University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
America's High Five does policy.
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- July 27, 2010 | <a href="/users/wangruth">Ruth</a> <a href="/users/wangruth">Wang</a>Interested in promoting quality discussion and research in the areas of public administration, public policy, public affairs, and non-profit management at the undergraduate level? The Journal of Public Affairs Education has posted a call for papers for a journal and companion conference symposium on undergraduate education in 2011. Suggested...
- July 27, 2010 | <a href="/users/wangruth">Ruth</a> <a href="/users/wangruth">Wang</a>In keeping with the Michigan Chapter's theme of "Roosevelt in the Community," The Urban Planning and Community Development Center at Michigan took the initiative to increase Roosevelt member involvement in community service and community organizing activities. Along the way, they began to seek out new, creative ways to...
- April 23, 2010 | <a href="/users/wangruth">Ruth</a> <a href="/users/wangruth">Wang</a>This term, the UM chapter of Roosevelt Institute made it a chapter-wide goal to go beyond policy writing and get involved in the community. The Center on Urban Planning and Community Development at UM took initiative by planning a college tour for fifteen middle and high school students from Detroit public and charter schools. In...
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CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE Midwest v2.0 Resource Website 2009-2010 Midwest Regional Initiative As the millennial generation enters the workforce, the Midwestern economy faces a disconnect between an industrial past and the 21st century economy. Chronic unemployment in Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland is at its worst in decades, and millions of families struggle with lost jobs. Industries that once stood as the backbone of the American economy no longer promises a...Economic Development agriculture, Chicago, Energy & Environment, Midwest, regional, Urban Planning, v civic engagement
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Our chapter kicks off the 2009-2010 semester with the theme year "Roosevelt in the Community." We hope that a focus on policy at a local level will allow our members to continue to write and publish well-crafted and researched policy while giving them the opportunity to advocate for the implementation of their policies. Our group also plans to partner with GLUE, the Great Lakes Urban Exchange, to work on their policy publication that will explore best...community partners, implementation, local, regional, Think Impact