The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy’s (IMRP) Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative (Results First) works with jurisdictions to implement evidence-based policymaking approach and cost-benefit analysis model. This collaboration has helped jurisdictions invest their limited resources in policies and programs based on probable outcomes and return on investment. The intention is to produce better outcomes and substantial […]
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DPP Professor and Alumna Work to Enhance Equity in State Government
On behalf of the Connecticut Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, Professor Mohamad Alkadry and MPA Fellow alumna Tara Downes have been studying the State of CT workforce. They previously studied representation and compensation. That report focused on representation of women and people of color in different State agencies. The report also focused on pay equity. The […]
IMRP: CT Reentry Roundtable Collaborative
The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy’s (IMRP) CT Reentry Collaborative is made up of seven active reentry roundtables across Connecticut. Their IMRP staff includes Daryl McGraw and Renee LaMark Muir. The roundtables represent Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, Southeastern CT, Waterbury, and Windham and encompass a collaboration of state and local organizations. These […]
DPP Faculty Research Citizens’ Willingness to Pay for Public Services
Department of Public Policy (DPP) faculty Eric J. Brunner, Mark D. Robbins, and Bill Simonsen’s on-going research in the broad area of citizen’ willingness to pay for public services has produced three published journal articles and one current working paper with additional papers in development. This research stream began with a paper examining bond referenda […]
IMRP: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System Commission
The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy’s (IMRP) Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System Commission (REDCJS) was created by the Connecticut General Assembly on October 1, 2000 through Public Act 00-154. Their IMRP project staff includes Aileen Keays and Brittany Kane. The Commission is a permanent body chaired by the Chief Court […]
Assistant Professor Nina Brooks Seeks to Reduce Pollution in Bangladesh
Assistant Professor Nina Brooks seeks to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by targeting the brick sector in Bangladesh. This fall she is launching a pilot study with collaborators from Stanford University, Delhi-based Greentech Knowledge Solutions Ltd, the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease and Research, Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology […]
IMRP: Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative
The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy’s (IMRP) Connecticut Children with Incarcerated Parents (CIP) Initiative is led by Project Manager Aileen Keays. The team, also including Irvine Peck’s-Agaya and Dr. Jim Conway, are guided by seven principles. These include: Practices should be designed specifically with CIP needs in mind Include CIP and their families in […]
IMRP: Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force
The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy’s (IMRP) Public Transparency and Accountability Task Force (PT&A Task Force) was established by Public Act 19-90 SEC.6 in order to study police transparency and accountability. PT&A Task Force staff includes Ken Barone, Andrew Clark and Renee LaMark Muir. The Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 20-1, which made […]
The Exciting Opportunities Ahead
In my fifth year at UConn, I am grateful to have the opportunity to work in an exceptional team of faculty and staff, excellent students and dedicated alumni. I feel that we accomplished a lot together, and I am thrilled about the future direction of the Department of Public Policy (DPP). The coming year will […]
The UConn Department of Public Policy Internship Program has Another Record Year
The Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) program offers second year Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) students the opportunity to acquire work experience in a nonprofit organization, local town government, or a Connecticut state agency for the academic school year. First year and undergraduate DPP […]