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For years, every time we went to the Denver Art Museum, we’d walk past the massive Evans School building and ask ourselves, “When is somebody going to do something with that?” Well, somebody did and did it well, bringing new life to a beautiful building and new reasons to meet up at the schoolyard. Save this article to Pinterest to help remind you to visit the Evans School’s new incarnation.…

Fall 2019 Work-Study Job Opportunities at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance 

The Evans School is looking to hire THREE work-study students for the 2019-20 academic year to support our Student Services team with Career Development, Admissions, Equity & Inclusion, and general office projects. Students are needed for 10-15 hours a week and will earn $16/hour.  

The roles are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Students can apply till September 12th 11:55pm. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY.  

Admissions and Student Inclusion Assistant 

Supervisor: Marie Angeles ([email protected])  

Student Services Assistant 

Supervisor: Caitlin Blomquist ([email protected]) 

Career Development Office Assistant 

We are currently seeking to hire a student Career Development Office Assistant in the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance Career Development office. This is a work-study position that would last for the 2018-2019 academic year—open to both graduate and undergraduate students. While the position will primarily be database and email management, it’s a great opportunity for any student interested in learning more about public sector careers and job search. The student would be working very closely with career development and student services staff, and regularly communicating with employers in the public sector, so it’s a great networking opportunity. There is also potential for project work that may align with a students’ interests and skills.

We are excited to let you know that the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has three undergraduate courses coming up in Autumn quarter: PUBPOL 201: Introduction to Public Policy and Governance, PUBPOL 355: Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Innovation, and PUBPOL 499: Decision-Making, Behavior, and Policy Design. 

These courses are open to all undergraduate students. A bit more about each:

PUBPOL 201: Introduction to Public     Policy and Governance

This introduction to the field of policy analysis, governance, and public service teaches students how to analyze and evaluate policy and actions, as well as how individuals organize for common purposes. Learn how institutional problems are solved for the betterment of society, how policies can be analyzed and measured for impact, and how public policies are designed and implemented in order to respond to complex challenges related to climate change, urban planning, social justice, city planning, and more.

Satisfies the Individuals & Society (I&S) requirement.

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:30-2:20 pm

PUBPOL 355: Nonprofits,     Philanthropy, and Social Innovation

How can nonprofits, social enterprises, and foundations most effectively produce positive social change? In this course, you will uncover the key issues facing social sector organizations and investigate the operational, managerial, and policy approaches that social sector leaders can take to advance their mission and increase their impact.

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:20 am

PUBPOL 499: Decision-Making,     Behavior, and Policy Design

In this new class, we will apply Behavioral Science research and frameworks, which lay at the intersection of economics and psychology, to public policy design. This is an emerging field that all levels of public sector organizations—from the federal level to local government and nonprofits—are exploring to design policy for how people behave. This class will bring you to the forefront of this noteworthy shift. You’ll gain a foundation in the application of microeconomic theory, social and cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, judgment and decision-making, to study public policy problems. You will learn how cognition, heuristics, biases, emotion, and social dynamics interact in decision-making, and how context and framing shape decisions and behavior. All experience levels and majors are welcome!

-WHEN: Mondays from 11:30 am-2:20 pm

The Evans School has opened the following summer courses to juniors and seniors:

PUBPOL 583: Science, Technology, and Public Policy (4 credits) Instructor: Howard McCurdy Meets: each Wednesday for the full summer term, 5:50-8:30 pm (June 21-August 16) Description: From the spaceship to the computer chip, public officials work hard to promote innovation through science and technology. In turn, advances in science and technology invite governmental response. This course examines important public policy issues associated with science and technology, including the debate over how much government support is necessary to spur research and innovation, the role of government as a regulator of technology, the manner in which technology alters the way in which scientific initiatives are organized, the clash between scientific findings and political ideology, and the governance challenges arising from 21stcentury technologies. Students also examine impending technologies, the relationship between culture and technology, and specific policy issues of interest to students in the class. The instructor is a graduate of the University of Washington and Cornell University, a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C., and a frequent visitor to the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. He has authored seven books on the U.S. space program.

PUBPOL 598 A: Leading Change from the Inside Out (1 credit) Instructors: Michelle Gislason and Jennifer Martin Meets: Friday, July 14, 9:10-4:00 pm, and Saturday, July 15, 9:10-3:20 pm only Description: We live in a rapidly changing and uncertain world where our organizations and communities must constantly shift and evolve. As a result, leaders today must not only be effective in helping others navigate change but also be able to adapt personally. Many times leaders get stuck in thinking only about the technical and strategy changes and overlook the people side of change and transitions. This one-credit, two-day course will start from the “inside out,” exploring not only our own responses to change, but also the relationship building, shared vision, and systemic approach required to be a successful change leader.

PUBPOL 598 B: The Role of the Military in International Development and Humanitarian Crisis Response (1 credit) Instructor: Jason Smith Meets: each Wednesday in B-Term, 5:20-8:00 pm (July 26-August 16) Description: This course is intended to help students understand the capabilities that the United States military can bring to the world of international development and humanitarian crisis response. Development work in today’s world is very complex. Whether you work for an NGO, IGO, OGO, or a private company, you could potentially be in a situation where you could require military support or benefit from the resources the military can offer. With the U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with other conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, the United States military has found itself more involved in work outside its primary mission. Good or bad, this has become reality. This course will focus on the following topics: U.S. military doctrine and ability to task organize for specific missions; Specialized units and logistics capability; Permissive versus non-permissive environments; and, Military limitations and challenges. In addition to these topics, this workshop will look at the different Combatant Commands (COCOMS) and explore some of the unique challenges and possible opportunities that exist.

In case you missed it, Carver Gayton's Evans Leadership Speaker series video is on the Evans School YouTube channel. 

On May 7, 2015 Advisory Board member Carver Gayton visited the Evans School to discuss race and equity, his unique path from school teacher, to the FBI and then to public service, and his newly released book about his great grandfather “When Owing a Shilling Costs a Dollar: The Saga of Lewis G. Clarke, Born a ‘White’ Slave.”