The Center for Public Technology helps government officials throughout the state better understand, plan for and use technology in solving public problems.
A 1996 needs assessment identified a critical gap between available information technology and its use by local governments to improve service to citizens, increase productivity and reduce costs. This led to the creation of the Center for Public Technology in 2000.
The center brings an important new dimension to the level andtype of assistance the School provides to local governments, leveraging the considerable expertise of School of Government faculty in the areas of law, finance, management, and public administration.
Center for Public Technology faculty members are Shannon H. Tufts (pictured left), Director, and Maurice Ferrell (pictured right), Assistant Director.
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles