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ABOUT US
The University of
Virginia, founded in 1819, was Thomas Jefferson's lifelong dream. In an
era when colleges trained students to preach or teach, Jefferson
uncharacteristically dedicated his University to the education of
leaders in practical affairs and public service. The 'academical
village' Jefferson conceived was a fascinating experiment in community
learning in the early United States.
The Weldon Cooper Center
for Public Service has continued Jefferson's vision by offering the
finest education and training for today's public leaders. Through
programs like the Senior Executive Institute (SEI) and the Leading, Educating
and Developing (LEAD) program, the Cooper Center of Public Service focuses the
resources of the University on the needs of state and local government.
The Center also carries out programs of policy research, civic
education, conferences, publications, management improvement, political
leadership, and internships.
The Virginia Institute of
Government, a professional development entity at the Center, is
devoted to strengthening and expanding the support for local
governments throughout Virginia - in electronic information and
networking, training, technical assistance and applied research.
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