Institute for Innovative Governance
Mission Statement:
The Institute for Innovative Governance @ SDSU (IIG@SDSU), housed in the School of Public Affairs, is dedicated to shaping the future of public service by fostering creativity, ethical conduct, and social equity in governance.
Conference for Local Elected Officials January 9 & January 16, 2025
We invite you to join fellow elected officials from the San Diego region to gain the knowledge and skills you need to address on-the-job challenges and become an impactful leader.
IIG's Core Guiding Values
Ethics
Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our activities, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. 
Social Equity
Ensuring that all voices are heard and that public policies and programs are designed to serve the needs of all citizens fairly and equitably.
Democratic Participation
Empowering citizens to participate actively in the governance process and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the public good.
Innovation
Continuously seeking new and creative approaches to address complex government challenges.
Collaboration
Working effectively with faculty, students, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
IIG’s Programmatic Pillars & Long Term Vision
Research and Innovation
- Support, amplify, and conduct research on real-world challenges
- Partner with government agencies, community organizations, and other entities to co-create and pilot innovative solutions to pressing problems
- Disseminate findings and best practices in formats accessible to policy makers & community change agents
Education and Training
- Develop and deliver educational programs to prepare new generations of public servants with the skills, knowledge, and ethics to govern effectively in the 21st century
- Offer training programs for government employees
- Highlight public service values in all we do
Outreach and Engagement
- Foster dialogue and collaboration between and across sectors
- Bring people together to discuss innovative solutions and learn about best practices
- Co-sponsor efforts to promote civic engagement and empower citizens to participate in the democratic process
Join us! Check back here in September 2024 for information on the application process for joining our IIG network.
Starting in Fall 2024, we aim to achieve our mission by:
1. Engaging SDSU faculty, students, community organizations, and government agencies in collaborative research on real-world challenges and disseminating findings and best practices; 2. Educating new generations of public servants about the importance of democratic participation, ethical conduct and social equity; and 3. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within government by promoting innovative thinking, informed decision-making, and ethical leadership.
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