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The Macroeconomics Of Nebraska's Competitiveness World Agricultural Markets, Frank Zahn

Center for Public Affairs Research (UNO): Publications

Nebraska faces a cyclical and a secular decline in its competitiveness in world agricultural markets. Economic instability and technological advances account for much of the decline, along with unfair trade practices and counterproductive government intervention. The short-term forecasts for the U.S. economy are fairly bright, but the farm economy, particularly in Nebraska, is gloomy. Because it is unlikely that government price and income supports will continue at current levels, Nebraska must take some bold steps to provide a healthier farm sector. Policy choices for state action include supporting federal policies that promote domestic and international economic stability, fair international trade, …

Omaha Public High Schools' Graduates Attending Uno, Floyd T. Waterman

Publications

During the 1986-87 school year, the University of Nebraska at Omaha/Omaha Public Schools (UNO/OPS) Liaison Committee requested a study to determine how high school graduates from the Omaha Public Schools were progressing in their college careers at UNO. The author was asked to work with Paul Malcom of the Research Department of Omaha Public Schools to determine how the study might be conducted. Possible research questions were shared with the committee. The author met with Malcom to obtain lists of names of high school graduates.

Earlier, OPS conducted a survey of its high school graduates and developed a list of …

Public Awareness And Telephone Contact With The Mid-Plains Poison Control Center, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

Publications

The Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) conducted an evaluation of public awareness of poison control services available to Nebraskans by the MidPlains Poison Control Center (MPCC) in November and December 1986. This report presents the results of that analysis.

1987 January, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from January of 1987.

1986 December, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from December of 1986.

Yale Political Monthly 1986 November, The Politic, Inc.

The Politic

No abstract provided.

1986 November, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from November of 1986.

1986 October, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from October of 1986.

1986 September, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from September of 1986.

Health Services Survey Of Residents Of Lexington, Nebraska, Curtis R. Winkle

Publications

The results of a health services questionnaire administered to over 300 Lexington area residents in April/May 1986 are presented in this report. The sample constituted 6.7 percent of the 4,507 households in the study area.

Primary Health Care In Omaha, Nebraska: A Case Study Of Nine Primary Health Care Centers, Stella G. Limson

Publications

The provision of health care has always been a declared policy of many governments, and every nation in the modern world has a health care system through which its people can get health services. The characteristics of these systems vary greatly with the nation's economic level and political structure.

Preliminary Study Of The Homeless In Omaha-Douglas County, Jeff Luke

Publications

Homelessness is not a new phenomenon. The period between the Civil War and World War I, for example, witnessed a large increase in predominantly male transients who followed an active labor market and formed a highly visible subcommunity called skid row. Today's homeless population, however, includes more women, children, and minorities and fewer single men and drifters than previous populations. In addition to changes in the demographic composition of the homeless population, most experts agree that the problem of homelessness is increasing.

1986 August, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from August of 1986.

Survey Of Uno Alumni, Karlo Dorsey, Jyothi Aranha, Vincent J. Webb

Publications

The purpose of this study was to obtain information from University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) alumni regarding their perceptions of various characteristics of the university. Alumni were asked to indicate their reasons for attending UNO, to rate various dimensions of the university, and to rate the importance of their UNO educations to their careers and lives. The questionnaire also gathered information on alumni pride in UNO and about alumni participation in continuing education programs.

Management Training Needs Assessment United Methodist Community Centers, Sarah Kovoor, Anne Miller, Jeff Luke

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This report outlines a management training plan for the United Methodist Community Centers, Inc. (UMCC). UMCC is a community service agency which focuses on bringing positive change for minorities and other disadvantaged people in the Omaha community. UMCC is one of Omaha's major community service agencies and has two locations, the Wesley House in north Omaha and the Woodson Center in south Omaha. A broad range of community programs are coordinated and managed from these two centers, including, for example: family enhancement programs, a woman's resource center, "sweat equity" housing development, senior meals programs, pre-school and after-school learning programs, and …

1986 June, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from June of 1986.

A Study Of Business/Industry And Training Needs In Northeast Nebraska, R. K. Piper

Publications

In February 1986, the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NNEDD) contracted with the Center for Applied Urban Research GCAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to conduct a business survey related to training needs and business conditions in the region. The Northeast Technical Community College and NNEDD designed the survey instrument to collect information which would be useful in economic development program planning and determining training needs and areas of interest. A total of 896 questionnaires were mailed to businesses in the region during February by CAUR and 208 responses were received; a response rate of 23.2 percent.

Re-Use Of The Muse Theatre: A Study Of Consumer Preferences, R. K. Piper

Publications

In February 1986, Park East, Inc., a nonprofit redevelopment agency, contracted with the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to conduct a marketing survey related to the redevelopment of the Muse Theater at 24th and Farnam Streets. Representatives of Park East, Inc., believe that two critical trends have converged to create an opportunity for redevelopment in this area--the ongoing and already successful redevelopment of downtown Omaha and adjacent areas and the recent increase in the population of young, well-educated, professionals living and working near downtown Omaha. Mutual of Omaha, the largest employer in Omaha, …

1986 May, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from May of 1986.

1986 April, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from April of 1986.

Publications Of The Center For Applies Urban Research 1971-1986, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

Publications

CUAR publications, 1971-1986.

1986 March, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from March of 1986.

Perceived Effectiveness Of The Chicago Crime Commission, 1980-1985: Insiders And Outsiders, Dennis Hoffman, Vincent J. Webb

Publications

This study examines the perceived effectiveness of the oldest and most famous citizens' crime commission in the United States--the Chicago Crime Commission.l The commission's effectiveness is measured by the perceptions of influential criminal justice decisionmakers and policymakers.

Economic Impact Of Eppley And Millard Airfields On The Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area, W. J. Corcoran

Publications

This economic impact study concentrates on three components of economic value that Eppley and Millard Airfields create for the Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): incomes earned; benefits to residents, businesses, and nonbusinesses; and expenditures by visitors.

1986 February, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from February of 1986.

View, 1986-1987, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

1986-1987 View magazine of Morehead State University.

Msu Update, 1986, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

MSU Update Newsletters for 1986.

A Royal Weekend: An Eyewitness Chicago Perspective On Prince Charles' And Princess Diana's Visiting To Washington, D.C., Rosalie Clark, Anne Rashford

Institute for Public Policy and Administration

No abstract provided.

Nebraska Policy Choices: 1986, Jeff Luke, Vincent J. Webb

Publications

The purpose of the Nebraska Policy Choices series is to improve the basis for making state policy choices. This series tries to enhance Nebraskans' awareness of their many alternatives for steering Nebraska into the future. Each annual volume in the series will provide a forum for considering the major issues facing the state and for identifying the various policy options or choices available to Nebraskans. The goals are to broaden public understanding and to promote informed and responsible choices among alternative policies.

Small Business And Economic Development For Nebraska, Bruce A. Kirchhoff

Center for Public Affairs Research (UNO): Publications

Economic theory and research data suggest that Nebraska policymakers should redirect economic development efforts toward the formation and growth of small businesses. A mechanism is presented for categorizing small businesses into sectors which are most likely to provide the economic growth so necessary to the state. Recommendations for implementing a search and screening process to identify businesses with high-growth potential in the state are discussed. Finally, recommendations for changing policies and programs to increase the formation and growth of small businesses in Nebraska are presented.