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Big Data: The Role of Education and TrainingThe Jarmin and O'Hara piece describes a turning point in statistical data collection and dissemination. The federal agencies can no longer bear the full burden of producing and disseminating data for public policy research. Public policy researchers and …
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SCALING THE ARUNODAYA (“SUNSHINE FOR THE BLIND”) PROGRAMEk Kadam Aur (EKA) is a nonprofit organization that works with blind children and their families and schools in the states of Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, India to remove barriers to their attainment of quality education. In 2020, the Government of India …
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SYSTEMS-LEVEL SOLUTIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH ALUMNI OF COLORThe Calhoun School is a private K-12 school on NYC’s Upper West Side, and its Alumni of Color Network (ACN) is an affinity group with the goals of providing a welcoming space for alumni and addressing DEI discrepancies in the school. The client engaged a …
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New Specialization in Social Impact Investing Is a Finalist in 2017 Voinovich Innovation ChallengeNYU Wagner’s new Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) specialization has been named a finalist in the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) 2017 Voinovich Innovation Challenge. The pioneering SI3, led by …
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#MyWagnerLife: Bernard Ortega (MPA-HPAM) TODAY! Follow @nyuwagner MPA #HealthPolicy student @_BernardOrtega as he showcases his #MyWagnerLife . #NYUVets pic.twitter.com/aVPNUipJoH — NYU Wagner (@NYUWagner) April 2, 2015 Follow @_BernardOrtega and @nyuwagner today to see a day in the life …
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SHOWCASING THE SUCCESS OF A GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMLIFE Camp is a gun violence intervention and prevention organization in Southeast Queens that emphasizes customized wraparound services to prevent violence in at-risk communities and address the specific needs of each community. The organization enlisted …
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CREATING IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR A GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAMLand to Learn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing food justice and community wellness through education. Its SproutEd Program brings garden education to students in grades K-2 in the Newburgh, Beacon, Kingston, and Garrison areas of New York …
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REENVISIONING THE NORTH AND WEST SHORE INDUSTRIAL WATERFRONTSThe NYC Department of City Planning is the city’s primary land use agency, and its Staten Island Office (DCPSI) is instrumental in shaping the built environment and economic activity in Staten Island. Competing visions and goals for the future of the …
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Nonprofit and For Profit Partnerships: Rationale and Challenges of Cross-Sector ContractingIncreasingly, nonprofit, for-profits, and public organizations have been cooperating in producing and distributing a wide range of goods and services. In many cases, the partnerships have arisen from the recognition that different activities are best …
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Does the Structure and Composition of the Board Matter? The Case of Nonprofit OrganizationsThis article discusses some of the key differences in board behavior between nonprofit organizations and for-profit firms using a relatively new dataset from New York City nonprofits. We provide evidence on the broader role that nonprofit boards play for …
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PNP - SI3 - ChecksheetMPA-PNP: SOCIAL IMPACT, INNOVATION, and INVESTMENT (SIII) I. DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS [15 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive the following courses: … II. SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS [9 credits] Students must complete the following courses: … …
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EMPA Students and Alumni Connect on the Importance of Public ServiceOn November 3, NYU Wagner hosted a mixer for current students and alumni of the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program at our historic Puck Building. The event drew 50 attendees and provided space for EMPA students and alumni to connect …
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International AlumniFind out what your employment options are, what you need to travel back into the US if you're staying on to work, and alumni resources to keep you connected to NYU. OGS Alumni Resources … The official NYU Wagner LinkedIn page is an excellent resource for …
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Assessing Client Experience: A Pilot of Client SatisfactionThe Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC), a health care consulting firm, was created in 1993 with the mission to improve access to primary and preventive healthcare for low-income and medically underserved populations through partnerships with many …
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New York University Downtown HospitalThe resident played a lead role in the DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Program. During her rotation in the Rehabilitation Clinic, the resident learned that the hospital had been giving out durable medical equipment, such as canes and crutches, to the …
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Development of a Strategic Plan FrameworkThe Capstone team was asked to prepare a framework for a two year strategic plan for Bronx AIDS Services (BAS), Inc., a not-for-profit HIV/AIDS service organization. In recent years the agencys scope of service scope has moved beyond its mandated mission …
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Development of a Heart Health Service LineBellevue Medical Center is developing a Heart Health Service Line that integrates all of its cardiovascular services in order to improve efficiency, communication, and patient service. In order to help Bellevue Operations Team to achieve their vision, the …
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Capstone: Learning In ActionRegardless of program/specialization, all students share the same learning goals for Capstone: How to design and execute an extended project for a client organization How to successfully work with a client and relevant stakeholders How to function as a …
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Measuring a Theater Organization’s Impact in Alternative High SchoolsOpening Act is a nonprofit organization that provides theater programs for students in New York City’s most underserved public schools with the goal of providing students with the confidence and skills to succeed in life and become leaders in their …
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Decentralization and Local Development Support Program in YemenThe Capstone team was asked by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to look at the current arrangements of basic public service provision in Yemen, focusing on primary education, health and rural water services, and the relationship between the …
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Decentralization and Local Development Support Program in YemenThe Capstone team was asked by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to look at the current arrangements of basic public service provision in Yemen, focusing on primary education, health and rural water services, and the relationship between the …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONSROBERT F. WAGNER AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public service … Maria I. Melendez (EMPA) Maria I. Melendez is the founder and CEO of Embrace Her Legacy, which offers personal and leadership development …
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Capacity Assessment Research, Development, and ImplementationThe primary goal of the International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE) is to support initiatives designed to promote young children’s understanding of and respect for the differences that exist among themselves, especially those related to culture, …
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Capacity Assessment Research, Development, and ImplementationThe primary goal of the International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE) is to support initiatives designed to promote young children’s understanding of and respect for the differences that exist among themselves, especially those related to culture, …