FOR PUBLIC POLICY

Mission & Services

 

VISION

The Benjamin Center connects local governments, businesses, and not-for-profits with the expertise of the university's faculty. We can assist in all aspects of applied research, evaluation, and policy development.

MISSION

Independently and in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and not-for-profits in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York State, The Benjamin Center:

  • conducts studies on topics of regional and statewide importance,
  • brings visibility and focus to these matters, and
  • advances the public interest in our region.

 

The Benjamin Center offers expertise and services in the following and other areas of applied research:

EXPERTISE

Local & State Government
Business & Not-For-Profit
Sustainability
Criminal Justice
Health & Human Services
Education Policy
Research and Evaluation

SERVICES

Charter Revision
Community Benchmarking
Community Convening
Data Collection & Analysis
Economic Impact Studies
Evaluation
Focus Groups
Mapping & GIS
Survey Research
Property Tax Studies
Redistricting
Shared Services & Efficiency Studies