The Public Services Institute
of Lorain County Community College

Your resource for effective governance.

The Public Services Institute and Joint Center for Policy Research are a division of Lorain County Community College providing a link between higher education and governments, non-profit organizations, and civic leadership through education, training and expert facilitation of group and community processes; through research to address issues of importance in Lorain County, Northeast Ohio, and the entire state by using data and information as a part of planning, problem-solving and decision making.

	Attend PSI Workshops!
	Learn about issues important to the success of your organization. Topics include: Effective Governance Economic Development Organizational Planning Learn about these and other workshops
	Online Reports and Resources
	Northeast Ohio Workforce Development Report A new report from the Northeast Ohio Information Technology (IT) Workforce Initiative suggests employers have a growing demand for IT professionals and skilled workers across the region. Click to view report Supply of Information Technology Workers Among Northeast Ohio’s System of Higher Education This research is part of a broader initiative to assess supply and demand for Information Technology workers in Northeast Ohio. It is patterned after research conducted in 2000/01 to document the supply of IT graduates from the system of higher education and match these figures with employer demand for IT workers. Click to view report The Changing Nature of Lorain County: Our People, Education and Economy Click to view our 2005 report

Who can Utilize the Services of the PSI?
Council members, board members, mayors, superintendents, organizational administrators, executive directors and staff members of governmental and non-profit agencies can benefit from the Public Services Institute. When your agency requires external support or resources to resolve communication or organizational problems, we'll link you to the appropriate professional training, experts, facilities and technologies to help solve your problems.

Comprehensive Data, Research and Evaluation Services

to inform your planning, decision-making and problem-solving efforts. 

• Census and Labor Market Data Analysis
• Literature Reviews and Environmental Scans
• Marketing Research
• Needs Assessments
• Customer Satisfaction Surveys
• Employer Surveys
• Public Opinion Polling
• Case Studies
• Focus Group Discussions
• Asset Inventories
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
• Outcome-Based Program Evaluation

Customized Data Mapping Services

Geographic Information Services

Quality Planning and Developmental Services

to enhance organizational effectiveness

• Visioning and Strategic Planning
• Comprehensive Planning
• Citizen Engagement and Grass Roots Organizing
• Leadership Engagement
• Board Development

Neutral Convening and Facilitation Services

to stimulate intergovernmental relations, regional collaboration, and maximize efficiency among governments

• Convening Government Leaders Across Jurisdictions
• Meeting Facilitation
• Conference Coordination

Valuable Educational Seminars and Conferences

to help individuals and communities learn through knowledge building, information sharing, and idea exchange

• Workshops for Individuals Considering Elected Office
• Seminars for Newly Elected Officials
• Noncredit Offerings for Public Sector Workers at all levels

Contact the Public Services Institute

The Public Services Institute
of Lorain County Community College
1005 North Abbe Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035-1697
440-366-4031
440-366-4159