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2Annual Report2009-2010

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) has completed a productive year dedicated to our dual mission ofdeveloping top-quality research on public policy issues and to bringing that information to policymakers and the public.We pride ourselves on presenting evidence-based non-partisan research to elected and appointed officials at the national,state, and local levels of government with an emphasis on the critical issues facing Illinois and the Midwest.During the past year, we sponsored more than five dozenconferences, workshops, and discussions for a variety ofstakeholders in the policy-making arena. Retired ManhattanDistrict Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau was honored withthe Paul H. Douglas Ethics in Government Award for hislifetime of public service. Last year’s recipient, retired SupremeCourt Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, presented the DouglasEducation Lecture on the topic of civics education and ethics.Interim University of Illinois President Stanley O. Ikenberrydelivered the annual Craig S. Bazzani Lecture in Public Affairs.He spoke about the challenges facing public higher education,with reaction from Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, president of theUniversity of Michigan.IGPA also provided analysis and encouraged discussion in theareas of fair housing, social and emotional learning, and theprocess for determining citizen representation in the halls ofCongress and the Legislature. IGPA’s study centers continuedto make research and practical contributions to on-goingdiscussions about public safety, education reform, and thefuture of the Midwest economy.IGPA continues to strengthen our partnerships with otherorganizations. We are particularly proud of our on-going workwith the Conference of Women Legislators of the IllinoisGeneral Assembly, the United Counties Council of Illinois,the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Jane Addams HullHouse Association, and the Union League Club of Chicago.We hosted our first Leadership Academy, a course on theprinciples of leadership attended by members of the IllinoisGeneral Assembly. IGPA also worked with the Federal ReserveBank of Chicago to enhance discussion about America’shealthcare system through two conferences, including “NewPerspectives on Health Policy.”Our energetic and productive faculty and professional stafffrom all three University of Illinois campuses have focusedon the critical policy issues facing Illinois and the nation. TheIGPA team explored questions about Illinois’ structural deficitand public pensions, the impact of health care reform, theeconomic crisis and the fiscal future of the states.Each of these organizations is active in our mission to providehigh-quality public engagement programming.IGPA operates in each of the three University of Illinois campuscities as part of the University’s Office of the Vice President forAcademic Affairs. Leaders across the state turn to IGPA foranalysis of crucial issues. We identify best practices in research,public affairs, and personal conduct. We are proud to report onour success as we look forward to another year of promotingexcellence in government.igpa.uillinois.edu5

Supporting Award WinningResearchers Bringing distinct perspectives topolicy studiesMany organizations recognized the quality of IGPAresearch over the past year, but one particularaward illustrates the unique and well-regardedperspective on state politics that IGPA faculty bring to publicdiscourse.In March, the American Political Science Association(APSA) named an award after Dr. Christopher Z. Mooney,an IGPA expert in political science at University of Illinoisat Springfield. The award is given to the author of the bestdissertation prepared at any university across the nation in thediscipline of state politics and policy. A $25,000 endowmentprovides a $1,000 honorarium for the winner each year.The award was named for Mooney in recognition of hiswork on the APSA’s State Politics and Policy section’s officialjournal. Mooney founded and edited the highly ranked, peerreviewedjournal, State Politics and Policy Quarterly (SPPQ)from 2001 to 2007 and has served as business manager since2001.The APSA set up an independent committee (on whichMooney had no position) to choose the first winner of thedissertation award. Dissertation advisors from across thenation submitted nominations.“By great coincidence,” Mooney said, “the award was given toNicole Kazee,” one of IGPA’s newest faculty researchers whojoined the political science faculty at University of Illinois atChicago in August 2009.Kazee completed her dissertation, Wal-mart Welfare?: TheRole of Low-Wage Employers in American Antipoverty Policy, aspart of her PhD program at Yale University. Her advisor waspolitical scientist Dr. Jacob Hacker.Kazee’s dissertation provides new insight on effects of thechanging welfare state on workers, and how businessesinfluence these effects. Kazee utilized quantitative andqualitative methods to explore why some states expand theirwelfare programs, whereas others do not. Kazee said shehopes that state lawmakers and interest groups will find theinformation directly applicable to policymaking that affectslow-wage workers. She plans to expand and update theresearch for publication in the near future.“IGPA has a state policy focus,” Kazee said, pointing out thatthis makes the institute’s research distinctive. “That uniqueperspective is why Chris [Mooney] is part of IGPA, and why Iwanted to be part of IGPA.”The award was presented June 4th at the 10th Annual StatePolitics and Policy Conference in Springfield.Dr. Nicole Kazee studies American politicsand policymaking, focusing currently on stateand national health reform, as well as the antitaxmovement and its effect on state policychoices.6

Dr. Christopher Z. Mooney studies state legislatures, lawmaking, and moralitypolicymaking. He is currently working on a long-term project assessing theimpact of state legislative term limits.“IGPA is one of the foremost institutions in the country in bringing to bearcutting edge academic scholarship and research talent on the practical problemsthat face state and local governments.” -Dr. Christopher Z. Mooneyigpa.uillinois.edu7

Connecting Research andPractice Sharing academic insight with electedofficials, students, and the publicScholars from across University of Illinois develop cutting-edge research every year that has a positive impact. Locatedat all three University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, and Chicago), IGPA shares this academicinsight with elected officials, students, and the public. IGPA’s five academic programs and study centers seek to improvethe performance of public policy and government. By distributing research through conferences and seminars, publications, andlectures, IGPA connects Illinois and the nation to new ideas that have real-world relevance.The Illinois Report 2010 Analyzes Critical Issues Facing Illinoisstate faces ahost of critical“Ourchallenges. Illinoisis suffering the effects of therecession with the rest of thecountry, and like many states isbattling the economic downturnwhile facing preexisting budgetdeficits. However, our state canbe distinctive in developingstrategies to take advantage ofwhat opportunities are ahead,”wrote IGPA Director RobertRich in the introduction to TheIllinois Report 2010.This annual publication appliescutting-edge research conductedby IGPA experts to the state’smost difficult challenges. Forexample, J. Fred Geirtz discussedthe prospects for recoveryfrom economic recession inIllinois. Anthony T. Lo Sassooutlined possible impacts ofnational health care reform onstate and local governments.Richard J. Winkel Jr., Kent D.Redfield, James D. Nowlan, andChristopher Z. Mooney wrotea chapter suggesting ways toreform state government andchange what is widely viewed asthe state’s culture of corruption.“The Illinois Report representsone of IGPA’s major goals. Westrive to connect the innovativeacademic research conducted onall three University of Illinoiscampuses to those working inthe field of state governmentand public affairs. By providinghard numbers, detailedanalysis, and well-supportedconclusions, Illinois leaders canmake more-informed decisionsabout addressing our biggestchallenges,” said IGPA AssistantDirector Jim Paul, who is editorof the report.The Illinois Report concludedthat major agenda items for thecoming years should includethe redistricting process, thedevelopment of alternativeenergy solutions, and reform ofIllinois’ political culture.Find the 2010 Illinois Reportat http://igpa.uillinois.edu/IR_2010/10

Improving the Sustainability of America’s Public UniversitiesDr. Stanley O. Ikenberry and Dr. Mary Sue Coleman Deliver the 2010 Bazzani LectureAs state support for public universities decreases, howcan we ensure the sustainability of America’s publicuniversities? Dr. Stanley O. Ikenberry, interim presidentof University of Illinois, and Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, presidentof University of Michigan, addressed this question during the7th Annual Craig S. Bazzani Lecture in Public Affairs, held inChicago on May 6.The essential characteristics of public higher education areaffordability and equity of access. Yet over the past decade,public subsidies for colleges like the University of Illinoishave decreased substantially. And with the current economicdownturn, states have been unable to meet the appropriationspromised to state schools.Dr. Ikenberry addressed this concern, and argued that theuniversity community should focus on several major initiativesto respond to the inevitable changing nature of public highereducation.“Federal policy can be more responsive; we can be moreimaginative in building support from those who care aboutus; we must be more transparent and help the policy makersand the public understand who is paying for what; and we cansharpen our approach and priorities in private fundraising.”Dr. Ikenberry elaborated on each of these points, making acase for creative, responsive solutions to economic challenges.“Having done these things, however, the public university ofthe future will not be sustainable unless it changes from within.And in the end, change from within will prove to be our mostformidable challenge.”Following Dr. Ikenberry’s speech, Dr. Coleman addressedthe audience. “I believe deeply in the value of public highereducation,” she said. “I am very concerned about what thefuture might bring. I also see a lot of hope in things that wecan do.” Dr. Coleman has led the University of Michigan sinceAugust 2002. She is highly regarded as a national spokespersonon the value of diverse perspectives in the classroom.The Craig S. Bazzani Lecture Series honors a long-timeUniversity of Illinois vice president and controller. The seriesbegan in 2003 and brings to the University of Illinois leadingresearchers and commentators on the most important politicaland policy issues facing Illinois and the nation.“We will survive, but we must survive as public universities:accessible, affordable, impactful, accomplished, and adapted to thefundamentally new era in which we live.” -Dr. Stanley O. IkenberryStanley O. Ikenberry (right)was selected by the U of I Boardof Trustees in October 2009to serve as interim president,returning to a post he heldfrom 1979-1995. Dr. Mary SueColeman (left) is president ofUniversity of Michigan.igpa.uillinois.edu13

Fostering DialogueAddressing our most significant questionsDialogue is essential to the advancement of new ideas and new public policy initiatives. IGPA aims to create enlightenedconversation about the most pressing and significant issues facing Illinois and the nation. Through lecture series, policyluncheons, direct consulting, and media outreach, IGPA engages in the shared project of deliberation and debatenecessary to democracy. Forging partnerships with civic organizations and state associations, IGPA opens policy discussion to abroader audience beyond government and academia.Seeking Equality by Furthering Fair Housing Initiatives2010 Fair Housing Conference: Identifying the Barriers and Finding SolutionsThe 2010 Fair Housing Conference, co-sponsored byIGPA, the Jane Addams Hull House Association andthe Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance, fostereddialogue about strategies to end housing discrimination. Theconference was held in Chicago on April 28.John Trasviña, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and EqualOpportunity at the U. S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD), opened the conference with remarkson forthcoming national regulatory changes. Trasviña saidthat now more than ever, municipal and county officials mustthoroughly understand fair housing policy on the nationallevel. The 2010 Fair Housing Conference increased suchawareness by providing a space for academic experts, nonprofitadvocates, and municipal and county leaders to networkand share best practices.opportunity areas for creating affordable housing, and ways toexpand access through open data programs and neighborhoodtechnology.Dr. Maria Krysan, an IGPA professor of sociology and oneof the organizers of the conference, stressed the importanceof providing practical advice for policymakers and leadersworking on fair housing initiatives. For example, participantslearned how to create Racial Impact Assessments, whichexamine the effects of policy decisions on different racial andethnic groups. This practical strategy is proven to better informpolicy decisions.“The conference translated the abstract goals of openhousing into concrete practices that make for more inclusivecommunities all across the region,” said Dr. Krysan.Experts gave presentations on diverse topics includingracial discrimination in housing, strategies to identify highPanel participants (from leftto right) Betsy Lassar, ChristianMitchell, and Caty Royce, addressquestions from conferenceattendees. The discussion centeredon “Expanding Opportunityand Removing Impediments.”Participants discussed communitydevelopment, open access to data,and fostering a more inclusivesociety through affordable housing.14

Reflecting Upon Lincoln’s Vision for American Colleges and UniversitiesLincoln’s Illinois Today Brings Together Experts in Education PolicyBy signing the first Morrill Act of 1862, which providedpublic land and support for colleges and universities,President Lincoln opened the door for all people insearch of higher education.As part of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’sobservance of this educational milestone and the bicentennialof Lincoln’s birth, IGPA hosted a panel discussion to addressour 16th president’s vision for education, how that vision isreflected today in Illinois’ educational system, and how thatvision can affect the future of education.The panelists for this discussion were former Illinois GovernorJim Edgar, co-chair of Advance Illinois and IGPA DistinguishedFellow; Judy Erwin, executive director of the Illinois Boardof Higher Education; and noted Lincoln scholar O. VernonBurton, Burroughs Professor of Southern History and Cultureat Coastal Carolina University.The moderator for the discussion was Mary Kalantzis, deanof the College of Education at the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign.“The future of education in Illinois has been a longstandingconcern of government, educators and citizens. IGPA strives toprovide a space for discussion that furthers priorities for improvingeducation across the state.” -IPGA Director Dr. Robert F. Richigpa.uillinois.edu15

Engaging the PublicProviding space for citizen participationIGPA is distinct among premier policy research units because of its dedication to public service. IGPA was establishedin 1947 by resolution of the Illinois General Assembly to provide a space wherein students and scholars could becomemore engaged in government affairs. IGPA has gone above and beyond this initial objective, holding workshops, publicforums, and leadership training that provides opportunities for the public to become informed and engaged participantsin government.Conference Encourages Women to Make Commitments to Public Leadership2010 NEW Leadership Illinois Conference Provides First Hand Experience“We don’t justbreak glassc e i l i n g s .We build upon the work ofwomen leaders who havecome before us,” said IllinoisState Representative BarbaraFlynn Currie. Twenty womenfrom universities and collegesacross Illinois listened closelyas Currie recounted herexperience as a trailblazer forwomen’s leadership. Currieand several other legislatorsaddressed important issuesfor women at the 2010NEW Leadership Illinoisconference over the week ofJune 6.IGPA and the bi-partisanConference of WomenLegislators of the IllinoisGeneral Assembly team upeach year to provide thisnon-partisan, residentialprogram for college juniorsand seniors. The goal of theconference is to increasewomen’s representation inall elements of public life,including elected office.The week was busy withextraordinary opportunitiesfor the participants,including a tour of ChicagoCity Council with AldermanEd Burke, a luncheon withformer Governor Jim Edgar,and candid panel discussionsand lectures by prominentfemale leaders includingformer Lieutenant GovernorCorrine Wood, StateSupreme Court Justice AnneBurke, and state legislatorsfrom both sides of the aisleincluding Patti Bellock,R-Westmont, and NaomiJakobsson, D-Urbana.Perhaps the most uniquecomponent of the programwas late-night socializingwith Illinois representativesand senators at a dormitorylounge at the Universityof Illinois in Chicago.Representatives spent theevening hours chatting withparticipants about publicservice, women’s leadership,and strategies for making adifference in communitiesacross Illinois.The women also enjoyed dinner at the Union League Clubof Chicago while listening to a keynote lecture by journalistCarol Marin, met with Comptroller Dan Hynes, femalestaffers working in the office of Illinois Treasurer AlexiGiannoulias, Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office, andrepresentatives of Governor Pat Quinn.NEW Leadership Illinois provides access for participantsto some of Illinois’ most prominent public figures. Askingquestions from how to affect change in the Illinois publicschool system, to how to cultivate effective bi-partisanleadership, to how to balance family and elected office, theparticipants gained insight into the challenges and rewardsof leadership for women today.16Participant CourtneyClark (left). IllinoisSupreme Court JusticeAnne Burke (right).

IGPA Director Robert Rich (left)with participant Aseret Gonzalez,Faculty Advisor Rebecca Hendrickof the University of Illinois atChicago and State RepresentativePatti Bellock.“I learned that no matter what party we are in, we’re all in it together. Itis important that we work collectively and communicate with each other,because divided we all fall.” -NEW Leadership participant and Universityof Illinois at Springfield senior Nana MkheidzeIllinois State Representatives SaraFeigenholtz (third from left) and SandraPihos (far right) with participants.igpa.uillinois.edu17

Study CentersIGPA is home to four specialized centers of study. These centers expand upon our five programs to provide specialized research,training and public engagement opportunities in the areas of assessment, leadership, public safety, and economic analysis.18

Center for PublicSafety and JusticeCommunities in Illinois and across the United States often faceproblems that bring up difficult questions. How can we addressincreases in violence as gangs migrate from urban areas? Whatcan be done to protect citizens from domestic violence? Whatshould we do if a disaster strikes our community?The Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) is well-equippedto help communities identify such problems and work togetherto implement solutions. The center helps communitiesidentify strategic directions that previously may have beenundefined and unattainable. The end result is organizationaltransformation through collaborative partnerships andproblem solving that leads to a more responsive community.Ultimately, CPSJ believes that responsive communities aresafer communities.“We want to not only reduce crime, but also the fear of crime,”said Dr. Patricia Rushing, director of CPSJ. This goal is metthrough national and state funding for acitivies ranging fromtraining law enforcement leaders to holding multi-disciplinaryforums. CPSJ views every opportunity to provide informationas an opportunity to create more sustainable oragnizations.http://cpsj.uis.edu/“We teach organizations to become teaching organizations,”Dr. Rushing said. By illustrating how groups can evaluate,plan, and implement programs, Dr. Rushing hopes that groupswill be able to take steps in the future to create programmingthat addresses other issues.For example, this year CPSJ made strides toward addressingthe nexus between domestic violence and animal abuse.Recognizing that the first victims of domestic violence are oftenpets, a grassroots task force composed of public and privateorganizations created a statewide network and website to holda central legal information repository. This solution increasescapacity to respond to and prosecute someone who commitsacts of violence against animals, greatly decreasing the chancesthat the person will endanger other members of their family.This provides a model for other communities and states, whichCPSJ hopes to share.CPSJ works with a variety of partners, including the U.S.Department of Justice, the Police Executive Research Forum,the Illinois Rescue and Restore Coalition, and the IllinoisTerrorism Task Force Public Information Committee.Regional EconomicsApplications LaboratoryWhile analyses of economies at the national level have longbeen prominent in the field of economics, it is also importantto consider economies from regional and local perspectives.Every local region is unique in its industrial makeup andgeneral economic environment. By better understanding theparticulars of local economies, leaders can tailor their decisionmakingto the communities they serve.The last decade has seen remarkable progress in techniques forspatial economic analysis. This means that scholars now havethe tools to measure and interpret economic activity acrossgeographies as small as counties or as expansive as nations.The Regional Economics Applications Laboratory (REAL)focuses on the development and use of such tools. Led by IGPAprofessor Dr. Geoffrey Hewings, REAL develops analyticalmodels for urban and regional forecasting and economicdevelopment.http://www.real.illinois.edu/REAL provides several tools to help leaders in the public andprivate sectors make informed decisions. One such tool, theChicago Business Activity Index (CBAI), estimates thechange in Chicago’s economic activity each month.TheCBAI measures local business cycle status in the six-countyChicago region.Another tool, the Illinois Economic Review, is a monthlypublication containing information on national, statewide,and local economic performance by measuring job growth,unemployment, and business activity.REAL draws its staff from cooperating institutions andadvanced graduate students in the fields of economics,geography, urban and regional planning, computer science andmathematics. REAL was created to operate like a sciencelaboratory with students and faculty together in one space,promoting interaction and collaboration.Regional economic models can serve as valuable tools fordecision makers in the public and private sectors by providingtimely, high quality information and forecasts of local economicconditions.igpa.uillinois.edu19

Center for PreventionResearch and DevelopmentIllinois faces immense challenges due to high unemploymentand extraordinary budget cuts for health, education and humanservices. When addressing these issues, information is power.Increased knowledge about what works--and what doesn’t--willresult in the most effective and efficient programs that servechildren and families, particularly those in disadvantagedenvironments. The Center for Prevention Research andDevelopment (CPRD) has a long history of producing highquality applied research, evaluation and policy analysis forIllinois. “We need to understand the effects of programs by usingreliable, research-based methods so we can better deliver servicesto communities in Illinois,” said Dr. Peter Mulhall, CPRDDirector.CPRD has an interdisciplinary staff of thirty academicprofessionals from public health, education, anthropology,psychology, political science, and administration. CPRD’sresearch teams conduct analyses for federal and state organizationsand foundations who are funding, researching and implementingthe state’s key health, education and human service challenges.For example, CPRD provides educational assessments to helpschools refine and approve reform initiatives. By collecting andhttp://www.cprd.illinois.edu/interpreting large data sets, CPRD creates a profile evaluating theschool environment, teaching practices and students’ attitudestoward academic and social emotional learning. This requireslooking beyond standardized test results, and incorporatesinformation that helps educators address the unique needs ofstudents in their community.CPRD understands what works for Illinois. Rather thanreinvent the wheel, CPRD helps translate programs that weresuccessful elsewhere to communities in Illinois. One such programis the Illinois Department of Human Services Fetal AlcoholSpectrum Disorders (FASD) Prevention Program. Originallypiloted in California, CPRD is helping Illinois integrate BriefAlcohol Interventions into Women, Infant and Children’sprograms across the state by providing timely evaluation of theadoption process. Translational research is a key component ofCPRD’s work.Illinois schools and communities want to support their familiesand children in the best way possible. CPRD is essential tothis mission. Through successful partnerships and proactiveresearch, CPRD provides the power of information toconsumers, providers and funders.Office of Public LeadershipNew government officials and community leaders often face theoverwhelming task of understanding complex issues that changerapidly. As a public leader, it is crucial to stay up-to-date on themyriad information that can help you make better decisions onissues affecting those you serve. The Office of Public Leadership(OPL) partners with associations representing officials atvarious levels of local government throughout the state toconnect leaders with vital information, training and mentoringopportunities.http://igpa.uillinois.edu/centers/leadership“The innovation is the focus on presentations that delve deeplyinto subjects covered…in a way that balances the academic andpractical perspectives and creates an environment of learning[through] exchange of ideas,” said Richard Winkel, OPL Director.(For more on the Leadership Academy, see page 21.)OPL also serves in a consulting role for units of governmentinterested in improving their leadership education and in othermatters of policy and procedure.20This year, OPL continued to deliver high-quality educationprogramming to county officials through a partnership with theUnited Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI) Leadership Academy.OPL also conducted education programming that culminatedin the weeklong institute and academy held in Springfield inpartnership with the Municipal Clerks of Illinois.OPL’s main focus this year was the University of Illinois LeadershipAcademy. The academy has an innovative curriculum thatbridges that gap between researcher and practitioner byestablishing a line of communication that benefits both sides ofthe public policy equation in meaningful dialogue.OPL developed plans to work with the University of Illinois tocreate opportunities for Illinois state legislators to visit the UIcampuses periodically throughout the year. This will establishlong-term working and mutually supportive relationshipsbetween state legislators and the University community. OPLlooks forward to exploring an advanced legislator program,as well as similarly engaging middle and senior level programsfor staff at Illinois state agencies.

The University of IllinoisLeadership AcademyThe University of IllinoisLeadership Academy engagesgovernment officials in acurriculum that focuses on publicleadership, critical thinking and strategy,and current public policy decisionmaking.The inaugural class of 2009-2010included 18 participants from all sectorsof government. The class brought togethertwo state legislators, a county state’sattorney, a county jail superintendent,three community college trustees, twomayors, four city council members, a cityclerk, a deputy police chief, a deputy firechief, a director of public safety, and adirector of public works. Richard Winkel,Director of the Leadership Academy,answered questions about the program.L. Brian Stauffer, U of I News BureauHow does the Leadership Academy improve the effectiveness of stategovernment?The Leadership Academy creates an environment in which participants haveaccess to nonpartisan evidence and best practices based on research andanalysis to better equip them to make policy decisions for the good of thecitizens they represent.Why are networking and mentoring so important for governmentofficials?At OPL, we believe that the future of Illinois government depends on thedevelopment of our state’s public leadership and political culture. Participantsin our leadership programs have an exceptional opportunity to network withtheir peers and IGPA faculty. Peers with experience often become mentorsfor newer public officials.What are some of the challenges that new government officials face? Howdoes the Leadership Academy prepare them to tackle big problems?It should not be surprising that practicing political leaders, who often face afast-moving series of complex issues in need of immediate solutions, mightlose sight of the long-term consequences of public policy decision-making.We equip our participants with the latest empirically-based policy researchamong IGPA’s areas of specialty: governance, health care, public finance, raceand public policy, and social policy. We address leadership principles andpractices within the context of making decisions for the communities theyserve in ways that are state-of-the-art and satisfy ethical and legal demands.What do participants say about their experience with the LeadershipAcademy?Participants have consistently told us that what they learned in our leadershipprograms was very valuable to their work.igpa.uillinois.edu21

Dedicated FacultyThe faculty and professionals at IGPA are out front with innovative research, cutting-edge education,pragmatic training, and informed consultation. IGPA faculty are present on all three University of Illinoiscampuses at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield where they hold joint appointments withdepartments such as political science, economics, and sociology. On the following pages, we highlight just a fewof their many accomplishments in 2009-2010.22

Dr. Brian J. Gaines,Political Science,contributed a chapterin Electoral CollegeReform that pointedout several majorflaws in the “NationalPopular VoteCompact” plan.Dr. Nathan Anderson,Economics, presented “DoStates Practice BenefitTaxation?” at the NationalBureau of EconomicResearch Fiscal FederalismConference.Dr. Don Fullerton, Finance,published “The GeneralEquilibrium Incidence ofEnvironmental Mandates” inthe American Economic Journal:Economic Policy. The articletakes an innovative approach toexamining the economic effects ofenergy policy.Dr. Michael R.Cheney, Senior Fellow,contributed to a series ofTV and radio interviewson the role of socialmedia in the Illinoisprimary and otherprimaries across thecountry.Dr. David Merriman, Public Administration, was arunner-up for the best 2009 conference manuscriptaward in the Western Social Science Association’sPublic Finance and Budgeting Section.Dr. Anthony T. Lo Sasso,Health Policy, published“Community Rating and theMarket for Private Non-GroupHealth Insurance” in the Journalof Public Economics. The articleexamines the impact of stateinsurance regulations on thehealth insurance market andis considered one of the beststudies on the topic.Dr. Rachel A. Gordon,Sociology, published atextbook titled RegressionAnalysis for the Social Sciences.Gordon also serves on theEditorial Board for theJournal of Marriage andFamily.Dr. J. Fred Giertz,Economics, continuedto compile the monthlyU of I Flash Index,measuring Illinois’economic conditions.The Flash Index willenter its fifteenth yearin 2011.Former Governor Jim Edgar,Distinguished Fellow, receivedthe “Illinoisan of the Year”award from the Illinois NewsBroadcasters Association. Itis presented annually to anIllinoisan whose actions havecontributed to the benefit ofIllinois citizens.igpa.uillinois.edu23

Dr. Andrew Isserman,Urban and RegionalPlanning, was nameda 2010 DistinguishedFellow for the SouthernRegional ScienceAssociation. He alsoserved as the Directorof the PhD Program inRegional Planning.Dr. Maria Krysan, Sociology,received support from theNational Science Foundationas Principle Investigator for aproject titled “Immigration,Institutions, and Inter-GroupRelations.”Dr. Nicole Kazee, Political Science,joined IGPA in August 2009.She received the Christopher Z.Mooney Dissertation Award for theBest Dissertation in State Politicsand Policy Research in June 2010(see p. 6).Dr. Samuel Gove, IGPA DirectorEmeritus, published a book titledIllinois Politics with co-authors RickWinkel and James Nowlan.Dr. Robert Kaestner,Economics, was featuredin The New York Timesand NPR for his 2010article, “Title IX, SportsParticipation, and AdultFemale Physical Activityand Weight.”Dr. James Kuklinski,Political Science, organizedthe 2009 Conference onExperiments in PoliticalScience, attended by topscholars from around thecountry.Dr. Lorens A. Helmchen,Public Health, was a VisitingFellow in Health and AgingResearch at the National Bureauof Economic Research inCambridge, Massachusetts wherehe conducted research projectsrelating to the informationasymmetries inherent in marketsfor medical care.Dr. Daniel McMillen,Economics, was nameda Fellow of the HomerHoyt Institute ofAdvanced Studies. Healso published researchin Education Financeand Policy.24Dr. George Gross,Engineering, received athree-year National ScienceFoundation grant to developstatistical models forintegrating wind energy intothe existing power grid.

Dr. Darren Lubotsky,Economics, Labor andEmployment Relations, receiveda grant from the University ofIllinois Campus Research Boardfor “The Impact of MexicanMigration to the United Stateson Parental Well-Being.”Dr. Andrew P.Morriss, Law, Business,wrote two U IllinoisLaw and EconomicsResearch Papers. Oneanalyzed the rhetoricof enviornmentalism,and the other addressedissues with offshorefinancial centers and theglobal economy.Dr. Christopher Z.Mooney, PoliticalScience, was honored bythe American PoliticalScience Association,who named an award forbest dissertation in thefield of American statepolitics and policy afterhim (see p. 6).Dr. Elizabeth Powers,Economics, published arefereed journal article titled“Causes of Caregiver Turnoverand the Potential Effectivenessof Wage Subsidies forSolving the Long-Term CareWorkforce ‘Crisis’.”igpa.uillinois.edu25

Dr. Robert Resek,Economics, Emeritus,continues to contributeto monitoring revenue asthe state determines itsfuture tax policy.Dr. Cedric Herring,Sociology, published “DoesDiversity Pay?: Race,Gender and the BusinessCase for Diversity” in theAmerican Sociological Reviewand The Business Review.Dr. James Nowlan, SeniorFellow, served as lead authorof Illinois Politics, whichhe wrote in collaborationwith Samuel Gove and RickWinkel.Dr. Kent Redfield, PoliticalScience, was an importantplayer in the research andsupport for a campaignfinance reform bill signed inthe fall of 2009. He workedwith the Illinois Campaignfor Political Reform.Dr. Richard F. Dye,Economics, continuedto raise awareness of thelong-term fiscal pressureon state and localgovernment budgets.Dr. Geoffrey Hewings,Economics, published “OnSome Conundra in RegionalScience,” in Annuals of RegionalScience. The article reflectedupon 20 years of analysis ofthe Chicago and Midwesteconomies in a narrative form.26

IGPA Director Dr. Robert Richleads ethics training at the 2010 NEWLeadership Conference.Director Robert F. Rich Contributes to Dialogue on Health, Leadership, and EthicsDr. Robert F. Rich is entering the sixth year of his secondtenure as director of the Institute of Government andPublic Affairs. He led IGPA from 1986 to 1997, andreturned to the position in 2005. He is also a faculty memberin the College of Medicine, the Political Science Department,and the College of Law at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This year, Dr. Rich accepted numerous invitationsto participate in dialogue about health, leadership, and ethics.The U.S. Department of State honored Dr. Rich with aninvitation to deliver the Edward Kennedy Memorial Lecture inGermany to commemorate the late senator’s vision for Americanhealth care. Dr. Rich delivered his lecture,“Health Care Reformin the United States: Challenges and Opportunities,” at THEKENNEDYS museum in Berlin. During this trip, Dr. Richalso delivered lectures in Frankfurt, Bonn, Köln and Munich.for the Chinese State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA), a government entity that is responsible for therecruitment, hiring, and executive training of foreign expertsin China. In June, Dr. Rich was a panelist at the Hugh O’BrianYouth Leadership Illinois Seminar, where he discussed healthcare reform with more than 120 high school sophomores fromcentral and southern Illinois.Dr. Rich also served as moderator or panelist at severalevents covering topics such as governing in tough economies,bioethics, and human resources management.In 2009-2010, Dr. Rich increased the visibility of Universityof Illinois’ exceptional scholarship by contributing to dialogueabout important issues. He looks forward to continuing hisservice to the state in the coming academic year.Dr. Rich provided expert analysis as a panelist for “IllinoisInsight: An Insider Forum on State Politics and Policies,”presented by Illinois Connection, the advocacy network forthe University of Illinois. Dr. Rich was also a keynote speakerigpa.uillinois.edu27

Advisory CommitteeCounseling IGPA leadershipThe IGPA Advisory Committee counsels IGPA leadership about the relevance of current initiatives, the types of researchand public service programs IGPA should be sponsoring, and new opportunities to inform discussion and debate aboutpublic policy issues important to Illinois and the nation. IGPA also seeks the committee’s advice for strengthening theinstitute’s external relationships and partnership-building with government, civic, and business leaders.Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill.Jeremy Cirks, Office of Rep. Tim Johnson, R-Ill.Rodney Davis, Office of Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill.William Houlihan, Downstate Director for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.State Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, Minority LeaderState Rep. Tom Cross, R-Oswego, Minority LeaderState Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, D-Chicago, Majority LeaderPeter Fox, Fox Development Corp.Director Warren Ribley, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityR. Eden Martin, President Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of ChicagoLynn Martin, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Illinois RepresentativeJeff Mays, President, Illinois Business RoundtablePhilip J. Rock, Rock, Fusco and AssociatesDouglas Whitley, President, Illinois Chamber of CommerceClarence Wood, President & CEO, Jane Addams Hull House Association28

PartnershipsWorking together in public serviceIGPA’s research and public service activities respond to problems and issues raised by state and local officials, citizens, and theinstitute’s experts. We believe it is important to our public engagement mission to develop partnerships with governmentagencies, associations, and service organizations. IGPA is committed to leadership education and development at all levels ofgovernment in Illinois, the Midwest, and the nation.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsChicago Federal Reserve BankConference of Women Legislators of the Illinois General AssemblyCouncil of State GovernmentsIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityIllinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards BoardIllniois State PoliceIllinois Terrorism Task ForceIllinois Violence Prevention AuthorityJane Addams Hull House AssociationMunicipal Clerks of IllinoisUnion League Club of ChicagoUnited Counties Council of Illinoisigpa.uillinois.edu29

Supporting the InstituteRaising resources, investing in the futureThe goal of the Institute of Government and PublicAffairs is to become known as the first placepolicymakers turn when seeking advice about thecrucial issues facing our state and nation. We have a richhistory of research and public engagement in governance,economics, health care, social policy and race policy.Our centers, programs and people are devoted to findingsolutions to society’s most pressing problems. We don’ttake sides, but rather educate leaders for better decisionmaking.Our programs are furthering our important mission toconduct quality research and translate this informationinto sound public policy. Each is uniquely valuable andcan flourish with private philanthropic investment.We are proud to represent the University of Illinois inservice to our state and country. We also are proud to be apart of Brilliant Futures: The Campaign for the Universityof Illinois. We have ambitious plans just waiting to befunded.We invite you to contact us to learn more aboutopportunities for philanthropic investment in our work.You also can make an online contribution (igpa.uillinois.edu/support) to one of our programs. There is so muchmore that we can accomplish with your support.Visit igpa.uillinois.edu/support to learn how you can invest in the future today.30

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