42 research outputs found
Greater Syracuse Community Indicators, 2005
No full textThe Greater Syracuse Community Indicators Report is a snapshot of Onondaga County portraying trends of the time and opportunities for the future. Community Indicators 2005 is the first update since the 2000 Indicators Report and presents the most recent available data. It is essentially a list of measurements which show where we are advancing as a community and where we are not. These measurements were collected from professionals with access to pertinent data concerning the issues that impact our daily lives. You will find their names and affiliations on the last page. Information was gathered by Samantha Long, Syracuse University student, supervised by Carol Dwyer, Director of the Community Benchmarks Program at The Maxwell School.
The goals of the Community Indicators Report are to: 1. Inform the people of Onondaga County of trends and issues facing our community. 2. Generate discussion, debate and action around aspects of our community’s sustainability and quality of life that need improvement. 3. Celebrate aspects in which we are excelling or are working hard to improve. 4. Stimulate general interest in collecting and reporting data to inform community chang
Jamesville-Dewitt High School Benchmarking Project : Year One report
No full textA high school benchmarking program was established to meet the increasing need for schools to continuously evaluate their performance and the need for students to acquire citizenship skills through hands-on learning. Jamesville-Dewitt (J-D) High School accepted an invitation from Dr. William Coplin, co-director of the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, to participate in a year-long pilot projec
2010 Onondaga County Community Indicators
No full textOnondaga County strives to be a sustainable community where every decision is determined on the interdependence and integration of economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. We are a community of people of many colors, ethnicities, ages, religious affiliations, and economic levels. We take pride in the place where we live, work, play, and raise a family. Our basic creed is Be+ (be positive).
The Onondaga County Community Indicators Report is a snapshot of Greater Syracuse, portraying trends of the time and opportunities for the future. Community Indicators 2010 measures where we are advancing as a community and where we are not. This report is intended to stimulate public discussion to find solutions to critical challenges while celebrating our accomplishments. Members of the Community Benchmarks class at Syracuse University\u27s Maxwell School collected the data over a period of a semester. Carol Dwyer, Director of the Community benchmarks Program, teaches the class. She supervised the data compilation. FOCUS Greater Syracuse and the Community Benchmarks Program are partners for this report
Onondaga County Community Indicators 2011 Report
No full textOnondaga County strives to be a sustainable community where every decision is determined on the interdependence and integration of economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. We are a community of many colors, ethnicities, ages, religious affiliations, and economic levels. We take pride in the place where we live, work, play, and raise a family. Our basic creed is Be+ (be positive). The Onondaga County Community Indicators Report is a snapshot of Greater Syracuse, portraying trends of the time and opportunities for the future. Community Indicators 2011 measures where we are advancing as a community and where we are not. This report is intended to stimulate public discussion to find solutions to critical challenges while celebrating our accomplishments. Members of the Community Benchmarks Program at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School collected the data over a period of one semester. Carol Dwyer, Director of the Community Benchmarks Program, supervised the data compilation. FOCUS Greater Syracuse, CNY Community Foundation and the Community Benchmarks Program are partners for this report
The Role of Transportation in Selected Syracuse Child Care Centers
No full textThis study examines the role of transportation for families with children enrolled in child care in Syracuse, New York. The focus of this report is 10 child care centers registered with Child Care Solutions of Onondaga County. The 10 centers were selected because 80% of the children enrolled are part of the federal free or reduced price lunch program. Child Care Solutions wanted to focus on this population because it has particular concern about enrollment in centers serving low-income children. One large inner-city center closed last spring due to lack of enrollment, a second came close to closing, and there are reports of low enrollment in at least two others. This concerns Child Care Solutions because it hopes to retain center-based care as an option for low-income parents. Transportation was selected as a point of focus for the study because of concerns that an inability to access transportation to child care centers may be causing the low enrollments (Peggy Liuzzi, personal communication, November 13, 2006). This report is created by researchers from the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. The study was requested by Peggy Liuzzi, Executive Director of Child Care Solutions
Comparison of salaries and benefits of elected municipal officials in Onondaga County. (Executive summary)
No full textThis study provides a comparison of the salaries and benefits of elected officials in 35 municipalities throughout Onondaga County. This research project is part of an ongoing effort by the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Comparison of Cost and Selected Characteristics of Police Services in Onondaga County
No full textThis study is intended to aid government officials and the public by comparing the cost and selected characteristics of 16 law enforcement departments in Onondaga County, excluding coverage provided by the New York State Police. This report is part of the ongoing research activities of the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Accessibility and Distribution of Centro Bus Shelters
No full textThis study reports the distribution, cleanliness and accessibility of bus shelters on the Central New York Regional Transport Authority (Centro) bus lines in Onondaga County. Most of the shelters recorded are located in the City of Syracuse. Based on a literature review, criteria were identified to assess the accessibility of Centro shelters for people with disabilities. Researchers also determined the cleanliness of the shelters and presence of light sources. This study is the first of other research projects that will examine the availability of public transportation to Onondaga County residents. This report represents the combined efforts of the community geographer in the Geography Department and the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP) in the Public Affairs program, both based at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University
Comparison of Municipal Department Head Compensation in Onondaga County
No full textThis study provides information about department head compensation in 28 of the 35
municipalities in Onondaga County. The study was conducted by the Community
Benchmarks Program (CBP) at The Maxwell School of Syracuse University.
Data for this report were primarily collected through surveys distributed via fax to 35
municipalities in Onondaga County during the month of October 2000. Twenty-eight
municipalities returned the survey. The surveys requested information about
compensation and benefits of department heads. Background information about each
municipality was obtained from the League of Women Voters. Population information
was obtained from the Bureau of the Census. Parcel information was obtained from the
Onondaga County Finance Department, Real Property Tax Division. Center Lane
Mileage was obtained from the 1999 Highway Mileage Summary provided by the New
York State Department of Transportation
Comparison of Law Enforcement Contracts in Onondaga County
No full textThis study provides information on the contractual agreements of 14 of the16 police departments
in Onondaga County. The study was conducted by the Community Benchmarks Program (CBP)
at The Maxwell School of Syracuse University.
Information for this study was obtained from the bargaining unit contracts negotiated by
representatives of the police and sheriff’s departments with the governing bodies of their
respective municipalities or the county. The New York State and Local Police and Fire
Retirement System and the 1999 New York Municipal Reference Guide were also used as source material. This report looks at 14 of the 16 contracts in Onondaga County excluding the state
police. Data were collected in 2001. The two departments not included do not have union
representation. They are the part-time departments in the villages of Jordan and Marcellus. A comparative analysis of salary and benefits was conducted
