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Independent Reading PolicyMaster's Students An independent reading must be approved and supervised by a full-time faculty member and should be arranged well in advance of the start of the term. Professors are not required to take on any student for an independent reading and may …
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Women at the Gay Mens Health CrisisGay Mens Health Crisis (GMHC), New York Citys oldest not-for-profit AIDS advocacy and service organization, engaged the Capstone team to analyze current program policies and procedures. The team designed a three-pronged project comprised of diverse …
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Localization of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentPart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the September 2015 adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evidence of global commitment to sustainable development and provides a platform for action. As much of the attention on the …
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Washington D.C.The DC Alumni Network invites all Wagner Alumni from the area to join us for happy hours, discussions, programs, and professional development opportunities. This listserv will be used to announce events and opportunities. We look forward to seeing you …
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Process, Responsibility, and Myron's LawIn the wake of the financial crisis, any rethinking of macroeconomics has to include an examination of the rules that govern the financial system. This examination needs to take a broad view that considers the ongoing dynamics of those rules. It will not …
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Business Development for Social EnterpriseMade in Lower East Side (miLES) is an emerging social enterprise that seeks to connect New York City creatives to short-term rentals in the Lower East Side (LES) neighborhood of Manhattan. Taking advantage of the vast amount of empty storefront space in …
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Do Foreclosures Cause Crime?Foreclosures affect not only individual homeowners, but also the crime levels of the surrounding neighborhood. This study found that neighborhoods with concentrated foreclosures see an uptick in crime for each foreclosure notice issued. These effects are …
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Building a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)The Isabella Geriatric Center has been at the forefront of caring for the elderly in its surrounding neighborhood since 1875. Recently, Isabella identified an opportunity to assist elderly individuals in their own homes by participating as a provider in a …
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The Role of Brooklyn Congregations in Providing Social Services to ChildrenACT* (Action by Congregations Together) for Children is a Brooklyn-based grassroots organization that seeks to mobilize congregations from all faiths to become advocates for childrens issues. The Capstone team researched the needs of Brooklyn children in …
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The Impact of the Trickle Up Programs Business Skills Training on Entrepreneurs in Bolivia, India, and UgandaThe Trickle Up Program (TUP) is an international nonprofit organization that delivers seed capital grants and business training to low-income entrepreneurs who want to launch their own microenterprises. TUP implements its program in partnership with …
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The Role of Brooklyn Congregations in Providing Social Services to ChildrenACT* (Action by Congregations Together) for Children is a Brooklyn-based grassroots organization that seeks to mobilize congregations from all faiths to become advocates for childrens issues. The Capstone team researched the needs of Brooklyn children in …
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The Impact of the Trickle Up Programs Business Skills Training on Entrepreneurs in Bolivia, India, and UgandaThe Trickle Up Program (TUP) is an international nonprofit organization that delivers seed capital grants and business training to low-income entrepreneurs who want to launch their own microenterprises. TUP implements its program in partnership with …
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The Role and Impact of Culture in Decentralized GovernanceUpon the request of the United Nations Development Program, the Capstone team was asked to analyze how cultural influences enhance or inhibit the processes of democratic decentralization in developing countries. Prior to the work of this Capstone team, …
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QUANTIFYING INEQUITIES IN VOTER ACCESS TO ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED ACCESSThe League of Women Voters of the City of New York (LWVNYC) is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to increase New Yorker participation in local communities and government through civics, voting, and issue advocacy. LWVNYC engaged a team to highlight …
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Are you Ready, New York? Developing and Piloting an Evaluative Tool for Assessing a NYC Emergency Preparedness ProgramThe Incident Based Distribution Program (IBD) operated by Ready New York mails emergency preparedness literature to areas recently affected by emergencies in order to increase public safety and encourage New Yorkers to prepare for emergency situations. …
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MEASURING AND COMMUNICATING IMPACT IN COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDINGThe Majira Project seeks to build wealth in communities of color through entrepreneurship, by helping small business founders access capital and build strategic connections to advance their work. The organization pairs small business owners with …
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STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS INDUSTRY INVESTMENT The Office of the Mayor of Trenton enlisted a team to help the city take advantage of New Jersey’s legalization of recreational cannabis in November 2020. The city’s goal was to understand the cannabis industry’s impacts on a majority-minority city facing …
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FALL 2021 DEMOCRACY FELLOWSAaron Posner is an MPA-PNP candidate specializing in Advocacy and Political Action. He is a passionate advocate in issues around incarceration and immigration, and is a strong proponent of the power of organizing. Among other community organizing efforts, …
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Barbara RicciWhat were you doing before you came to NYU Wagner? What brought you to the EMPA Program, and how did your time at NYU Wagner help you further your career in public service? I retired from a 30-year career in global financial services with a desire to …
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City and State Names a Pair of NYU Wagner Community Members to 2024 Transportation Power 100 City and State released The 2024 Transportation Power 100 , acknowledging the leaders in the field of transportation across the metropolitan area and the entire state of New York. This year’s list included a pair of honorees from the NYU Wagner …
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Creating a Federal Policy Agenda and Local Policy Guide to Sustain a MovementThe Women’s March is a movement-based organization that seeks to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change. The Women’s March enlisted a Capstone team to build an infrastructure for the …
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Developing a Community Engagement Model for the Redistricting Process The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) is a national organization that promotes equity, opportunity, and a robust democracy by partnering with grassroots organizations to build community power and transform the state and local policy landscape. The Voting …
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Health Policy and Management: Health Policy AnalysisNYU Wagner's Health Policy and Management program has been recognized as one of the best in the country. We draw from this program to bring you this Advanced Certificate, offering analytical skills for professionals in health policy. This Advanced …
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Three takeaways on health equity with Marnold Fellow Bill de Blasio Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first speaking engagement as NYU Wagner’s 2023 Marnold Visiting Fellow centered on health equity and allowed attendees to hear first-hand about the governance and administrative capacity necessary to address New York …