Cover Profile

Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of Technology Aneesh P. Chopra
In an age of specialities, state Secretary of Technology Aneesh Chopra does not count technology as his main area of expertise– his background is in consulting with the healthcare industry. So how do the two connect? He explained in a recent interview.

Features:

Public Technology

Searching for Citizen Access: Virginia Web Usability Initiatives
The folks at the Secretary of Technology have been busy, trying to ensure that all of us can get what we want and need from the Web.

Review Review

Some insightful and useful resources for those who like to know all the who, how, when, where, and whys in Virginia’s rich history.

Professional Education

Opinion: Recruiting and Retaining Young Professionals in Government A young government official gives us a frank and open discussion about what young employees entering the workforce are looking for in a career and ultimate job placement–good management is key.

By Megan McNeely

Departments:

Elucidations

PARKS PARTNERSHIP

By Alyson L. Taylor-White

Advertiser’s Index

Currents

Did You Know... There’s a Law That Helps Consumers Fight Harassment bt Debt Collectors?
Yes, Virginia, we do have an office of consumer affairs. It is part of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

By Marion Horsley

All About IT

Upgrading or Replacing Legacy Applications? An Appropriate First Step


By Charles Leadbetter, III

Ecotech Network

Innovative Strategy for Providing GIS Services at the University of Virginia


By Larry Stipek

Management Matters

“Successs is a Lousy Teacher”

By Russell M. Linden, PhD

Of Note

Commonwealth Clips

Professional Directory