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Access the Experts: Josie Schafer

In this installment, Schafer answers: “One of the biggest concerns for our state is rural depopulation and brain drain. What efforts are underway to create a stable future for rural Nebraska?”

  • published: 2020/09/25
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Access the Experts is an innovative partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and News Channel Nebraska (NCN), where viewers submit their questions to be answered by UNO faculty members.

In This Installment of Access the Experts

Josie Schaffer, Ph.D., Director and Senior Research Associate, Center for Public Affairs Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Public Affairs and Community Service, answers the question: “One of the biggest concerns for our state is rural depopulation and brain drain. What efforts are underway to create a stable future for rural Nebraska?”

About Schafer

Schafer’s expertise lies in examining the sources and types of information used in administrative and policy decisions. A recognized leader in her field, Schafer has prepared technical and survey reports for local governments, most recently in Kansas. She currently serves on the Board of the Midwest Public Affairs Conference.

Recently, Schafer helped launch the Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard, which provides data visualizations and key insights on the state’s economic health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery.

Access the Experts

Access the Experts is an innovative partnership between the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and News Channel Nebraska (NCN), where viewers submit their questions to be answered by UNO faculty members.

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About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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