The Legacy and Vision of the Institute of Government
Fri, Jan 23
|Lake Worth Drainage District
An inside look at the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at FAU—its mission, origins, and the future of the IOG in our region. The presentation will highlight how a small, dedicated team can make a significant impact across government agencies in the eight counties they serve.
Time & Location
Jan 23, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lake Worth Drainage District, 13081 S Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL 33484, USA
About the event
Carol Arias Castellon, Director, Florida Institute of Government
Founded by the Florida Legislature in 1981 and established at FAU in 1982, the IOG’s mission is to enhance the capacity of Florida governments through affordable, high-quality training, technical assistance, organizational development, and applied research. Serving eight counties in Southeast Florida, the FAU IOG helps thousands each year improve skills, modernize processes, and meet rising compliance and transparency expectations.
This presentation will offer:
A behind-the-scenes look at how the IOG operates and how its statewide mandate supports local and regional needs.
Insight into its specialized programs—including public records management training, open-enrollment workshops, on-site custom courses, and agency-specific technical assistance.
Examples of real impact, drawn from the more than 2,000 workshops and 300 technical-assistance projects the Institute has coordinated in recent years.