Levin College of Urban Affairs - CSU - News of the week 6.1.09

Here's what’s happening at the Levin College...

Forum Program "Restoring Prosperity to Cleveland "
2009 Dean's Distinguished Alumni Award-CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Urban Studies graduate receives internship from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC)
Center for Leadership Development Event-"The Mindful Leader"
Chris Ronayne named a CSU Distinguished Alumnus
ArcGIS Workshop
Levin College Out and About

Forum Program, "Restoring Prosperity to Cleveland "

Monday, June 8, 2009 . 10:30 a.m.
Location: The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University . 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland
About the mini-summit : As part of the Brookings Institution/Greater Ohio Restoring Prosperity to Ohio Initiative, join Policy Bridge and corporate, civic, political, academic and philanthropic leaders from the Cleveland area to explore alignment of the Cleveland urban revitalization agenda with state reforms.

The Cleveland Mini-Summit will build on the momentum and success of the Brookings/Greater Ohio Restoring Prosperity to Ohio Summit held last fall. The State Summit launched the Restoring Prosperity to Ohio Initiative and unveiled a state reform agenda with the goal of revitalizing the state’s communities and reinvigorating their economic competitiveness.

The goal of the Cleveland Mini-Summit is to align the Cleveland urban revitalization agenda more closely with state reforms and charge local leaders with advancing the agenda. Ohio House Speaker Budish and Cleveland Mayor Jackson have confirmed their participation, and a range of business, city and neighborhood Cleveland leaders have been invited. Bruce Katz, Brookings Vice President and Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, is invited to give the national perspective.

The plenary discussion will focus on addressing Cleveland’s plans for establishing and coalescing around an urban and regional revitalization vision, and the importance of the state’s role and federal resources in achieving that vision. Breakout sessions will engage participants in discussing local actions in five areas – quality of place, housing, infrastructure/transportation, economic engines/innovation and workforce – to help flesh out the state action agenda that was framed in the fall.

Agenda and registration here.

2009 Dean's Distinguished Alumni Award--CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Each year the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs honors and celebrates the achievement and public service record of one of its alumni. These alumni are selected by a committee comprised of Levin College alumni, faculty and staff. They have excelled in their careers and have demonstrated dedication to community service. Together, the Distinguished Alumni represent and symbolize the commitment made by each and every alumnus of the Levin College. In many respects, they also represent the College itself, for they serve as national ambassadors to our mission of public service.

Nominations are being accepted for 2009. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. The nomination deadline is Monday, June 8, 2009. Nomination form here.

Anthony Gutowski ('09 MS in Urban Studies) receives internship from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC)

Congratulations to Anthony (Tony) Gutowski on receiving an internship from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC). The LSC internship is very prestigious and highly competitive. Tony participated in this year's Columbus Seminar that is led by Dr. Vera Vogelsang-Coombs and Patrick Sweeney. He credits his experience on the Seminar with preparing him for the LSC interviews. The URL for the LSC internship is http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/internship/index.html.

Center for Leadership Development Event-"The Mindful Leader"

The Center for Leadership Development and the Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Group
present The Mindful Leader: Bringing the Wisdom of Mindfulness to the Work Place on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in the Dively Auditorium. Meet author Michael Carroll, author of Awake at Work and The Mindful Leader.

5:30 - 6: 30 p.m. Book Signing (books available for purchase at event).6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Program.

For more information and online registration or contact Suzanne Pokorny by June 10, 2009.

Chris Ronayne named a CSU Distinguished Alumnus

Congratulations to Christopher S. Ronayne (’97 MUPDD) who will receive the CSU 2009 Distinguished Alumni award representing the Levin College of Urban Affairs. Ronayne is the President of University Circle, Inc. and former Director of Planning for the City of Cleveland (under Mayor Jane Campbell). Chris continues to be actively engaged with the Levin College and CSU. He is a member of the college’s Visiting Committee, has guest lectured in urban affairs classes, and is a mentor in the college’s mentoring program. The Distinguished Alumni event is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center. For information about tickets, call (216) 687-2078.

ArcGIS Workshop

ArcGIS Workshop—July 13-15, 2009. For more information and registration http://urban.csuohio.edu/nodis/workshops/gis_workshop_07_2009.html

LCUA Out and About

Kirby Date, AICP, Center for Planning Research and Practice, presented on "Best Local Land Use Practices" at the Ohio Stormwater Conference in the Cincinnati area on May 15.

Kirby Date, AICP, Center for Planning Research and Practice, and Dr. Wendy Kellogg, Professor of Urban Planning, both presented at the annual conference of the International Association of Great Lakes Research in Toledo, Ohio, on May 19, 2009. IAGLR is an organization of academic and agency researchers whose work focuses on the science and policy aspects of large lake management, primarily the Great Lakes Basin of North America. Ms. Date presented on research and technical assistance for the Best Local Land Use Practices programs she runs for the Ohio Balanced Growth Program of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. That research has been conducted as part of the multi-year contract with the Center for Planning Research and Practice at the Levin College. Dr. Kellogg presented on research analyzing several collaborative watershed planning processes, another part of the Balanced Growth Program In addition to her individual presentation, Dr. Kellogg organized the session in which these presentations appeared. The session, which included thirteen papers over one day of the conference, was entitled Local and Regional Collaborative Environmental Policy, Planning and Management Initiatives to Protect the Great Lakes.

Dr. Joel Elvery was quoted in the Plain Dealer article, "Unemployment in Northeast Ohio's counties is dramatcially higher than last year."

Dr. Ned Hill was quoted in the Akron Beacon Journal's article, "Analyzing the Plusquellic factor: Study shows the value of leadership in a tough economy."

Dr. Ned Hill was quoted in the Plain Dealer story, "Cuyahoga County land bank could launch Cleveland renewal."

The Center for Public Management completed a study that was referenced in the Plain Dealer article, "Ohio Senate Republicans offer backup plan for Cuyahoga County reform." Kevin O'Brien spoke on WCPN in response to this article as well as on government reform and county consolidations, "Despite Opposition, County Government Reform Plan Makes Progress."

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	Levin College of Urban Affairs - CSU - News of the week 6.1.09 Here's what’s happening at the Levin College... Forum Program "Restoring Prosperity to Cleveland " 2009 Dean's Distinguished Alumni Award-CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Urban Studies graduate receives internship from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) Center for Leadership Development Event-"The Mindful Leader" Chris Ronayne named a CSU Distinguished Alumnus ArcGIS Workshop Levin College Out and About Forum Program, "Restoring Prosperity to Cleveland " Monday, June 8, 2009 . 10:30 a.m. Location: The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University . 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland About the mini-summit : As part of the Brookings Institution/Greater Ohio Restoring Prosperity to Ohio Initiative, join Policy Bridge and corporate, civic, political, academic and philanthropic leaders from the Cleveland area to explore alignment of the Cleveland urban revitalization agenda with state reforms. The Cleveland Mini-Summit will build on the momentum and success of the Brookings/Greater Ohio Restoring Prosperity to Ohio Summit held last fall. The State Summit launched the Restoring Prosperity to Ohio Initiative and unveiled a state reform agenda with the goal of revitalizing the state’s communities and reinvigorating their economic competitiveness. The goal of the Cleveland Mini-Summit is to align the Cleveland urban revitalization agenda more closely with state reforms and charge local leaders with advancing the agenda. Ohio House Speaker Budish and Cleveland Mayor Jackson have confirmed their participation, and a range of business, city and neighborhood Cleveland leaders have been invited. Bruce Katz, Brookings Vice President and Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, is invited to give the national perspective. The plenary discussion will focus on addressing Cleveland’s plans for establishing and coalescing around an urban and regional revitalization vision, and the importance of the state’s role and federal resources in achieving that vision. Breakout sessions will engage participants in discussing local actions in five areas – quality of place, housing, infrastructure/transportation, economic engines/innovation and workforce – to help flesh out the state action agenda that was framed in the fall. Agenda and registration here. 2009 Dean's Distinguished Alumni Award--CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Each year the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs honors and celebrates the achievement and public service record of one of its alumni. These alumni are selected by a committee comprised of Levin College alumni, faculty and staff. They have excelled in their careers and have demonstrated dedication to community service. Together, the Distinguished Alumni represent and symbolize the commitment made by each and every alumnus of the Levin College. In many respects, they also represent the College itself, for they serve as national ambassadors to our mission of public service. Nominations are being accepted for 2009. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. The nomination deadline is Monday, June 8, 2009. Nomination form here. Anthony Gutowski ('09 MS in Urban Studies) receives internship from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) Congratulations to Anthony (Tony) Gutowski on receiving an internship from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC). The LSC internship is very prestigious and highly competitive. Tony participated in this year's Columbus Seminar that is led by Dr. Vera Vogelsang-Coombs and Patrick Sweeney. He credits his experience on the Seminar with preparing him for the LSC interviews. The URL for the LSC internship is http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/internship/index.html. Center for Leadership Development Event-"The Mindful Leader" The Center for Leadership Development and the Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Group present The Mindful Leader: Bringing the Wisdom of Mindfulness to the Work Place on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in the Dively Auditorium. Meet author Michael Carroll, author of Awake at Work and The Mindful Leader. 5:30 - 6: 30 p.m. Book Signing (books available for purchase at event).6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Program. For more information and online registration or contact Suzanne Pokorny by June 10, 2009. Chris Ronayne named a CSU Distinguished Alumnus Congratulations to Christopher S. Ronayne (’97 MUPDD) who will receive the CSU 2009 Distinguished Alumni award representing the Levin College of Urban Affairs. Ronayne is the President of University Circle, Inc. and former Director of Planning for the City of Cleveland (under Mayor Jane Campbell). Chris continues to be actively engaged with the Levin College and CSU. He is a member of the college’s Visiting Committee, has guest lectured in urban affairs classes, and is a mentor in the college’s mentoring program. The Distinguished Alumni event is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center. For information about tickets, call (216) 687-2078. ArcGIS Workshop ArcGIS Workshop—July 13-15, 2009. For more information and registration http://urban.csuohio.edu/nodis/workshops/gis_workshop_07_2009.html LCUA Out and About Kirby Date, AICP, Center for Planning Research and Practice, presented on "Best Local Land Use Practices" at the Ohio Stormwater Conference in the Cincinnati area on May 15. Kirby Date, AICP, Center for Planning Research and Practice, and Dr. Wendy Kellogg, Professor of Urban Planning, both presented at the annual conference of the International Association of Great Lakes Research in Toledo, Ohio, on May 19, 2009. IAGLR is an organization of academic and agency researchers whose work focuses on the science and policy aspects of large lake management, primarily the Great Lakes Basin of North America. Ms. Date presented on research and technical assistance for the Best Local Land Use Practices programs she runs for the Ohio Balanced Growth Program of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. That research has been conducted as part of the multi-year contract with the Center for Planning Research and Practice at the Levin College. Dr. Kellogg presented on research analyzing several collaborative watershed planning processes, another part of the Balanced Growth Program In addition to her individual presentation, Dr. Kellogg organized the session in which these presentations appeared. The session, which included thirteen papers over one day of the conference, was entitled Local and Regional Collaborative Environmental Policy, Planning and Management Initiatives to Protect the Great Lakes. Dr. Joel Elvery was quoted in the Plain Dealer article, "Unemployment in Northeast Ohio's counties is dramatcially higher than last year." Dr. Ned Hill was quoted in the Akron Beacon Journal's article, "Analyzing the Plusquellic factor: Study shows the value of leadership in a tough economy." Dr. Ned Hill was quoted in the Plain Dealer story, "Cuyahoga County land bank could launch Cleveland renewal." The Center for Public Management completed a study that was referenced in the Plain Dealer article, "Ohio Senate Republicans offer backup plan for Cuyahoga County reform." Kevin O'Brien spoke on WCPN in response to this article as well as on government reform and county consolidations, "Despite Opposition, County Government Reform Plan Makes Progress." If you are having trouble viewing this email, please click here. To unsubscribe, please send an email to j.mccrone@csuohio.edu with the subject line UNSUBSCRIBE
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