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What Frontline CBO Staff Can Tell Us About Culturally Anchored Theories of Change in HIV Prevention for Asian/Pacific IslandersFew rigorously tested primary prevention programs have been developed to prevent HIV infection among immigrant communities in the United States. This is in part because of the lack of culturally specific behavioral theories that can inform HIV prevention …
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State Authorization, Accreditation, and Student Complaint ProcessState Authorization Post-secondary institutions that offer education programs to students located outside the state must comply with the laws and regulations of the states where they seek to enroll students. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement …
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DissertationA dissertation is the result of a scholarly investigation on a topic or problem conducted independently by the candidate under the general guidance of a faculty committee and chaired by a primary advisor. The committee plays a key role in guiding the …
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Traci SandersWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I had been out of school for five years before I decided to pursue a graduate degree, and a series of very fortunate events led me to Urban Planning. The two most important factors in my decision were 1) the …
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Work Requirements and Child Tax BenefitsMany U.S. safety-net programs condition benefit eligibility on work. Eliminating work requirements would better target benefits to the neediest families but would also attenuate pro-work incentives. We study how expanding child tax credits to non-workers …
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Next-generation Donor Engagement StrategiesGrapevine Giving is a platform that connects a community of givers and expert changemakers such as program officers, activists, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and researchers. These changemakers provide recommendations to prospective donors in nonprofit …
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Estimating the Cost of an Adequate Education in PennsylvaniaWith the advent of No Child Left Behind in 2001, states are now required to develop a clear set of performance standards that will result in an “adequate” education for students. These standards have not been accompanied by additional funding to reach …
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Estimating the Cost of an Adequate Education in PennsylvaniaWith the advent of No Child Left Behind in 2001, states are now required to develop a clear set of performance standards that will result in an “adequate” education for students. These standards have not been accompanied by additional funding to reach …
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Hewett ChiuHewett Chiu focuses on driving health systems transformations and integration of care models for underserved, vulnerable, and marginalized populations. He is CEO at RaisingHealth Partners, and was CEO at Coral Health, which leverages technology to …
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US Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew leads discussion on the new $10The US Secretary of the Treasury, Jacob J. Lew, led an intimate roundtable discussion at NYU Wagner about his recent announcement to feature a woman on the $10 bill. Students in attendance participated in a lively conversation with Secretary Lew on what …
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HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule: A Contribution and a Challenge to Equity Planning and InclusionKen Zimmerman … HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule: A Contribution and a Challenge to Equity Planning and Inclusion …
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Alumni Spotlight: Lilian Liu (MPA 2015)In the Spring 2024 Global Public Service Newsletter, the Wagner Office of International Programs connected with Wagner alumna, Lilian Liu (MPA 2015) . Where do you work? Describe your current job. I have been working in corporate sustainability for over …
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Marc MinorWhat do you do in your current role? I am currently a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. I work within their Business Risk service line, specifically in the area that focuses on government regulations. Presently, I have a Department of Defense (DoD) client. …
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NYU Wagner graduate elected Mayor of Bogotá, ColombiaCarlos Fernando Galán will soon put his NYU Wagner education to work in Bogotá, where he has been elected Mayor of the Colombian capital. A 2019 graduate of NYU Wagner's Executive MPA Program , Galán takes office January 1, 2024. He received a plurality …
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Reusing and Repurposing New York City's Infrastructure: Case Studies of Reused Transportation InfrastructureThe High Line, Brooklyn Navy Yards, Pier 40 and Myrtle Avenue Station, are examples of projects that are reinventing how we think about the use of infrastructure spaces in New York City. What are the characteristics that define such projects and how is …
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Migration choices of the boomerang generationSewin Chan, Katherine O'Regan, Wei You … Migration choices of the boomerang generation …
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Raviv Murciano-GoroffRaviv Murciano-Goroff is a Research Assistant Professor at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Raviv's research analyzes the economics of technology and innovation. Using large-scale administrative datasets and big-data techniques, he gains …
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EMPA Seminar: Strategic Leadership for Public Service OrganizationsOnly open to students in the Executive MPA Program. Strategic Leadership is an intensive leadership course designed to equip mid-career students with the tools, perspectives, and frameworks for executing high-impact strategy within mission-driven …Webpage
Moving to 17th StreetAs you know, 105 East 17th Street will be NYU Wagner’s new home. In the bustling hub of New York City’s Union Square, the renovated building will house brand new state-of-the-art classrooms, a beautifully designed multi-purpose event space, dedicated …
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Introduction: Special issue on housing policy in the United StatesThe recent housing crisis has spawned much reflection among academics, practitioners and policy-makers regarding both the causes and the consequences of this upheaval, especially in the market for owner-occupied homes. But many questions remain. This …
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Community Impact: An Evaluation of the New York Junior Leagues Volunteer ProgramsIn a funding climate where nonprofit organizations are becoming increasingly accountable for quantifying the successes of their programs, the Capstone team developed both qualitative and quantitative criteria that the New York Junior League (NYJL) can use …
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DEMYSTIFYING FUND STRUCTURES FOR ALTERNATIVE OWNERSHIP ENTERPRISESTransform Finance (TF) is a research, education, and implementation partner that supports its stakeholders to challenge legacy investment approaches, seed transformative investment models, and build movement power. Traditional business operations enrich …
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Hospital Performance, the Local Economy, and the Local Workforce: Findings from a US National Longitudinal StudyAbstract Background: Pay-for-performance is an increasingly popular approach to improving health care quality, and the US government will soon implement pay-for-performance in hospitals nationwide. Yet hospital capacity to perform (and improve …
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OPTIMIZING IMPACT MEASUREMENT: HOW NONPROFIT BOARD SERVICEEFFECTS CORPORATE EMPLOYEESCause Strategy Partners (CSP) is a certified B-Corporation that connects diverse networks of talented professionals to nonprofit board service opportunities. One of CSP’s key initiatives is BoardLead, an online platform that introduces employees from …