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A Study of Volunteer Diversity… AFS-USA relies heavily on volunteers in the U.S. to support its participants and on the American school system to …
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Sustainable Business Plan and Strategy for Live From the Edge Theater… revenue streams and solidify revenue that can support operations, and 3) identify, measure, and recommend …
Publication
Neural Substrates of Social Status Inference: Roles of Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Superior Temporal SulcusThe negotiation of social order is intimately connected to the capacity to infer and track status relationships. Despite the foundational role of status in social cognition, we know little about how the brain constructs status from social interactions …
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Governing and Managing the Delivery of Local Basic Services in AfricaUnited Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) is an international organization that represents and defends the interests of local governments on the world stage. The Global Observatory on Local Democracy and Decentralization (GOLD) was launched by UCLG in …
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Where Are They Now? SAR Program Analysis & EvaluationScholars at Risk (SAR) is an international network of institutions and individuals working to promote academic freedom and to defend the human rights of scholars worldwide. Founded in 2001, SAR is now at an inflection point in both its scale and services. …
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Development of a "Parent Excellence" ProgramChild Mind Institute (CMI), an organization dedicated to finding effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, requested a Capstone team to assist in the creation of a Parent Excellence Program (PEP). The team focused on …
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Defining and Demonstrating Purpose: Performance Measurement and Management… tutoring, facilitated peer connections, and holistic support. The Capstone team was asked to design a performance …
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US Market Entry Strategy and Capacity Building … entrepreneurs, venture philanthropy, entrepreneurial support entities, and funders. The research was then …
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Strengthening the Management, Development & Programming Structures Necessary for a Nonprofit Organization’s Success… professional development counseling, and follow-up support to achieve self-sufficiency. At a pivotal point in …
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Developing a Community Impact Assessment System for Short-Term Service-Learning ProgramsBreak Away, a nonprofit organization, supports the development of quality alternative break programs by providing training and information to over 170 universities and 500 nonprofit organizations and by promoting the Active Citizens movement. The …
Stories
Creating Sustainable Solutions in Developing Countries through Gender Equality… provided policy research, analysis, and project management support for the network of 25 Financial Empowerment Centers … whether it be a structural injustice, the lack of targeted support systems, bad governance, or cultural norms, which all …
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Designing an Action Book for Religious Facilities… struggle to maintain aging but essential properties. To support the community presence of active religious …
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Affordable Housing Models for the Justice-involved PopulationEnterprise Community Partners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending housing insecurity by investing in affordable housing solutions through public and private partnerships, and scaling these solutions through political advocacy. Nationwide, …
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Parents Connect Program Evaluation… includes programs, policies, resources, and research to support the holistic and equitable physical, cognitive, and …
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Financial Sustainability for the Aging Services ProgramThe Bridge is an agency that offers a range of services, including mental health, substance abuse treatment, supportive housing, care coordination, and vocational programs. The Bridge’s Aging Services Program (ASP) provides whole-person care for the …
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International Policy and Planning Association Mission The International Policy and Planning Association (IPPA) at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is a student-led organization dedicated to enriching the Wagner experience by engaging students on international …
Faculty Profile
Shantae EdwardsShantae J. Edwards is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. As a social entrepreneur, empowerment speaker and impact coach for the last 11 years, Shantae J. is committed to …
Alumni In Action
Becky BavingerHow would you describe your experience as a Wagner student? Smart. Experienced. Engaged. Reflective. Obviously I'm borrowing that from Assistant Dean David Schachter, but it's quite apropos. At Wagner I was smart enough to take courses that interested me …
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WagnerCares Week of Service 2021WagnerCares Week of Service: Fundraising Drive for Personal Care Items Help us reach our goal of donating 500 personal care items to the Food Bank for New York City! With your donations, we can provide our community with necessary items, not often …
Publication
Resilience and Renewal: Labor unions, inspectors, prosecutors and the enforcement of labor laws in Brazil.What happens to a country’s system of labor laws when its government embraces market-oriented reforms? In a twist on the prediction that labor regulations will be repealed, researchers find that laws remain in place but are not faithfully enforced, a …
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IMPACTS ON HOUSING STABILITYIn 2014, New York City (NYC) adopted its first Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program, which promises to offer publicly funded pre-kindergarten to all New Yorkers. The Capstone team investigated the impact of NYC’s UPK on housing stability. Studies have …
Faculty Profile
Liz DeMatteis… care force—Papa Pals—to provide companionship and everyday support to older adults and families. Papa is one of five …
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INTERACTIVE DATA TOOLS FOR CRAFTING TENURE-BASED HOUSING POLICIES IN NYC… works to develop and advance practical public policies to support New York City’s housing stock by better understanding …
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN REENTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT… program, guidelines to prevent discrimination and enhance support for participants, and a supplier diversity framework …