The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University will host its annual leadership forum on October 18, and Community Solutions is a Legend sponsor at this popular annual one-day conference.
The Glenn Leadership Forum connects more than 250 professionals in the governmental, education, and nonprofit sector with keynote talks and breakout sessions led by experts working at the forefront of public policy.
Below is a summary of the sessions planned for October 18 at the Ohio Union. Speakers, times and full agenda are on their website.
Morning Keynote: The State of AI in the Public Sector
Presented by the Center for Public Sector AI, this keynote presentation delves into the present status of Artificial Intelligence in the public sector, offering a detailed examination of AI's applications within state and local governments.
Balancing Efficiency with Public Values: Key Considerations Before Implementing AI in Public Service Organizations
Public and nonprofit organizations are tasked with delivering essential public goods and services while upholding various public values such as efficiency, equity, and transparency. This session will provide a foundational understanding of AI deployment in public and nonprofit organizations, enabling participants to assess its impact comprehensively.
What about the State Board of Education?
New D.E.W.: The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
The new Department of Education and Workforce will oversee education and workforce. What does the future of education and workforce look like? Why combine the two? What about the State Board of Education?
Luncheon Keynote: Navigating Leadership and Public Service in Divisive Times
Fireside chat with former Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and CEO of Ohio Business Roundtable as he talks about his experience in leadership in public service during these especially divisive times.
Let's Get Real: Employing Individuals with Lived Experiences in the Public Sector
Certain public sectors are employing individuals with lived experiences as peer professionals or supporters. Hear from individuals who have navigated systems and overcome personal and bureaucratic challenges and now are having a voice as a peer professional about direct service, practice design and public policy.
Minimum Wage, Maximum Impact: Ohio's Wage Conversation
With increases in the costs of goods and general inflation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, one policy that continues to receive national attention is how the hourly minimum wage is calculated and set. At least 25 states are actively considering an increase in their state minimum wage. Many, including Ohio, are doing so through ballot initiatives.
Battling Emotional Exhaustion: Choosing to Thrive Instead of Simply Surviving
Many people have been experiencing emotional exhaustion and burnout in recent years, and there is an increasing sense of urgency for a plan to mitigate our own key drivers of burnout. In today's fast-paced work environment, self-preservation is very important for leaders and individual contributors alike.
Almost 3.5 million Ohioans, 30% of Ohio’s population, are covered by Medicaid.
Medicaid 311: A Journey Through America's Biggest Safety Net Program
Most people think of Medicaid as health insurance for the poor, but it’s much more than that and includes eligibility factors in addition to income. Almost 3.5 million Ohioans, 30% of Ohio’s population, are covered by Medicaid. Almost 40% of Ohio’s state budget is allocated to the program. Medicaid touches and impacts more lives than many people realize, and it partners with a vast number of other state agencies to provide funding and support to critical programs for Ohioans in need.
