Data for Decision Making Leaders

This event qualifies for .2 CEUs

This event qualifies for 2 CPEs

This event qualifies for TBD ICMA

Objectives

»» Learn new skills using various online tools to assist in decision-making processes

»» Gain an understanding of the limitations of public data sources

Description

Government leaders and decision-makers are pressured to make “evidence-based” decisions, but what does that mean? With seemingly endless sources of data available and limitless interpretations, how do we know which data sources to trust and how to use their information? This workshop focuses on a few essential online resources that provide reliable data for important public policy issues affecting your communities. Participants will receive hands-on guidance in accessing useful websites and applying simple tools to retrieve and display basic data. They also will receive an easy-to-understand reference manual to help them replicate what they learned back in their office.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Ms. Sherrie Taylor is a Research Associate for CGS with primary responsibility for conducting demographic and analyses for a range of public and non‐profit organizations. She also structures and interprets large administrative databases for several state agencies and is skilled in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications to turn static tables into visual displays and to translate statistical analysis into spatial relationships. Sherrie has a Bachelor�s degree in Political Science, a Master�s degree in Public Administration and is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Policy and Public Administration, all from NIU. She has also received a Graduate Study in Geographic Systems Analysis Certification from NIU.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association