As a Fellow of Encore!Hartford Class of 2016, a program for corporate professionals and managers seeking to transition their skill sets and work experience to the nonprofit sector, Sara DeGraff was seeking an opportunity “to develop strategies to promote culturally diverse understanding and appreciation to enhance engagement.” One of the strategies came to fruition through […]
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DPP Students Attend NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition
On February 24th, 2018, DPP students Fabia Firoze Doza, Emily Klawitter, and Ian Mangione attended the NASPAA-Batten Student Competition Simulation at Baruch College in New York City addressing the topic of Pandemic Crisis Management and Global Health Security. The simulation utilized a computer-assisted model created at the University of Virginia to allow each student competitor […]
Alumna Alyssa Goduti Tapped for OPM Workgroup
Alyssa Goduti, MPA and President & CEO, Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies, recently served as a member of OPM’s Licensure and Certification Workshop, convened under Special Act 17-21, to conduct a required review of the certification and licensure processes of certain nonprofit community providers, and study potential efficiencies. Alyssa and her workgroup co-members presented […]
Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent, Hartford Public Schools, Visits DPP Course
On March 19, 2018, students in Dr. Joshua Hyman’s course “Economics of Education Reform” were treated to a visit and discussion with Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools, on plans for the Hartford district and the importance of research to effective field application. Dr. Torres-Rodriguez encouraged an open dialogue with the class […]
Dr. Shaun Dougherty on UConn Today
Dr. Shaun Dougherty, Assistant Professor of Education and Public Policy, recently published an article, “Want a job? It’s still about education,” on The Conversation (read the original article) which was recently posted on UConn Today.
Thirty-Nine MPA and MPP Interns Making an Impact in Connecticut
Thirty-nine UConn MPA and MPP students began internships on August 23 as part of the Department of Public Policy’s Internship and Professional Practice and Sponsored Internship programs. The students are placed in 32 organizations across Connecticut, including state agencies, local governments and nonprofits.
Public Budgeting and Finance – A Career Path with Many Options
If you are attending a professional public finance conference, you might be sitting next to one of our alumni!
Dept. of Public Policy Launches Encore!Fairfield County 2017
Entering Year #8 of UConn’s Nationally Recognized Corporate to Nonprofit Career Transition Program
Meet Mohamad Alkadry, Head of Public Policy
Mohamad Alkadry Department of Public Policy Ph.D.: Florida Atlantic University Office Location: UConn Hartford campus What interests students in studying public policy? Public service careers are very exciting for people who want to make a difference in their communities. Public policy making is about solving problems facing our communities, and public policy analysis is about ensuring that […]