Course # 60000 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM Term Winter 2018 Specialization Policy Analysis Harris Policy Labs is an intensive experiential learning initiative in which teams of second-year graduate students work under faculty supervision to apply their rigorous Harris education to help client organizations resolve real-world public policy challenges. Led by Professor Diane Grams, this Lab focuses on urban economic development. Three areas of urban economic development will be covered: impact evaluation, survey data to strengthen the local economy, and governance models. Students can participate in projects that build on the work conducted by prior students in Gary or making recommendations to guide Chicago's riverfront development. Clients include: City of Gary, Indiana and the Metropolitan Planning Council. Students will receive one letter grade and 100 units of course credit (one full course) upon completion of each one-quarter Policy Lab. Important Note: In addition to registering, students need to complete the Project Preference Form by November 27, 2017 to request your preferred project. The form can be submitted even if you have not registered for classes. Notes Individual Policy Lab projects in this Lab may be eligible for certificate requirements. If you are pursuing a certificate, please check that certificate’s website for details on requirements. Recent News More news Student Profile, Zhen Zeng, IPAL’23, MPP Class of 2026 Tue., April 23, 2024 Jean Lin Pao, MPP'91, and the Ongoing Fight for Small Business Mon., April 22, 2024 Student profile: Sohyun Lim, MPP Class of 2025 Thu., April 18, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 23, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States Campus Visit Wed., April 24, 2024 | 12:20 PM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60487 United States Climate Capital & Sustainable Solutions: Diverse Perspectives on Funding the Climate Crisis Wed., April 24, 2024 | 6:30 PM St. Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022 United States
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