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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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Student Group Leader ResourcesResources are provided for registered student groups at NYU Wagner through the Wagner Student Association. The resources are created and provided by the Office of Student and Alumni Engagement (OSAE ). For list of compiled resources related to student …
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Women’s History in Chinatown: A Walking TourBy Emely Paulino On Saturday, March 30, 2024, a group of 20 Wagner students met outside of the Mabel Lee Memorial Post Office on Doyers Street in Chinatown, New York, for a special walking tour highlighting women’s history in Chinatown. The tour was …
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Assessing the Impact of War On ChildrenIn R. Apfel, & B. Simon (Eds.), Minefields in Their Hearts: The Mental Health of Children in War and Communal Violence , (pp. 218-231). New Haven: Yale University Press, …
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The Wagner Experience: Kathryn Gonzalez (MPA)"I think coming to New York City for graduate school was important because of the complicated nature of problems that exist here—I wanted to know what they were and be learned in the art of addressing those …
Capstone Projects
Optimizing and Sustaining Discharge Lounge ProcessesNew York-Presbyterian Queens (NYP Queens) is a community teaching hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. NYP Queens opened a discharge lounge to accommodate discharged patients and expedite bed turnover and new patient admission. NYP Queens …
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UNIT COST ANALYSIS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMSThe Institute for Community Living (ICL) is a nonprofit human service agency that provides clinical, rehabilitation, housing, and other support services to assist individuals and families affected by or at risk of mental illness in New York City. ICL runs …
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Shu WangShu Wang is a doctoral student at NYU Wagner and NYU Shanghai. Her research interests lie at the intersection of urban planning and informatics, with a particular focus on urban climate policy, adaptation strategies, and vulnerability. She holds a B.S. in …
Alumni In Action
Chrissy KiernanWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I pursued my MPA to build my network, enhance my resume particularly in leadership and management, to become an expert in administration in the public sector by obtaining education in best practices, to …
Capstone Projects
Lutheran Medical CenterThe Resident was involved in many ongoing and new projects focusing on quality and safety issues in both operational and clinical settings. As Lutheran Medical Center (LMC) looked to enhance health-care, major changes developed through-out the …
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A behavioral blueprint for improving health care policyBehavioral policy to improve health and health care often relies on interventions, such as nudges, which target individual behaviors. But the most promising applications of behavioral insights in this area involve more far-reaching and systemic …
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NYU Reproductive Health Action Network (NYU Repro)Mission The NYU Reproductive Health Action Network (NYU Repro) at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is a student organization dedicated to intersectional reproductive health advocacy, access, and education. NYU …
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Community Equity and Wealth BuildingThis course introduces graduate students to the field of community wealth-building and the movement for a solidarity economy. Students will examine the role of public policy in shaping racial inequality in the U.S.; ways that community groups have …Capstone Projects
Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice Supporting the Global Lab on Metropolitan Strategic PlanningIn April 2013, the World Bank and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) of New York launched the Global Lab on Metropolitan Strategic Planning (MetroLab) in New York City. The MetroLab community of practice is part of a program of activities and services …
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The Dynamic Population of ManhattanWe cannot understand Manhattan in the 21st century by relying on conventional measures of urban activity. Simply put, Manhattan consists of much more than its residential population and daily workforce. This island, measuring just 22.96 square miles, …
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Sonia BalaramSonia Balaram is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Policy & Management of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She is also an educator and community organizer. She works at the Department of Education as the Director of Youth …
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Creation and surveying of customer satisfactionSince 1967, Legal Services New York City (LSNYC) has fought poverty and injustice by providing expert legal advice to low-income residents of NYC. Currently, LSNYC has more than 50 offices spread across all five boroughs and serves over 60,000 New Yorkers …
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An analysis of a scholarship programIn 2008, the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) changed its scholarship strategy by moving away from awarding scholarships directly to students, and instead providing grants to universities and institutions. These partners select scholarship …
Alumni In Action
Jane BartmanCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? In my role at Bloomberg Associates, I'm part of the sustainability team, leading our work to help cities decarbonize and make strides towards their net zero goals. My responsibilities involve working …
Capstone Projects
Outcome Evaluation of the Literacy Assistance Center AcademyThe Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) is a New York City-based nonprofit organization that increases opportunities for adults with low literacy skills and limited English language proficiencies by offering professional development training and technical …
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How to Show Success: Developing Performance Measures for Anti-Poverty ProgramsThe Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) is one of New York City’s largest human service agencies, providing thousands of New Yorkers with critical services and assistance in their fight against poverty. As part of an organizational effort …
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Integrating: A managerial practice that enables implementation in fragmented health care environmentsBackground: How some organizations improve while others remain stagnant is a key question in health care research. Studies identifying how organizations can implement improvement despite barriers are needed, particularly in primary care. Purposes: This …
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The Furman Center For Real Estate & Urban PolicyThe NYU Furman Center advances research and debate on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy. Established in 1995, it is a joint center of the New York University School of Law and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Its mission is …
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Student Spotlight: Jeremy Haoqing Zhu (MPA 2024)With a passion for improving healthcare systems and policy, Jeremy Haoqing Zhu, an MPA Health Policy and Management student, is studying the healthcare delivery systems of the United States and China in order to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and identify …