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Professional Development Program Director Appointed to Real Property Administration Training Governance Group

Contact: Michael Parker (518) 437-4980

ALBANY, N.Y. (June 25, 2004) -- The University at Albany's Eugene J. Monaco, director of the Professional Development Program (PDP) at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, has been selected as an at-large member of the Real Property Administration Training Governance Group. The group is responsible under the Real Property Tax Law to oversee training programs for assessors and county directors of real property tax. The group, comprising members from the New York State Office of Real Property Services, county directors, assessors, and at-large members, provides direction for the development and delivery of training for local government personnel involved with real property tax. Monaco's term will be for three years.

PDP is the largest continuing education program at the University at Albany. With headquarters on the downtown campus and adjunct offices throughout the region, PDP provides professional education and training to individuals within public sector organizations. PDP's professional, technical, and administrative staff supports the commitment shared by Rockefeller College and the University at Albany to make government more effective.