Public policy & society
Public policy is the language used to formalize a society’s priorities and commitments to its members. The School of Public Affairs faculty conduct research in a wide range of substantive policy areas, such as education, health, and urban policy, as well as the social impacts of policies on marginalized populations and the nature of the policy process itself in a democratic society.
Latest news about public policy & society
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CU Denver School of Public Affairs convenes discussion with expert panel on 2019 Colorado election results
Nov 14, 2019 byCU Denver School of Public Affairs hosted its third First Friday Breakfast of the semester on November 8th. Breaking from tradition, the event was held on the second Friday of the month in order to provide the public with time to digest the results of the 2019 Colorado elections, held on November 5, and to convene a balanced discussion between three expert panelists.Full story -
CU Denver School of Public Affairs hosts 2019 APPAM conference in Denver
Nov 9, 2019 byCU Denver School of Public Affairs was a co-host for the 2019 conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel from November 7 to 9. This year’s conference theme was “Rising to the Challenge: Engaging Diverse Perspectives on Issues and Evidence,” and more than 20 of the school’s faculty and students are participating. Below is a list of presentations by CU Denver School of Public Affairs.Full story -
School of Public Affairs debuts tool to model financial implications of individuals’ votes on ballot initiatives
Oct 5, 2018 byUniversity of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted “First Friday Breakfast: Why is my ballot so long? What am I voting on?” offering attendees a closer look at a new budget simulation tool, as well as several ballot initiatives that Coloradans will be voting on in the upcoming elections.Full story
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