Community Benchmarks Program Copyright (c) 2013 Syracuse University All rights reserved. http://surface.syr.edu/cbp Recent documents in Community Benchmarks Program en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 11:36:11 PDT 3600 2010 Onondaga County Community Indicators http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/37 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/37 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:55:07 PST Onondaga 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's 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.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Onondaga County Community Indicators 2011 Report http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/36 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/36 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:55:04 PST Onondaga 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.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Onondago County School Evaluation 2011 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/35 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/35 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:55:02 PST The purpose of this report is to present information collected from Onondaga County high schools through a comparative study of how well students are prepared for college and/or a future career following graduation. This report will be used in conjunction with 3C Skills (www.3cskills.org) to further the discussion of the state of education in Onondaga County and possible solutions. There is evidence that high school students often graduate without the skills that are needed in college and that are necessary for employment. For example, The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) performed an observation study of schools across New York State that compared Regents exam scores to early college success. They found that a passing score on a Regents exam of 65 was not a good predictor of student performance in college. In other words, graduating high school does not necessarily equate to college-readiness. Furthermore, employers across the country have been voicing complaints about the lack of preparedness of new hires. The bottom line, which is explored in detail in this report’s Introduction, is that the education system is often producing graduates illequipped for either college or career. This report provides a catalog of information about what is occurring locally to serve as a catalyst for families, educators and the media to look beyond test scores in determining the future success of students as they enroll in college, enter careers and hopefully embark on a life-long path of civic engagement.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program The Role of Transportation in Selected Syracuse Child Care Centers http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/34 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/34 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:04 PDT This 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.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Greater Syracuse Community Indicators, 2005 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/33 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/33 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:04 PDT The 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 change

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Jordan Elbridge Central School District study of student use of illegal substances and alcohol http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/32 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/32 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:03 PDT This report provides information about the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco as well as information on the lifestyles of middle and high school students in the Jordan Elbridge Central School District (JECSD). This study was requested by members of the school district’s Illegal Substance & Alcohol Abuse Forum.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Southwest Community Center : Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/31 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/31 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:03 PDT This report presents observations and recommendations for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs at Southwest Community Center at 401 South Ave. in Syracuse, New York. The report is a description of the current registration and attendance practices of Southwest Community Center and suggestions for improvement.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program. How to take attendance using Microsoft Excel : attendance proposal for Southwest Community Center, Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/30 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/30 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:02 PDT Position of Attendance Supervisor : It is recommended that one employee of the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Youth Program at the Southwest Community Center be the designated staff person responsible for all attendance procedures. Responsibilities The Attendance Supervisor will be responsible for: • Making sure each member is accounted for on the attendance sheet with a check-mark next to their name as soon as they come into Southwest each day. Describes how Excel can be used to perform this responsibility.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program. Nonprofit compensation : a study and comparison of nonprofit agencies in Onondaga County http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/29 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/29 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:01 PDT This report is a comparative study of the salary and benefits compensation packages of nonprofit executives in Onondaga County. The local data collected is contrasted to information presented in four similar studies of nonprofit organizations across the country. Three of the research studies were national in scope; one examined nonprofit agencies in New York City.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program et al. Preliminary findings on issues affecting students at Shea Middle School http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/28 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/28 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:01 PDT Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Comparison of salaries and benefits of elected municipal officials in Onondaga County. (Executive summary) http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/27 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/27 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:00 PDT This 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.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Municipal web sites in Onondaga County : a study comparing selected characteristics http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/26 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/26 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:00 PDT Introduction: This study reports information gathered through a web site evaluation of the 35 municipalities in Onondaga County. The results will be included in a report to each municipality. The report rates municipal web sites. It gives a score (on a scale of 1 to 110) for each site and ideas for the improvement of each site. It also provides information on how to develop a web site for those municipalities interested in starting this process

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program et al. Residential trash collection in Onondaga County : a study comparing cost and type of service http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/25 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/25 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:00 PDT Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program. Jamesville-Dewitt High School Benchmarking Project : Year One report http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/24 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/24 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:54:59 PDT A 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 project

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program. School finance trends in Syracuse 1978-1998 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/23 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/23 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:54:59 PDT Syracuse Univeristy. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Selected government performance outcomes for the city of Syracuse: comparisons of the six residential TNT sectors in the areas of crime, fire, streets, trash, and parks http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/22 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/22 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:54:58 PDT The report describes data compiled between January 1997 and March 1998 and suggests follow-up studies and actions. It also explains how benchmarks can be used to both improve government services as well as to provide a framework for community problem-solving in the areas of: 1) crime control, 2) fire protection, 3) park safety and maintenance, 4) street maintenance and snow removal, and 5) waste collection.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program The Connective Corridor: Bridging the University with the Community http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/21 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/21 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:56:47 PDT The purpose of this report is to provide baseline data of properties located along the Connective Corridor. The data will serve as a tool to measure development of the Connective Corridor over time. Information in this report is presented in four sections. 1) Aggregated parcels 2) Downtown 3) University area, and 4) Arts and Lodging The downtown is defined by the geographic area extending from East Adams to Route 690 (south to north) and West Street to I-81 (east to west). The university parcels are confined within Harrison (south to north) and Irving streets to Comstock Avenue (east to west). Arts, cultural organizations, lodging, and other amenities all play an important role in ensuring the growth and success of a community. Relevant information is presented to learn from areas that have enjoyed success. Comparative data are used to view how the greater Syracuse area compares to the other regions in the state, across the state and the nation.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Onondaga County Community Indicators 2010 (abridged report) http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/20 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/20 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:56:46 PDT The 2010 Community Indicators Report highlights how Onondaga County compares to the past and to other geographic areas. This report consolidates information on the trends and issues facing county residents to generate discussion, celebrate success and stimulate interest in collecting and reporting data. The report is not exhaustive and will expand as more data become available

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Laying the foundation for literacy (Full report) http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/19 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/19 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:56:46 PDT The purpose of this report is to provide baseline data for eight indicators developed by the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County (LCOC) to measure the organization’s success in achieving their mission of 100% literacy through 100% Community Engagement.

1. Percent of children who are read to daily 2. Percent of incoming kindergarteners prepared for school. 3. Percent of K-12 students meeting proficiency standards on New York State English and Language Arts assessment. 4. Percent of youth graduating from high school. 5. Percent of adult learners who make educational gain. 6. Percent of adult learners entering or retaining employment. 7. Percent of literacy and community programs using instructional practices based on scientifically based research. 8. Amount of total organizational funds used to support literacy related programs and services by selected organizations.

]]> Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program Connective Corridor Inventories http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/18 http://surface.syr.edu/cbp/18 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:56:45 PDT Syracuse University. Maxwell School. Community Benchmarks Program