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PADM-GP.4217
Accountability in Humanitarian AssistanceThis short course will explore the concept of accountability within humanitarian intervention. In particular it will look at the contemporary significance of accountability for humanitarian response – when and why it has become an important concept for …Publication
Medicare’s Flagship Test Of Pay-For-Performance Did Not Spur More Rapid Quality Improvement Among Low-Performing HospitalsMedicare’s flagship hospital pay-for-performance program, the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration, began in 2003 but changed its incentive design in late 2006. The goals were to encourage greater quality improvement, particularly among …
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How Social Media Moves New York, Part 2: Recommended Social Media Policy for Transportation ProvidersSocial media networks allow transportation providers to reach large numbers of people simultaneously and without a fee, essential factors for the millions of commuters and leisure travelers moving through the New York region every day. This report, based …
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At forum, mayors depict city government as locus of actionMayors of four US cities say cities such as their own are making inroads against problems that Washington has often fumbled or ignored—from opiates to crime, and from assimilating immigrants to fixing roads, reducing energy consumption, and building back …
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Collective LeadershipLearn about the Collective Leadership Network (Co-Lead Net) . Ospina, S. & E.G Foldy. Enacting Collective Leadership in a Shared-power world. In James Perry and Robert K. Christensen (Eds) Handbook of Public Administration, 3d Edition. Jossey-Bass, 2015. …
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QUANTIFYING SOURCES AND VIEWPOINTS IN CRIME REPORTINGThe Center for Just Journalism (CJJ) is a resource for journalists covering public safety issues that aims to support stories that are rooted in fact, lack sensationalism, and enhance public understanding of safety. CJJ engaged a Capstone team to …
Alumni In Action
Ryon AndersenWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose NYU Wagner because of its reputation. After looking at the course offerings, I determined they were relevant to the evolving landscape of healthcare and would be beneficial to helping me excel within …
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Current International StudentsAs a current student, you have access to a variety of support services to help you succeed and thrive at Wagner. academic RESOURCES Wagner offers a range of quantitative support and writing support to assist in your academic success. Explore Academic …
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Assessing New York's Border NeedsCanada is the United State's strongest trading partner, exceeding trade with Mexico and with the European Union. On land, this trade flows through 22 principal border crossings between the United States and Canada, with 90% of the value and three-quarters …
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Incomplete GradesIncomplete Grades It is the expectation that students will complete all course requirements on time. Students are penalized for failing to meet course requirements as scheduled in the syllabus; papers, homework assignments, and exams not completed by the …
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PADM-GP.2129
Race, Identity, and Inclusion in OrganizationsThis course brings together a wide range of thinking and scholarship to encourage learning about what race is, why it matters, race and racism in organizations and how to build racial equity and justice at work. While recognizing the importance of …Capstone Projects
Training East African Filmmakers: An Evaluation of Maisha through the Lens of its ParticipantsMaisha Film Lab empowers East African filmmakers to articulate their visions by providing them with access to world-class film training. Over the past five years, more than 250 East African filmmakers have participated in Maisha's intensive film labs, …
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UPADM-GP.102
Introduction to Social ImpactIn an interconnected and rapidly evolving world, the concept of social impact has become central to addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating and evaluating social change through …Faculty Profile
Jeff EnglanderJeffrey Englander is the founder and principal of Healthcare Strategy Bullpen and has over 15 years of experience in healthcare strategy, market positioning, industry disruption, and innovation at a number of Fortune 100 firms. Given his various roles and …
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Institute for Urban Family HealthThe Institute for Urban Family Health is a not-for-profit health care organization whose mission is to provide quality health care for urban populations. Led by the Institute for Urban Family Health and several community-based organizations and faith …
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Critical Infrastructure and InterdependenciesThe McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook takes a broad view of the challenges involved in enhancing domestic security and emergency preparedness. Our goal is to contribute to the discussion of this national issue and heighten readers' awareness of the …
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Flying under the radar? The state and the enforcement of labor laws in BrazilIn recent years, developing countries have deregulated, privatized and liberalized their economies. Surprisingly, they have also retained or even strengthened their labor regulations. These contrasting policy orientations create a novel challenge without …
Alumni In Action
Sandra Goldstein“Urban planning and economic development are two of the most stimulating and intellectually satisfying types of work one can do,” says Sandy Goldstein (MS 1998). “And a business improvement district,” she adds, “is an incredible way of helping to create a …
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Informal Work and Protest: Undocumented Immigrant Activism in France, 1996-2000Nominally, the wave of protests by undocumented immigrants that swept through France in the late 1990s successfully challenged the restrictive Pasqua immigration laws. However, despite appearances, the mass movement was at base a labour protest: …
Alumni In Action
Emily Ryder PerlmeterWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? NYU’s reputation is obviously excellent, but it wasn’t until I visited Wagner that I knew it was right for me. During Admitted Students Day, I realized how active, involved, and integrated into the city the …
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Strategies for Advancing Farmworkers’ Rights Through ProcurementThe Coalition for Immokalee Workers’ (CIW) Fair Food Program (FFP) improves working conditions for farmworkers by promoting labor justice through partnerships with large corporate buyers at the top of the supply chain. The FFP is widely regarded as the …
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Welcome neighbors?Focuses on the author's idea of applying lessons learned from the experience of stable integrated neighborhoods to strengthen cities. Theories that explain why some mixed neighborhoods remain integrated; Testing the theory; Policy implications; How the …
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Student Spotlight: Sean Pomory (MPA-HPAM 2024)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service? There are so many things that have led to this point in my life. Most recently, I graduated with a masters in religion and ethics from Princeton Seminary in May 2022. I went into that …
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Dietary Variety is Inversely Associated with Body Adiposity among US Adults Using a Novel Food Diversity Index. BACKGROUND: Consuming a variety (vs. monotony) of energy-poor, nutrient-dense foods may help individuals adhere to dietary patterns favorably associated with weight control. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine whether greater healthful …