Last Edition of Policy Perspectives
by Jennifer Robinson, CPPA Director
Today we are sending out the last edition of Policy Perspectives. We have had an invigorating, enjoyable, and challenging time researching, writing and publishing Perspectives on a monthly basis. Over the years, we have published 90 editions with contributions from CPPA staff, graduate assistants, and many outside contributors. Thank you to everyone who has made Policy Perspectives a success, including you – our readers!
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Hang Up and Drive: Developing Policies on Cell Phone Use in Automobiles
by Kara Glaubitz, CPPA
The dangers of cell phone use while driving have been well documented and widely discussed. A number of academic studies have been conducted testing the effects of cell phone use on driving ability, clearly demonstrating that cell phone use impairs some aspects of driving performance.
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ASPA: Cloud Computing
by Kara Glaubitz, CPPA
This month’s ASPA luncheon featured Dave Fletcher, Utah’s Chief Technology Officer, discussing cloud computing in the public sector.
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Utah College Advising Corps
by Malia McIlvenna, CPPA Graduate Assistant
The Utah College Advising Corps (UCAC) was initiated in 2007 to help high school students who are low income, minority, or would be first generation college students to take steps toward college enrollment. These students are statistically less likely to attend college. Recent college graduates serve as advisors to high school students in this “near-peer” model program.
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