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GETTING TO THE
GNAC
The GNAC is located on the RU
West Campus in the RU Business Assistance Center. From Route 11 in Radford cross
Memorial Bridge ( New River). After you cross Memorial
Bridge you will see the RU West campus on your left.
From Route 11 turn left onto University Park Drive
(second left after crossing the bridge) and follow the
signs to Building One. Visitor parking is provided in
front of the Building and a building directory is
located in the main foyer.
OUR MISSION
The primary mission
of the Government and Nonprofit Assistance Center (GNAC)
is to provide quality professional education, technical
assistance, research assistance and current information
to governmental and nonprofit organizations. The GNAC
serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas among
faculty and managers and seeks to identify and promote
"best practices" in accountability and management for
organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. The
GNAC promotes best practices by engaging in continuing
professional education; engaging in consulting projects;
conducting conferences, forums and events; and producing
research products on current and emerging issues. It
also serves as a resource base for governmental and
nonprofit organizations.
MAKING
POWERFUL CONNECTIONS
The University is
committed to public service and seeks to share
resources, skills and facilities. The GNAC has developed
alliances, partnerships and other arrangements with
selected professional organizations and associations,
such as the Treasurers Association of Virginia, Virginia
Government Finance Officers' Association and several key
area nonprofit associations. The purpose of these
relationships is to identify educational and training
needs and to provide programs and delivery systems to
meet those needs. This approach allows the GNAC to
complement the programs of existing professional
organizations.
" I am very excited
about where we're going with this center. The Virginia
Government Finance Officers Association is looking
forward to maintaining and enhancing our relationship
with Radford University. The Government and Nonprofit
Assistance Center will enhance the training in
accounting and management for members of our profession.
This center is mutually beneficial to both finance
officers and the university."
John Tuohy, Director of
Finance, Fauquier County
MEETING YOUR
NEEDS
The GNAC will offer a
variety of workshops and seminars throughout the year
covering topics on effective management and improved
accountability that are of interest to local government
agencies and nonprofit organizations. It will provide a
forum for examining and disseminating information on
contemporary and emerging management and accounting
issues. The GNAC will draw on faculty expertise within
the College of Business and Economics as well as the
rest of the University.
"The Assistance
Center fills a critical need and supports the idea of
providing management in nonprofit organizations the
opportunity to improve their skills as leaders and
managers."
Chip Woodson, Director of
Finance, Christian Children's Fund
Who Benefits?
EVERYONE
The academic world
benefits from association with professionals engaged in
the day-to-day, hands-on side of financial management
and accountability. Professionals benefit from faculty
research and other resources provided by the center.
Students will also gain numerous opportunities to
participate in experiential learning activities and
network with potential employers.
Additional information can be obtained
by contacting: Dr. Bruce Chase, GNAC Director, Radford
University , Box 6951, Radford, VA 24142 , Phone
540.831.5744, e-mail:
bchase@radford.edu
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