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Toward a Mandatory Working Policy for Men… Lawrence Mead addresses the problem of nonwork among low-income men, … oppositional culture and a breakdown of work discipline. Mead argues that if government policies are to increase work … they could again be remanded to the work program. Mead estimates that such a program would involve as many as …
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Lifting Up the Poor: A Dialogue on Religion, Poverty, and Welfare Reform… makes. Drawing from various Christian traditions, Lawrence Mead's essay discusses the role of nurturing Christian … culture" and combating poverty. Quoting Shelley, Mead describes theologians as the "unacknowledged legislators … emphasizes the social justice claims of her tradition, and Mead challenges the view of many who see economic poverty as …
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Vanessa L. DeaneDr. Vanessa L. Deane is Assistant Clinical Professor of Urban Planning and Public Service at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and Director of the Urban Planning program. Her research praxis is rooted in the …
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NYU Wagner Celebrates New Home with Official Ribbon Cutting, Remarks from NYC Mayors and Former Wagner DeansOn Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service officially celebrated its new home at 105 E. 17th Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which featured remarks from current New York City Mayor Eric Adams, former Mayor …
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NYU Wagner Dean Search 2025NYU Wagner Dean - Job Description (PDF) As a first step in identifying a successor to Sherry Glied as Dean of the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, a Search Committee has been formed. Katherine O'Regan , Professor of Public Policy and …
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American Academy of Arts and Sciences Elects NYU Wagner Dean Sherry Glied a 2022 Fellow… Albert Einstein (1924), Robert Frost (1931), Margaret Mead (1948), Milton Friedman (1959), Martin Luther King, Jr. …
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FALL 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSArianna Afsar (she/hers) believes deeply in the intersection of arts and policy. Art changes culture and culture changes policy. As a theater/film performer and composer, Afsar is excited to be finishing up her last year at Wagner to understand the …
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Michael KeaneMichael Keane is a city planner, real estate investor, and land development specialist. In the REI space, Michael and his team transform living spaces in major U.S. cities through acquisition of and investment in multifamily properties. In the field of …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)Learn to navigate complex challenges and lead effectively across multiple contexts—whether managing yourself, guiding teams, driving organizational change, or influencing society as a whole. … Master the principles of growth and innovation within …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSArianna Afsar (she/hers) believes deeply in the intersection of arts and policy. Art changes culture and culture changes policy. As a theater/film performer and composer, Afsar is excited to be finishing up her last year at Wagner to understand the …
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Dean Sherry Glied delivers testimony at House Ways and Means health subcommittee hearingOn June 6, Sherry Glied, Dean and Professor of Public Service , provided expert testimony before the US House Ways and Means subcommittee on health about the challenges facing America's healthcare system, and whether Consumer-Directed Health Plans …
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PADM-GP.4126
Leading Values-Based Culture in Nonprofit OrganizationsCulture -- the system of shared assumptions, values, meanings, and beliefs, which informs the behavior of individuals -- is perhaps the most salient variable mechanism that influences organizational performance (Schein, 2017). Successful leadership of …Webpage
Dean Glied's Office HoursOffice hours for the Spring 2025 semester will be held by appointment only . Please click here to see office hours schedule and select a time to meet with Dean Glied. *Please note: office hours are subject to change* … Dean Glied's Office …
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The Other Danger...Scholasticism in Academic Research… in other social sciences and academia as a whole. … Mead, L. … The Other Danger...Scholasticism in Academic …
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SUMMER 2023 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSDiego Diaz De La Vega (he/him) is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Politics. With a specialization in Comparative Politics, emphasizing Latin America and Political Economy, he has effectively applied his analytical skills honed as a Logistics …
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NYU Wagner & Dean Sherry Glied Appointed to Lead NY Economic Recovery CommissionGovernor Andrew Cuomo has announced the formation of the Commission on the Future of New York's Economy—an interdisciplinary body tasked with providing a policy roadmap to address systemic inequities exposed and exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. NYU …
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Welfare Reform in Wisconsin: The Local Role… role of strong program management and organization. … Mead, L. … Welfare Reform in Wisconsin: The Local Role …
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State Political Culture and Welfare Reform… depend, however, on how welfare reform is defined. … Mead, L. … State Political Culture and Welfare Reform …
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URPL-GP.2639
Real Estate FinanceThe course introduces students to the basic tools of real estate analysis and finance. The development and redevelopment of urban real estate, especially housing, is examined from a public policy perspective. Students will learn the acquisition and …Webpage
Matriculation and Leave of AbsenceTime to Completion Requirement Students must complete degree requirements in force at the time of their initial enrollment: five years for master’s degree students and seven to ten years for doctoral students. The time to complete degree requirements …
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Participants and ProjectsCynthia is a passionate women’s rights advocate dedicated to the promotion of women’s rights, gender equality and social justice for all. She has more than ten years of experience undertaking research, project design, coordination, monitoring and …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & PolicyRally support and mobilize resources to drive systemic changes that align with social and political goals. … Empower others to address issues and improve conditions within their communities through grassroots efforts. … Examine how government policies …
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Alumni Spotlight: Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006)Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006), chief strategy officer, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development We'd love to learn more about your journey in affordable housing and what drew you to this field. So, there I was, a teenager in Washington, D.C., in …