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Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 001: Capstone Workshop -- Education Policy and Reform (68040)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Wed 02:30PM - 05:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Carlson School of Management 1-136
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Notes:
Concurrent enrollment in Capstone Preparation Workshop (PA 5080) is required. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bloom004+PA8081+Spring2017 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?stone039+PA8081+Spring2017
Class Description:
The purpose of this particular capstone is to explore various challenges associated with education policy and reform initiatives, especially as they relate to primary and/or secondary education. Projects are likely to include those within as well as outside of public education institutions. Students will learn how to analyze this rich and complex policy field, situate reform attempts within a particular local context, and strengthen the initiative's effectiveness.
Grading:
30% Reports/Papers
25% Reflection Papers
20% In-class Presentations
10% Class Participation
15% Other Evaluation Other Grading Information: 15% evaluation of quality of participation on team by other team members.
Class Format:
15% Lecture
25% Discussion
50% Small Group Activities
10% Student Presentations
Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
25 Pages Writing Per Term
6 Paper(s)
1 Presentation(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/68040/1173
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bloom004_mayes_PA8081_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bloom004_stone039_PA8081_Spring2016.docx (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
6 October 2014

Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 004: Capstone Workshop -- Evaluating Homelessness Policy (67800)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Tue 02:30PM - 05:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Carlson School of Management 2-233
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Notes:
Concurrent enrollment in Capstone Preparation Workshop is required. Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative analytical tools. Contact instructor at mhanratty@umn.edu for further information. Topic: Evaluating Homelessness Policy. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hanra003+PA8081+Spring2017
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67800/1173
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/hanra003_PA8081_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/hanra003_PA8081_Spring2016.docx (Spring 2016)

Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 006: Capstone Workshop -- Planning and Public Affairs (67803)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Thu 02:30PM - 05:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Carlson School of Management 2-233
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Notes:
PA 5080 NOT required. Topic: Planning and Public Affairs. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?linds301+PA8081+Spring2017
Class Description:
This capstone workshop is designed to fulfill the capstone requirements in the MURP program and the professional paper requirements in the MPP, MPA, and MSES programs. The course is entirely project based: students complete planning, research, and other studies for public or nonprofit partners. Some student teams design their own projects in collaboration with a local agency; others choose from options offered by agencies and organizations. Class objectives are to: (1) Prepare and execute a research plan or scope of work to inform public action on a public problem; (2) Prepare a clear, succinct technical report or memorandum for a community partner; (3) Make a short, engaging professional presentation for a community partners; (4) Work effectively with teammates; and (5) Work effectively with external partners or clients.
Grading:
Grades will be based primarily on the quality of each team's final report or deliverables. The grade also will reflect the quality of team presentations to the client and observations of individual contributions to the group effort during the semester. Grades also will reflect scores students assign to each other and feedback from partners.
Exam Format:
None
Workload:
Students are expected to work approximately 10 hours per week, including class time.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67803/1173
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/linds301_PA8081_Spring2016.docx (Spring 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/linds301_PA8081_Fall2015.docx (Fall 2015)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
19 November 2015

Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 007: Capstone Workshop -- Equitable Neighborhood Revitalization (67804)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Mon 11:15AM - 02:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 205
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Notes:
PA 5080 NOT required. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?nmehta+PA8081+Spring2017
Class Description:
Minneapolis and St. Paul and our surrounding suburbs and exurbs are places that, like most in America, reflect a history of policy making that exacerbated rather than ameliorated the challenges faced by poor people of color. Policies which subsidized white flight from certain communities and restricted low-income people and people of color's access to others. Because race played such a distinct role in shaping our neighborhoods and region, it must continue to be a central consideration for our community development efforts. This capstone will be partnering with community-based organizations or city departments rooted in communities of color and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Using the lens of racial, social and economic equity, students will be working with the clients who are working to transform high-poverty communities into high-opportunity communities. pPlaces that provide all the resources people need to thrive, including employment, job training, good schools,safe streets, parks, healthy food retailers, transportation, and affordable high-quality housing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67804/1173
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/nmehta_PA8081_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/nmehta_PA8081_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
17 October 2016

Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 008: Capstone Workshop -- Global Public Policy (67805)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Fri 12:20PM - 03:05PM
UMTC, West Bank
Carlson School of Management 1-122
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Notes:
Global Public Policy. Completion of PA 5990 Topics: Public Affairs 'Capstone in Global Public Policy' in F16 is REQUIRED. 5080 Capstone Preparatory Workshop is not necessary. Enrollment is allowed by permission number only (instructor permission). This capstone will allow students to learn by doing on projects commissioned by faculty from client government, for-profit, or nonprofit organizations engaged in foreign and security policy, human rights, humanitarianism other international issues. This capstone may require students to travel in the US or abroad at their own expense. Client projects will be selected in September 2016 so faculty will begin forming student teams then. Client-team project planning will begin fall term 2016 and project work will be done between January and May 2017. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mtcurtin+PA8081+Spring2017 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jamesr+PA8081+Spring2017
Class Description:
This section is focused on Global Public Policy, including foreign policy, human rights, and humanitarianism. Completion of the Fall 2016 zero credit workshop: PA 5990 Topics: Public Affairs 'Capstone in Global Public Policy' is REQUIRED. Students work in teams to complete a written project, including an oral presentation of the project, for an external client on an issue agreed upon by the students, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Students produce a written report with analysis and policy recommendations, or evaluation, as required. Students make an oral presentation to the client and at the university to invited students and faculty. Topics vary by term, and will be presented in the Fall 2016 preparatory workshop. Prerequisites: Graduate student major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent.
Grading:
A-F Only. Grade based on faculty evaluation of student's contribution to research, writing, and presentation, taking into consideration client assessment and peer evaluations.
Exam Format:
N/A
Class Format:
Teams meet weekly with instructor and independently to plan, research, and review progress. Teams will be required to make regular presentations on progress of work.
Workload:
Students should expect to spend at least ten hours per week throughout the semester on research, writing, group collaboration and discussion, and preparation and delivery of presentations.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67805/1173
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/jamesr_mtcurtin_PA8081_Spring2017.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
25 August 2016

Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 009: Capstone Workshop -- Global Public Policy (67806)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Tue 04:40PM - 07:25PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Notes:
Global Public Policy. Completion of PA 5990 Topics: Public Affairs 'Capstone in Global Public Policy' in F16 is REQUIRED. 5080 Capstone Preparatory Workshop is not necessary. Enrollment is allowed by permission number only (instructor permission). This capstone will allow students to learn by doing on projects commissioned by faculty from client government, for-profit, or nonprofit organizations engaged in international development or humanitarian and relief work. Projects related to foreign and security policy agencies and organizations may be available. This capstone may require students to travel in the US or abroad at their own expense. Client projects will be selected in September 2016 so faculty will begin forming student teams then. Client-team project planning will begin fall term 2016 and project work will be done between January and May 2017. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kudrle+PA8081+Spring2017
Class Description:
Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
Class Format:

There will be at least four meetings of team or all team (all class) during the Spring semester for:

  • Team presentations of projects and project updates

  • Team practice client presentation

  • Team discussion across projects to share ideas, questions

  • Workload:
    Weekly assignments as shown in syllabus. For more information about weekly assignments look at syllabus.)
    Textbooks:
    https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67806/1173
    Past Syllabi:
    http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kudrle_grayx260_PA8081_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
    http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kudrle_grayx260_PA8081_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
    Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
    17 November 2015

    Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 011: Capstone Workshop -- Transportation's Impact on Econ & Community Dev (67808)

    Instructor(s)
    Class Component:
    Lecture
    Credits:
    3 Credits
    Grading Basis:
    A-F only
    Instructor Consent:
    No Special Consent Required
    Instruction Mode:
    In Person Term Based
    Class Attributes:
    Community Engaged Learning
    Topics Course
    Times and Locations:
    Regular Academic Session
     
    01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
    Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PM
    UMTC, West Bank
    Hubert H Humphrey Center 25
    Also Offered:
    Course Catalog Description:
    Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
    Class Notes:
    PA 5080 IS required. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?leit0056+PA8081+Spring2017
    Class Description:

    State and local actions can be decisive in shaping the way an area's economy adjusts to the competitive world economy. This course will present a comprehensive overview of state and local economic and community development as it relates to transportation planning and the processes involved in developing a broadly conceived strategies. The topic for the Spring 2016 capstone workshop will be "Effective Transportation Planning to Enhance Community and Economic Development." Teams of Humphrey School graduate students will work with community clients in the Twin Cities to investigate a variety of issues dealing with transportation and land use. The focus will be on breaking down planning silos and increase opportunities for economic and community development. There are two clients identified for this course: Metro Transit's TOD Office and Ramsey County's Economic Development Department. Descriptions of both projects are below:

    mso-bidi-">Client: Metro Transit TOD Office

    The project will include collection, categorization, and visualization of existing land dedicated to people, buildings, and cars along high frequency transit corridors and within their respective communities. Using this people/buildings/cars metric, students will be asked to create original research on the value of TOD and financial benefits of prioritizing land for people and buildings over cars. Finally, the project will include the opportunity to apply the metric and evaluation standards to one or more economic development centers within Ramsey County. This site analysis will include assessment of the site's potential for growth, change, and TOD through modifications in parking supply and urban design in the area. Students will have the opportunity to define the study area and methodology in partnership with Metro Transit and Ramsey County in the beginning stages of the project.

    mso-bidi-">Client: Ramsey County Community and Economic Development

    The early work of ARC reinforced that the growth and prosperity of the County will come from urban and suburban centers. Substantial investments have been made in urban corridors, such as the Green Line LRT and A-Line BRT. ARC identified centers predominately in suburban Ramsey County. Some are located along major transit corridors, however several of them are not.

    This project sets out to better understand these important locations including the defining characteristics that have made these sites a center for the community. Students are invited to develop future scenarios for these centers and test their performance through existing and/or student-developed metrics. Students will explore implementation of the development alternatives including the actors and the actions (public and private sector) that are needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

    Grading:

    Teamwork (15%)

    • Class participation and presentations
    • Weekly team meetings outside of class
    • Team contracts
    • Team member evaluations (10%)

    Strategy report (70%)

    • Diagnosis draft (10%)
    • Vision draft (10%)
    • Action plan draft (10%)
    • Final draft (10%)
    • Final report (15%)
    • Team presentations (15%)

    Reflective paper (15%)

    Workload:

    Each class period will be a combination of lectures (including multiple guests) and work time.

    Textbooks:
    https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67808/1173
    Past Syllabi:
    http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/leit0056_PA8081_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
    http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/leit0056_PA8081_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
    Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
    4 November 2016

    Spring 2017  |  PA 8081 Section 012: Capstone Workshop -- Global Public Policy (70592)

    Instructor(s)
    Class Component:
    Lecture
    Credits:
    3 Credits
    Grading Basis:
    A-F only
    Instructor Consent:
    Instructor Consent Required
    Instruction Mode:
    In Person Term Based
    Class Attributes:
    Community Engaged Learning
    Topics Course
    Times and Locations:
    Regular Academic Session
     
    01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
    Tue 04:40PM - 07:25PM
    UMTC, West Bank
    Virtual Rooms NORMREQD
    Also Offered:
    Course Catalog Description:
    Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
    Class Notes:
    http://classinfo.umn.edu/?grayx260+PA8081+Spring2017
    Class Description:
    Project for external client on issue agreed upon by student, client, and instructor. Students apply interdisciplinary methods, approaches, and perspectives from core courses. Written report with analysis and policy recommendations. Oral presentation. Topics vary by term. prereq: Grad major in public affairs or public policy or [urban and regional planning] or [science, technology, and environment policy] or development practice, completion of core courses or instr consent
    Class Format:

    There will be at least four meetings of team or all team (all class) during the Spring semester for:

  • Team presentations of projects and project updates

  • Team practice client presentation

  • Team discussion across projects to share ideas, questions

  • Workload:
    Weekly assignments as shown in syllabus. For more information about weekly assignments look at syllabus.)
    Textbooks:
    https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/70592/1173
    Past Syllabi:
    http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kudrle_grayx260_PA8081_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
    Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
    17 November 2015

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