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As the largest
university-based local
government training,
advisory, and research
organization in the United
States, the School of
Government serves more
than 12,000 public officials
each year.
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The School provides
content and resources for a
wide array of local
government and judicial
officials in North Carolina.
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and judicial administration in
North Carolina.
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The School of Government
offers up to 200 courses,
workshops, webinars, and
professional conferences
each year.
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The School of Government
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bulletins, and other print and
online content related to state
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Faculty write for a number
of School of Government
blogs providing timely
updates on emerging issues.
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The School of Government
offers information and
services related to a wide
range of topics relevant to
government and judicial
officials—in-person and on a
variety of platforms.
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Master of Public
Administration Program
The UNC MPA program prepares public service leaders. The program is offered in two formats: on-campus and online.
For more information, visit mpa.unc.edu
Giving
The School of Government depends on private and public support for fulfilling its mission. Your gift will make a lasting impact on the quality of government and civic participation in North Carolina.
Knapp Library
The Joseph Palmer Knapp Library houses a large collection of material on state and local government, public administration, and management to support the School's instructional and research programs and the educational mission of the Master of Public Administration program. Reference and research services are available to all residents of North Carolina, and additional assistance is available to state and local government personnel, both elected and appointed.
- Covid-19 Response

Faculty and staff at the School of Government have worked with state and local government officials on a wide range of evaluation projects. If you would like more information about engaging the School for assistance with a project, contact David Brown at brown@sog.unc.edu or 919.843.2032.

Examples of Past Projects

A Process Evaluation and Demographic Analysis of Jury Pool Formation in North Carolina's Judicial District 15B (September 2016)

Trial Judges' Perceptions of North Carolina's Office of Indigent Defense Services: A Report on Survey Results (March 2016)

North Carolina Public School Kitchen Capacity Study (July 2015)

Evaluation of the North Carolina Super Summer Meals Pilot (July 2013)

Comparing North Carolina's Public Health Agencies: The Legal Framework, the Perspectives, and the Numbers

Final Report (May 2013)
Preliminary Report (May 2012)
Issue Brief (May 2012)
Appendices available at http://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/nc-public-health-systems-research

Evaluation of Driver Education Teaching Mode in North Carolina (January 2013)

Evaluation of the North Carolina Department of Environment's Ecosystem Enhancement Program (May 2010)

Golden LEAF Foundation's College Scholarship Program (May 2009)

Regional Councils in North Carolina (September 2008)

North Carolina's Educational Service Delivery Model for Children with Hearing or Visual Impairments (March 2008)

Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles

Appointed Board Members

Managers and Supervisors

Topics - Local and State Government

General Structure and Authority

Form of Government

Health and Human Services

Other Local Government Functions and Services

Public Education

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