Major Initiatives


ES 202
The Ohio Economic Development Information Network (OEDIN), also known as the Ohio ES202 Network, is a statewide network of university centers and researchers dedicated to the development and utilization of an employment and payroll database. ES202 data is derived from an administrative database created for tax collection purposes by each state in the country. The database provides information that allows researchers to better understand economic activity in the region.

GIS Net
GIS Net is an innovative consortium of Ohio's urban and rural universities. Consortium members apply state-of-the-art geographic information systems technologies to research in the areas of economic development, policy sciences, civil engineering, public administration, economics and the environment. It is a critical resource to state and local economic development efforts and urban infrastructure analysis.

Ohio Certified Public Managers Program (OCPM)
OCPM is a nationally accredited management development program for public managers in Ohio.

Ohio Housing Research Network
The Ohio Housing Research Network develops and conducts research on regional dynamics. The results of its studies are used by federal, state and local officials to develop policies and strateiges to address regional issues.

Urban Design Collaborative
Established in 1999, the Urban Design Collaborative brings together three urban design centers in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. The network focuses on collaborative design projects.

Urban Schools Research Network
Established in July 2000, the Urban Schools Research Network is a collaborative project between Cleveland State University, University of Akron, University of Cincinnati, the Ohio State University, University of Toledo, Wright State University, and Youngstown State University that focuses on issues related to education in the 21 urban districts from across the state of Ohio. This partnership between urban universities, urban schools and other agencies serving urban children and families to facilitate effective decision making will enhance the success of students in urban environments.

 


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