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Transit mess was years in the making—
now we must all chip in to fix itMitchell L. Moss, NYU Rudin Center Director, wrote an op-ed in Crain's New York Business urging policymakers to fund the subways with car service fees and gas and internet sales taxes. "Joe Lhota is the right leader for the Metropolitan Transportation …
Capstone Projects
Implementing an international standard financial accounting systemSembrandopaz is a Colombian nonprofit dedicated to facilitating a culture of peace among grassroots organizations, with the goal of supporting integral and sustainable human development processes in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Sembrandopaz requested …
Alumni In Action
Gretchen UpholtHow would you describe your experience as a Wagner student? Wagner was the first time in my professional career where I felt like I found other people like me -- people who are 100% committed to the nonprofit sector, of course, but also people who shared …
Publication
Welfare Reform in Wisconsin: The Local RoleThe article suggests a new model for the implementation of social programs based on welfare reform in Wisconsin. Existing models tend to be top-down or bottom-up, but in Wisconsin the leading counties and the state government worked interactively to …
Faculty Profile
Joycee JacobJoycee Jacob is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She is an accomplished, results-driven healthcare administrator with over 15 years of experience in Healthcare Operations. …
Alumni In Action
Amy HolmesCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, we advise donors of all different kinds on their charitable giving. As Director of Advisory Services at our New York City location, I oversee a team of six …
Publication
Health Care Reform in France - The Birth of State-Led Managed CareThe World Health Organization recently ranked the French health care system the best in the world.1 Although the methods and data on which this assessment was based have been criticized, there are good grounds for being impressed by the French system. Yet …
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Final Report Based on the Workshop on Integrated Research for Civil InfrastructureThe nation continues to experience major problems in the performance of its infrastructure in spite of the considerable investment of resources to expand capacity, increase accessibility, and exploit innovative technologies for infrastructure improvement. …
Stories
Creating the Next Generation of Leaders through Quality Academic Instruction and Cultural Immersion When Jeff Robinson (MPA-PNP) learned that he could use his former experiences inside the classroom to eliminate learning loss and create a pipeline for student success from middle school to high school in his hometown, he knew he had the opportunity to …
Capstone Projects
Next-generation Donor Engagement StrategiesGrapevine Giving is a platform that connects a community of givers and expert changemakers such as program officers, activists, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and researchers. These changemakers provide recommendations to prospective donors in nonprofit …
Alumni In Action
Stephanie MavronicolasWhat led you to your current organization/role? I credit my experience at NYU Wagner with helping to form my path to working in the public sector in affordable housing finance. While I was completing my Masters, I was able to gain exposure to City …
Capstone Projects
Individual Donor Marketing PlanThe Hispanic Federation is a not-for-profit health and human services organization operating in the tri-state region. The Federation sought to identify new sources of funding and expand its current donor base in order to sustain current programs, …
Capstone Projects
Engaging Citizens through Participatory Public Expenditure ManagementIn preparation for The International Conference on Engaging Communities, jointly organized by the United Nations and the government of Queensland, Australia, the Capstone team contributed to the available research on participation and engaged governance …
Capstone Projects
Engaging Citizens through Participatory Public Expenditure ManagementIn preparation for The International Conference on Engaging Communities, jointly organized by the United Nations and the government of Queensland, Australia, the Capstone team contributed to the available research on participation and engaged governance …
Capstone Projects
IMPROVING ACCESS IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES Ek Kadam Aur, Hindi for “One Step Ahead”, is a nonprofit organization that provides education and skill-building resources to disadvantaged children in India and Nepal. Their High School Leadership Program (HSLP) offers world-class education to high …
Publication
The French Health Care SystemThe French health care system is a model of national health insurance (NHI) that provides health care coverage to all legal residents. It is an example of public social security and private health care financing, combined with a public-private mix in the …
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Health Degree ProgramsNYU Wagner's Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Health Policy & Management and Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) prepare you to make a long and lasting impact on the health sector. Learn more about what makes each program …
Capstone Projects
Bereavement Needs Assessment of the NYC Metropolitan AreaWhile Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Hospice Care provides an extensive array of bereavement resources to loved ones of hospice patients, the organization currently offers only limited grief and loss services to the non-hospice community. As …
Publication
Using the Delphi and Snow Card Techniques to Build Consensus Among Diverse Community and Academic StakeholdersBackground : The New York University– New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYU-HHC) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) and consensus-building approach among its community …
Capstone Projects
DESIGNING A SCHOOL-BASED SUBSTANCE USE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PARENTSThe Partnership to End Addiction provides services to families impacted by substance use and addiction through its helpline, educational resources, and toolkit of training sessions. With the help of a Capstone team, the organization sought to deliver …
Publication
The Use of Case Management as a Revitalizing Theme in a Juvneile Jusitce Agency"Many organizations, especially public agencies, are in need of revitalization. Often the arrival of a new leader is an opportune moment to reinvigorate the agency, yet the yield from this opportunity critically depends on the way in which the leader joins …
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Diversity: OverviewThis reader uses an alternative approach to gender at work to provoke new thinking about traditional management topics, such as leadership and negotiation.Presents students with an alternative conceptual approach to gender in the workplace. Connects …
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How Americans View Charities: A Report on Charitable ConfidencePublic confidence in charities is key in guaranteeing a vibrant future for treating and solving the world's most important problems. Public confidence affects charitable giving and volunteering, employee recruitment, and gives charities the freedom to …
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A Constructionist Lens on Leadership: Charting New TerritoryThe April, 2003 meeting of the general theory scholars included invitations to scholars utilizing action-research methodologies as well as to practitioners on the frontline of leadership development in communities. Ospina discussed the …