Phyllis Schoenholz
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension—York County
Nebraska Rural Initiative
2345 Nebraska Ave.
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-5508, (402) 362-5509 fax

Barbara Radke
University of Minnesota Extension
Cloquet Regional Center
179 University Rd.
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 726-6476, (218) 879-0857

William Shuffstall
Penn State University Cooperative Extension & Outreach
7B Armsby Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-5665, (814) 865-3746 fax

The Access e-Government program shows local governments how to make smart choices about planning and implementing Web sites that meet the needs of citizens. The main focus is on planning information-rich Web sites that connect the interested public to the work of government. Access e-Government is both an online guide and hands-on workshops that help local decision-makers think critically about their choices. Participants learn: what governments around the country are doing with their Web sites; what people really want from a government Web site; security and privacy issues that need to be addressed; and how to evaluate vendors who can help them design and host Web sites and secure transactions.

During this presentation staff from the University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska and Penn State University will highlight curriculum content and teaching resources, explain how materials fit local needs, and share lessons learned and impact results. This session will provide Extension professionals an opportunity to explore using this technology program in their communities.

The curriculum was developed in 2001 by the University of Minnesota Extension Service in partnership with the Association of Minnesota Counties and Penn State University.

PowerPoint Presentation (PDF format, 2,716 kb)