The Rutgers Program on the Governor seeks to promote research and discussion on the role of the governor in the 50 states.The Program includes a range of academic activities and public forums on topics and issues relating to the office of governor in the nation and in New Jersey.
An initiative of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, one focus of the Program has been to develop an extensive oral and written record of the administrations of New Jersey ’s living former governors, including Brendan T. Byrne and Thomas H. Kean, wiith a new project now under development for James J. Florio.These virtual archives include videotaped interviews with governors, their cabinet officials, legislators, and others who worked with them. Also available are biographical materials, photographs, memoranda, speeches, and documents highlighting campaign moments, policy debates and decisions for each governor. This Web site provides access to various resources relating to the office of the governor, including
- an overview of the evolution of the historical role of governors;
- news on politics, publications, events and other developments affecting governors;
- research and scholarly publications on constitutional, political and policy issues;
- events, such as conferences, seminars and other programs of interest;
- a profile of the history of the New Jersey governor, including a list and biographical sketches of those who have served as governor since colonial times;
- links to other resources.
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