Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL Employee Directory
Public Policy OfficesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Based in DeKalb, Illinois, the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University provides expertise to help decision-makers implement efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective approaches to economic, social, and information-management issues. Founded in 1969, CGS assembles interdisciplinary teams to collaborate with government at all levels as well as nonprofit organizations, school districts, community colleges, park districts, library districts, land-conservation districts, land developers, healthcare agencies, and utilities. It operates within the public policy field to support applied analysis and practical implementation. CGS organizes its work around six practice areas: association management; data informatics; organizational development, governance and training; strategic management, policy and community development; survey research and data visualization; and workforce development and economic analysis. The center also runs training opportunities such as the Civic Leadership Academy, customized training, and the Illinois Financial Forecast Forum. Its client base includes government entities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, park and library districts, land-conservation districts, land developers, healthcare agencies, and utilities.