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US Democracy Task Force

Title: Political Science Internship program
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Tue, 09/29/2009 - 08:43 — Melody Rose
School/College: 
College of Urban & Public Affairs
Department: 
Political Science
Planning Year: 
2009
New Academic Program Proposal: 
no
Institutional Themes: 
Provide Civic Leadership through Partnerships
Improve Students Success
Institutional Academic Initiatives: 
Improve retention/graduation rates
Increase enrollment in community based learning courses
Unit initiative Description: 
Through our internship program, PS places students in meaningful internship programs. Though these are primarily through the state legislature, increasingly students seek placement at city and county governments, with non-profit organizations, and with our congressional delegations. This program has been in place many years, and is sustained through the leadership of our senior faculty. Under the direction of Richard Clucas, the program has grown in recent years.
Time Frame: 
More than 3 years/ongoing
Desired outcomes: 
Better student working knowledge of our systems of government, increased job opportunities following graduation, enhanced profile of PSU within the community, and meaningful links between classroom and workplace experiences.
How initiative supports overall unit or school/college plans: 
Our unit and college/school plans emphasize civic engagement and citizens development. Through these internships, our students will become more effective citizens.
Measure of progress and success for this unit initiative: 
Numbers of students enrolled in internships, supervisor evaluations of our students

Title: Center for Women, Politics & Policy
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Fri, 09/25/2009 - 21:33 — Melody Rose
School/College: 
College of Urban & Public Affairs
Department: 
Political Science
Planning Year: 
2009
New Academic Program Proposal: 
yes
Academic Program Proposal Status: 
Approved by Budget Committee/UCC/Grad Council and Faculty Senate
Institutional Themes: 
Provide Civic Leadership through Partnerships
Improve Students Success
Achieve Global Excellence
Enhance Educational Opportunities
Institutional Academic Initiatives: 
Improve retention/graduation rates
Increase enrollment in community based learning courses
Unit initiative Description: 
The Center provides PSU a leadership position in the arena of women's leadership and public policy advancement. The Center shines a bright light on women's role in politics & policy through faculty research, teaching, and its two award-winning service programs for girls and women: Teens Lead and NEW Leadership Oregon. The Center is sustained through a combination of state, private, and foundation investment.
Time Frame: 
More than 3 years/ongoing
Desired outcomes: 
The Center will create a leadership position for PSU in the area of women and politics research (both domestic and international), will foster strong and lasting community partnerships, will enhance student success by providing them with a network of support as well as skills, and ultimately will impact the number of women from the region who seek careers in public service and policy.
How initiative supports overall unit or school/college plans: 
Our unit, school, and college focus on civic engagement and empowerment of citizens. The Center's training and development of under-represented citizens in our community aligns with these goals. Moreover, because our work is inherently dependent upon extensive partnerships with community members (politicians at all levels, business & non-profit leaders, etc.), we extend the institution's reputation for excellence far into the community. The excellent research and teaching in the arena of women & politics, conducted by faculty affiliated with the Center, enhance the unit and college's goals for scholarly excellence, as well.
Measure of progress and success for this unit initiative: 
We measure our progress and success by the number of faculty who affiliate with the Center, the number and quality of research and teaching activities associated with the Center, and the number of students & others impacted by our programs. Dollars raised and affiliated scholarship research published also provide measurable results.

Title: Multnomah County Circuit Court Internships
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Tue, 09/29/2009 - 08:48 — Melody Rose
School/College: 
College of Urban & Public Affairs
Department: 
Political Science
Planning Year: 
2009
New Academic Program Proposal: 
yes
Institutional Themes: 
Provide Civic Leadership through Partnerships
Improve Students Success
Institutional Academic Initiatives: 
Improve retention/graduation rates
Increase enrollment in community based learning courses
Unit initiative Description: 
A new faculty member has designed the internship program with Multnomah County Circuit Courts. Students will be placed with local judges. The program was initiated 2008-2009 through the leadership of Chris Shortell.
Time Frame: 
More than 3 years/ongoing
Desired outcomes: 
Better working knowledge of our court system, enhanced links made between classroom knowledge and courtroom experience
How initiative supports overall unit or school/college plans: 
Our unit and college/school plans emphasize civic engagement and citizen development. By learning about our judicial system more deeply, students will in turn be more effective citizens.
Measure of progress and success for this unit initiative: 
Number of students enrolled and supervising judges' assessment of our students' performance

Title: Center for Turkish Studies
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Wed, 09/30/2009 - 20:37 — Melody Rose
School/College: 
College of Urban & Public Affairs
Department: 
Political Science
Planning Year: 
2009
New Academic Program Proposal: 
no
Institutional Themes: 
Improve Students Success
Achieve Global Excellence
Enhance Educational Opportunities
Institutional Academic Initiatives: 
Increase externally sponsored research related to sustainability and increase enrollment in sustainability courses
Unit initiative Description: 
The Center for Turkish Studies will sponsor academic research on topics pertaining to Turkish politics, economic, society, and history. Through collaborative efforts that include conferences and lecture series with academics and researchers in other US and Turkish institutions the CTS will promote better understanding of Turkish politics, economy, and society. It will sponsor workshops that will bring together experts from the academia, business community, and local and national government officials on topics that include economic development, watershed management, political reforms, and national security. The Center also serves as the academic coordinating center for PSU’s new undergraduate certificate in Contemporary Turkish Studies which part of the BA in International Studies degree program.
Time Frame: 
More than 3 years/ongoing
Desired outcomes: 
- Increased student enrollment in the Certificate Program in Contemporary Turkish Studies, - External grants to support the activities of the Center - Academic research and publications (including occasional papers) on the culture, history, and contemporary political economy of Turkey and the Turkic world, - Become an information clearing house on topics pertaining to contemporary business, economics, finance, and politics in Turkey and the Turkic world, to the public and private sector companies in the Pacific Northwest,
How initiative supports overall unit or school/college plans: 
The Center underscores the research and teaching goals of the unit and college/school plans
Measure of progress and success for this unit initiative: 
Number of scholars brought together for workshops, lectures, and research projects. More graduate student training in Turkish studies, economic development, watershed management, political reforms, and national security. - Apply for at least two external grants for research and outreach. - Publish 2 occasional papers. - Sponsor 1 event for Turkish studies on campus.

Title: US Democracy Task Force
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Wed, 09/30/2009 - 20:47 — Melody Rose
School/College: 
College of Urban & Public Affairs
Department: 
Political Science
Planning Year: 
2009
New Academic Program Proposal: 
yes
Institutional Themes: 
Improve Students Success
Achieve Global Excellence
Enhance Educational Opportunities
Institutional Academic Initiatives: 
Improve retention/graduation rates
Increase enrollment in community based learning courses
Unit initiative Description: 
Task force provides an undergraduate and graduate-level, student-lead study of US foreign policy and presents recommendations to relevant policy makers
Time Frame: 
1 year
Desired outcomes: 
Impact on U.S. foreign policy; use of the taskforce as a template for the offering of similar courses at other universities in the U.S.; enhancement of PSU’s reputation as a center for excellence on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs
How initiative supports overall unit or school/college plans: 
Advances goals for student learning and success, and enhances the citizen experience
Measure of progress and success for this unit initiative: 
Impact on US policy and policy discourse