Department of Public Policy (DPP) Professor Eric Brunner has studied a variety of topics related to energy and education in recent months. The U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory recently awarded Eric a grant to study the impact of large scale commercial solar installations on local economic development and the fiscal health […]
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DPP Faculty Set to Edit a Special Edition of the ANNALS Dedicated to Gun Violence Prevention
Department of Public Policy (DPP) Professors Jennifer Dineen and Kerri Raissian are set to join Professor Cassandra Crifasi (John Hopkins University) to edit a special edition of the ANNALS dedicated to gun violence prevention. The ANNALS is a guest edited periodical that covers societies and politics. Since 1890, The American Academy of Political and Social […]
Favorite Course Friday: PP 5363 / PP 3098 Administrative Functions of Local Government
Welcome to “Favorite Course Friday”! Throughout the semester we will be highlighting electives available next semester with the Department of Public Policy (DPP). Interested in joining the DPP in the classroom next semester? Email dpp@uconn.edu for more information! In this course students will examine the characteristic functions of local government management, such as finance & administration, human […]
New Faces of the DPP
This winter the Department of Public Policy (DPP) welcomed two new members to staff! Luciano Lawrence serves as the DPP’s Outreach Coordinator. Since mid-December Luc has been coordinating recruitment efforts and assisting with marketing initiatives for the department’s professional graduate and undergraduate academic programs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master […]
IMRP: Police Transparency & Accountability Task Force Issues Final Report
In January the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy’s (IMRP) Police Transparency & Accountability Task Force (PTATF) issued its final report of recommendations. After two years of evaluating how the State’s police do their jobs, their report was unanimously approved. The Force’s proposals was sent for consideration at the start of this year’s legislative session, which […]
Alumni Council President Named to Connecticut Magazine’s 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Department of Public Policy (DPP) Alumni Council President Larisa Kottke, who was recently named to Connecticut Magazine‘s 40 Under 40! The Class of 2022 includes “shootings stars” from across the state, including Larisa who serves as President and CEO of Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH). As a Public Administration graduate, Larisa embodies leadership and aims to […]
MPA Student Gets a Jumpstart into Managing Volunteers
Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Emily Burnett found a love for public service when she began volunteering in high school. Over time her engagement made her realize the systemic barriers that lead to organizations needing volunteers. Her freshman year American government class also inspired her through stories of collective action that led to change. […]
Teaching Tuesday with Nina Brooks
Welcome to our first 2022 edition of #TeachingTuesday with Professor Nina Brooks! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? I don’t think I ever made a conscious decision and am often still surprised! I still text my best friend from graduate school every so often to say, “can you believe we’re professors […]
Favorite Course Friday: PP 5318 Financial Management for Public Organizations
Welcome to “Favorite Course Friday”! Throughout the semester we will be highlighting electives available next semester with the Department of Public Policy (DPP). Interested in joining the DPP in the classroom next semester? Email dpp@uconn.edu for more information! This course is designed as a survey of the principles, issues, and skills of financial management in the public […]
MPA Student Aims to Address Systemic Inequities
Recently we caught up with Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Brittany LaMarr, who participated in a Department of Public Policy (DPP) Youth Car Theft in CT panel. Her involvement came from two avenues. The first was her role as a DPP student who planned to attend. The panels address the policy work she actively […]