Bowen Center for Public Affairs

Department of Political Science

Ball State University

Dr. Ray Scheele and Dr. Sally Jo Vasicko, Directors

The Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University will advance the ideals of civic literacy, community involvement, and public service exemplified by the career of Dr. Otis R. Bowen.  The center will lead the way in Indiana toward an energized citizenry and vital community life, building on the 25-year commitment to civic literacy and community service of the Bowen Institute for Political Participation – one of the new center's three components.

• Bowen Institute on Political Participation: The Institute is in its 29^th year and will be expanded by increasing enrollment at its annul meeting in Indianapolis.  Additional sessions for students and citizen leaders will be offered throughout the state.  The Institute was recently recognized for it pioneering work in civic education with the presentation of the Earl T. Shinhoster Award by the Indiana NAACP.

• The Institute for Public Service will provide opportunities for the professionalization of Indiana state, county, and local officeholders and administrators through targeted training and certification programs.  These programs will feature best practice solutions to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of government services.

• The Bureau of Policy Research will conduct university-based, nonpartisan research to help identify current needs and respond to the research requirements of Hoosier leaders. 

• Co-Directors

• Former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson joins Ball State Faculty

The Indiana Certified Public Manager Program is a unique training opportunity for Indiana public managers and their supervisory personnel.

COMMUNITY
CONVERSATIONS
  2010

Purpose and Partners of Workshop 
Agenda, Areas of Focus and Post Meeting Followup
Application Process
Programs Supported in 2009 

Bowen Center on Political Participation

 The 29th annual Bowen Institute on Political Participation will be held on April 17 - 18,2010 at the law offices of Barnes&Thornburg in Indianapolis.

Schedule 
For additional information Contact
Sally Jo Vasicko,
765-285-5875,
svasicko@bsu.edu.

HOOSIER SURVEY 2009
The Second Annual public policy survey conducted for the Bowen
Center for Public affairs at Ball state University asked Hoosiers
to identify their top priorities for state government action in the
upcoming year. The survey asked a random sample of citizens to rank
the policy priorities they want lawmakers and public officials to
address in 2010.
Read more detailed information in the reports below.

Hoosier Survey 
Survey Methodology
Topline Results