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Prepared for success
Best-in-class Writing Center
Our Writing Center's outstanding instructors work with students at every skill level, helping them through every stage of the writing process--from creating a preliminary outline to polishing a final draft.
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Policy Analysis Learning Lab
A supportive learning initiative to equip every student with the confidence to use policy analysis for the public good.
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The Ford School Leadership Initiative
We equip talented public policy graduates with the leadership competencies for transformative public service.
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Hands-on skills development
Students have many opportunities to use what they've learned in the classroom through hands-on, practical policy experiences.
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Equipped to lead in an increasingly diverse world
We're an inclusive community, and we believe that issues of equity of integral to the study and practice of public policy.
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Academic and career supports are provided by professional staff, peer mentors, faculty, alumni, and friends of the school.
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