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Undergraduate MinorsWhether students plan to pursue careers in the policy arena or merely remain engaged citizens, the Public Policy minor provides a sturdy foundation. Explore Public …
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Negative Equity, Yes, But Not the Whole Story.Vicki Been, Sewin Chan, Ingrid Ellen & Josiah Madar …
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Decoding the Foreclosure Crisis: Causes, Responses and ConsequencesVicki Been, Sewin Chan, Ingrid Ellen & Josiah Madar …
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Organization-Based Incident Management: Developing a Disaster Volunteer Role on a University CampusCatastrophic events are an ongoing part of life, affecting society both locally and globally. Recruitment, development, and retention of volunteers who offer their knowledge and skills in the event of a disaster are essential to ensuring a functional …
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The Dynamics of Life Stressors and Depressive Symptoms in Early Adolescence: A Test of Six Theoretical Models… 40% Hispanic, 32% Black, and 19% White; mean age at Time 1 = 11.4 years). Only two models fit the data, both of which …
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Evaluating and Expanding Primary Education Opportunities in NicaraguaProject Alianza (Alianza) is a development project that forms community alliances to build schools and provide educational opportunities for children on private coffee plantations. In Nicaragua, almost a half million school-aged children are not enrolled …
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Diversifying Revenue Streams to Sustain Senior Center OperationsThe West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) aims to provide safe and affordable housing for older adults with supportive services that enhance their dignity and independence. The Department for the Aging (DFTA) awarded WSFSSH a …
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COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR RYE TOWN PARKRye Town Park is a 62-acre public park and beach in Rye City, New York, approximately 35 miles northeast of New York City. In recent years, the Rye Town Park Commission has struggled to develop policies to prevent degradation of the park while maximizing …
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Examining Definitions and Indicators of Social and Academic Competence for Mission Driven Programming"Girls Quest aims to improve the social and academic competence of girls ages 814 from underserved communities in New York through its summer learning program (SEED). The Capstone team was enlisted to define and determine indicators of ""social and …
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"Our World" Global Youth QuestionnaireThe purpose of the Our World capstone project is to assist Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and its partners in obtaining global youth perspectives on citizenship, identity, and world peace by coordinating the administration of a global …
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"Our World" Global Youth QuestionnaireThe purpose of the Our World capstone project is to assist Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and its partners in obtaining global youth perspectives on citizenship, identity, and world peace by coordinating the administration of a global …
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An Interim Assessment of the Sew for Sisterhood Women's CooperativeThe Global Opportunity (GO) Fund engaged the Capstone team to assess the structure and interim outcomes of its Sew for Sisterhood program that is designed to expand the economic and social opportunities of financially disadvantaged women in Asebu, Ghana. …
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Pipeline Project EvaluationLegal Momentum works with career and technical education (CTE) high schools in New York City to improve the recruitment and retention of girls. Legal Momentum's Pipeline Project seeks to increase the number of middle school and high school aged girls in …
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Methodologies of Monitoring and Evaluation System and Information Management for a Nutrient Program called PANIThe Capstone team worked with Alim?ntate Ecuador (AE) of Ecuador's Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion to provide a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy, as well as an information management system, for the use of Chispaz, a micronutrient food …
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Alternative financing for Connecticut’s transportation fundThe State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is the Governor’s staff agency responsible for formulating and implementing public policy, including the preparation of the Governor’s budget proposal for the State. One of Governor Malloy’s …
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“You fix my community, you have fixed my life”: The disruption and rebuilding of ontological security in New Orleans… environment. Three interrelated reactions were common: 1) experiencing nostalgia for their old neighbourhoods …
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A Business Plan to Create a Residential Rehabilitation CenterVISIONS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting people of all ages with vision loss and generating public awareness about capabilities and needs of the blind and visually impaired in the New York Metropolitan area. Facing the challenge of …
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Understanding Your AudienceSnug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in NYC; a place where history, architecture, art, theater, dance, music, and horticulture converge to provide dynamic experiences for all ages. The diversity of programming and attractions …
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Assessment of Youth Development ProgramsSunnyside Community Services (SCS) is a nonprofit organization located in Western Queens that provides a continuum of services to members of all ages in its local community and the broader NYC metro area. SCS requested a Capstone team to evaluate the …
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Designing an Action Book for Religious FacilitiesThe Manhattan Borough President’s Office works on many initiatives important to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Manhattan. As land values rise and memberships decline, many religious congregations throughout NYC struggle to maintain aging …
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Scaling to Introduce One Million Girls to Stem by 2040Founded in 2011, Black Girls Code (BGC) seeks to change the face of the technology industry by introducing girls of color to the STEM field from an early age. BGC’s multiple chapters reach over one thousand girls per year through nation-wide programming, …
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Streamlining Expansion of Primary Education in Latin AmericaProject Alianza is an international nonprofit whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty in rural coffee communities by bringing educational resources to children living and working on coffee farms. Approximately 2.6 million school-aged children in …
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Linda Gibbs named as Distinguished Visiting Urbanist at NYU Wagner for Fall, 2022NYU Wagner is pleased to announce that Linda Gibbs will join NYU Wagner as Distinguished Visiting Urbanist for the Fall of 2022. During her time collaborating with students and faculty, the former New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services …