connect. For more information, visit http://aspe.hhs.gov/social-capital
In this episode, “Close-Knit Communities for Better Outcomes: Using Peer Groups,” we feature the Building Wealth and Health Network, a program designed to incentivize entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It features opportunities for parents and care-givers of young children to increase their income and savings, […]
In this episode, Leisha DeHart Davis discusses effective workplace routines and strategies that keeps employees engaged and motivated.
In this episode, faculty members Frayda Bluestein and Norma Houston discuss the legal and ethical issues that govern when officials should avoid accepting gifts and favors and explain what the law says on the issue.
In this episode, Margaret Henderson provides strategies for local elected officials to deal with intransigent, cross-cutting problems where no one entity is in charge.
This episode is about how conflicts arise daily in elected office and there are respectful ways to manage it. The podcast also includes tips from Yadkin County Commissioner Kevin Austin and Morrisville Town Council Member Liz Johnson.
The water we drink, the streets we drive on, the police and fire protection we rely on – local governments provide these and other services every day. They set the parameters for quality of life in your community. Local Governments are close to you, but how much do you really […]