The Practical Policy Engagement Program is a university–wide resource housed at the Ford School where it can leverage existing expertise and interdisciplinary approaches to generate policy–relevant research, analysis and learning, as well as...
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) program is devoted to interdisciplinary research and teaching on the politics and processes of science and technology policymaking. STPP seeks to improve understanding, analysis, and intervention in...
The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) conducts, supports and fosters applied academic research to inform local, state, and urban policy issues. One of the Center's key programs is the Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS), the...
From grassroots community organizing to congressional hearings, effective verbal communication has proven crucial in shaping policy outcomes, mobilizing support, and driving societal...
This course will introduce you to the fundamental leadership concepts and skills you need to successfully navigate and shape dynamic organizational and policy...
*Non-Ford students can register in Ford School electives beginning December 7*
This course meets in the second half of the semester (March 7 - April...
This course will introduce students to a range of communication strategies to move public policy forward in public policy areas from climate change to public education, health reform to anti-poverty...
Negotiation Basics for Public Policy will provide students with an understanding of the theory and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of...
Policy leadership impacts the lives of all people, everywhere. Creating inclusive and equitable policy is at the core mandate of 21st century policy leaders. This course will explore the urgent topic of leading across...
Instructors: Phyllis Meadows, Senior Fellow, Health, The Kresge Foundation and Marianne Udow-Phillips, Lecturer of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; Executive Director, Center for Health and Research Transformation...
The Ford School defines leadership as the behavioral process of having a positive influence on others, organizations and communications. This short course will meet 4 times, during which students will have the opportunity to take 1 or 2...