The U.S. Department of Education: What does it do?
The highly publicized confirmation of Michigander Betsy DeVos as the country’s education secretary left many people wondering what exactly that position entails. Who better to explain the role of the U.S. Department of Education—and what Secretary DeVos will be responsible for—than PSC vice president Michelle Richard? https://vimeo.com/210464743
Michigan’s oil and natural gas industry is an economic and environmental force. Who knew?
An oil refinery in Detroit Automobiles. Agriculture. Tourism. These are probably the words that come to mind when people think of industries that contribute most to Michigan’s economy. But what about oil and natural gas? A recent economic impact study published by Public Sector Consultants (PSC) shows that activities related to oil and natural gas […]
How do you build a better child care system? With greater investment and pure determination
Every day, parents across Michigan make difficult decisions about who will care for their children. What moms and dads want is a safe place where their kids are happy, healthy and learning; however, what they can afford or find is often much different. The question is, as a parent, how do you choose? Which of […]
Michigan nonprofits pack an unexpected economic punch
On a regular day inside any Michigan nonprofit, from huge hospitals to tiny foundations, business as usual is exactly that: business. Staff members make purchases and pay bills. Funds for services, goods, sponsorships or donations are received. Employees receive their paychecks. Jeff Williams & Joan Bowman at the Michigan Nonprofit Association -Photo Dave Trumpie Joan […]
PSC’s research tells the story of URC’s impact on Detroit
To increase the area’s prosperity, the University Research Corridor (URC) has been actively engaged in Detroit-focused research projects and initiatives for a number of years. But are its efforts working? Watch this narrative video to learn how PSC harnessed its research and analysis skills to help answer that question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTRr0Ch7fbs&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicsectorconsultants.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY
Q&A: PSC’s Peter Pratt and Jane Powers talk about building consensus on alternatives to Section 298
In February 2016, Gov. Rick Snyder shocked the health care community when, in Section 298 of his Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) budget, he proposed that the state unify the Medicaid physical and behavioral health systems. To the average observer it may not seem like much, but to the state’s health organizations, […]
PSC evaluates two innovative food programs’ efforts to help vulnerable children
The Farm to School and Hoophouses for Health programs are working hard to help Michigan farmers grow more vegetables and get them onto the tables of families with children who need them most. Watch this video to learn how PSC’s innovative approach to evaluation is helping these two programs improve and expand their reach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F7r3lAD2dM
Q&A: PSC’s Jon Beard discusses how much Michigan should be spending on its water infrastructure
Unseen infrastructure, such as water pipes, is vital despite going unnoticed. That’s why Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association enlisted PSC to determine how much Michigan was investing in its underground infrastructure and whether that investment was sufficient to meet necessary repairs and replacements.
PSC turns a fun, friendly competition into a statewide behavior-change program for small businesses
In January 2017, we refreshed our brand, giving PSC a refined focus and sunny new look. Now, we’re doing the same for Bright Ideas. To start, we created a new tagline: What 45+ policy geeks are thinking, reading and doing. That’s because Bright Ideas is our muse – a place where we can not only stay […]
Data visualization: PSC helps longtime client explore this new frontier
Data can be used to make decisions and drive change, but only if it can be easily accessed, understood and manipulated. That’s why Public Sector Consultants (PSC) utilizes Tableau, an interactive software program that allows the firm’s clients to have the data they need in a way that is easy to visualize, use and share. […]