CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC POLICY
Our Mission
The Center for Leadership and Public Policy works to improve the overall socioeconomic status of the citizens of Alabama and its neighbors by promoting greater cooperation and enhancing communication between academia and the community. The Center aggressively seeks opportunities to assist the private sector and government agencies in improving the lives of Alabama's citizens. In addition, the Center is an affiliate of the Alabama State Data Center and houses both historical and perspective Census information. The program's purpose is to improve access to and facilitate use of Census Bureau products and services by Alabama's residents, business people, and state and local government agencies and employees. The Center is committed to helping governmental decision makers and others increase their knowledge and understanding of key public policy issues confronting the state of Alabama.
Your Needs and Our Resources
Know Your Countydata sheet (updated annually)
Data Visualisations and Customized Maps
Census Data and Population Estimates
Voter Services and Redistricting
Guides to Alabama's Elected Officials (updated every two years)
Training and Support
State-of-the-artconferencing facilities for meetings and training in .
Public Opinion Researchand Needs Assessment Surveys.
Contact Myles Mayberry at mmayberry@alasu.edu or call (334) 229-6024. We have a talented and enthusiastic staff ready to help.
Other Programs
The Center sponsors a number of programs and projectsthat make a difference in the
community, including theCounties in Crisis: Assessing Quality of Life in Alabamaand other significant reports and studies, demographic surveys, demographic and political
maps for purchase, Guides to Alabama's Elected Officials, Bridge BuildersBreakfast
series, KoreaStudy Abroad Program,High School Math & Computing Olympiad and more.
Among the Center's past andcurrentclients:
- Alabama Department of Senior Services
- Montgomery Area Community Action Committee
- Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority
- Macon Russell Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Gift of Life Foundation, Inc.
- Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
- Alabama Department of Public Health HIV/AIDS Division
- Alabama Department of Public Health - Bureau of Family Health Services Division
- Alabama Development Office
- Autauga County Commission
- Federal Highway Administration
- Montgomery County Commission
- Montgomery County School Board
- Alabama State Department of Education
- Elmore County Commission
- Alabama Department of Human Resources