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Comprehensive Exams - PhDDesign of the Comprehensive Exams The exams are essays based on the current state of knowledge in each field as indicated by the literature. A field examination is not based upon specific courses taken at Wagner or elsewhere. Doctoral students are …
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NYU Wagner Courses Abroad: Housing AccommodationsNote: Payment must be made via credit card. Payments are non-refundable. All fields marked with are required. First Name Last Name SID Number University Name or Affiliation School Name Email Phone Address City State Non-US AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL …
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Report Sees Economic Gains in Low-Income Communities From NYC's COVID-era Open Restaurants ProgramNew York City’s outdoor dining initiative drove a 12-fold increase in the dining scene, with more than 12,000 cafes, bars, and restaurants setting up tables on sidewalks or in parking lanes since the program was launched in June of 2020 due to the …
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CYC: What Employers Look F.O.R.Is my resume targeted to a field of interest and/or type of work? Do I need various versions of my resume? (e.g. a fundraising resume, a programmatic resume, a housing resume, a youth-based resume) Is my resume geared towards the needs of the employer and …
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BA-MPA and BA-MUP with Global Liberal StudiesInterested in a career in public service? As a Global Liberal Studies student, you already have an edge in the field with your global and interdisciplinary lens for problem-solving. Make a bigger impact by working toward Master’s in Public Administration …
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Determining Efficacy of Current Programs and Developing a Business Plan for Program Expansion OpportunitiesThe Rock School for Dance Education is one of the nation's premier schools for classical ballet training with a $4 million budget and an annual enrollment of more than 1,000 students at facilities in Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania. The School …
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Risk analysis for land sector anti-corruption interventions in AfricaTransparency International (TI), a global movement working through more than 100 chapters worldwide, envisions a world in which government, business, civil society, and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Worldwide, one in five people report …
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For Veterans & Military Connected StudentsAfter you’ve been admitted to NYU, complete the paperwork through the VA . Access your DD-214 . Certificate of Eligibility Letter (COE) will be mailed, indicating the chapter and eligible benefit(s). Chapter 31 veterans: your case manager will issue an …
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Global Inclusion at NYU Wagner Learning objectives Distribution across curriculum Co-curricular activities …
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Will Tomorrow's Elderly Be Better Off?Part of the Controversial Issues series, this text presents a series of clear and lively debates on current issues in gerontology, authored by leading academic authorities in the field. The text presents a broad overview of issues and questions facing the …
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Integrating Sanitation Into Development SectorsFLUSH is a US-based social enterprise organization that advocates for the integration of sanitation into development work in the public and private sectors. The sanitation sector faces limited funding opportunities to build capacity through partnerships …
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Richard AldersladeRichard Alderslade has worked for twenty-five years in public health, national and local health administration, research and higher education in the United Kingdom, and for ten years in humanitarian and development international health. He holds the …
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Wagner Consulting Group (WCG)Mission The core belief of the Wagner Consulting Group (WCG) is that the skill sets essential to consulting are translatable and desirable to all Wagner students, regardless of industry (e.g., Nonprofit, Health, or Government). The WCG has two aims: To …
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Practicing Networking Skills while Building an International Community with Wagner International Student Society (WISS)By Joshua Chun and Narihiro Tanaka On November 16, 2023, the Wagner International Student Society (WISS), in partnership with the Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Office of Alumni and Student Engagement hosted an international student networking …
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Five Years Later: Awareness of New York City’s Calorie Labels Decline with No Changes in Calories Purchased. Cantor J, Torres A, Abrams C, Elbel B. …
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A protocol for measuring the impact of a smoke-free housing policy on indoor tobacco smoke exposureRodrigo Arce Cardozo, Alexis Feinberg, Albert Tovar, M. J.Ruzmyn Vilcassim, Donna Shelley, Brian D. Elbel, Sue Kaplan, Katarzyna E. Wyka, Ana Rule, Terry Gordon, Lorna …
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Delivering Integrated Care in a New Supportive Housing Residence The Institute for Community Living (ICL) is a New York-based nonprofit human services agency offering residential assistance, clinical treatment, and family support to people with severe disabilities and in situational crises. As part of the Empire State …
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Student Veteran Alexander Marte Shares His Story and Goals for the Future"How can we change our systems to focus on specific veterans issues, like homelessness and mental health?" – Alexander Marte (MUP 2017), U.S. Marine Corps …
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Problems on the Potomac: How Relocation Policies for Presidential Appointees Can Help Win the Talent WarAttracting the most talented citizens to public service has been a challenge for America's leaders since the inception of our nation. The recruiting challenges facing America's presidents have intensified. These problems were evident in a survey of civic …
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NYU Wagner Team Takes Third Place at UCI Health - Cornell Sloan National Case CompetitionIn late March, the 5th annual UCI Health - Cornell Sloan National Case Competition brought top graduate students together to tackle real-world healthcare challenges. Among 40 competing teams, the NYU Wagner team secured third place, earning national …
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Creating New Beginnings for Malawians, Alumna Melissa Kushner’s Nonprofit Aims to EmpowerMalawi, a small, southeast African country, is known as the “warm heart” of the continent, nicknamed for the friendly disposition of its people. But the country—nestled between some better-known neighbors, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia—faces real and …
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The Effects of Welfare Reform on the WellBeing of Single Mothers"The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 changed the face of welfare by imposing time limits, work requirements, and stricter eligibility controls. While many studies show that it has been successful in reducing welfare …
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Don WaisanenDon Waisanen is an Adjunct Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He is also a Professor in the Baruch College, CUNY Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, where he received the Presidential …