New Directions in Politics and Public Policy

We are so proud of everyone who joined us for the Colorado Worker Cooperative Academy! Congratulations to all the participants!

Our Fall 2019 course listings are up now! Find them here: https://clas.ucdenver.edu/newdirections/classes

Scholarship alert: We have 3, $5,000 scholarships available for students from traditionally under-represented communities. Deadline to apply is August 10th.

For more info, visit: clas.ucdenver.edu/newdirections/scholarships-fellowships

New Directions has various paid student internships available for incoming students. We welcome anyone who is interested in politics, local governments and nonprofit work.

1. The Paid Student Internship Information session: We will provide information about the Best and Brightest Student Internship ($42,500 a year) which provides a student with an opportunity to work full time at a small local jurisdiction in Colorado for two years and student internships with community non-profit organizations ($7,000 scholarship) which provides a student with an opportunity to work 10-12 hours a week for two semesters.

Date: May 9th, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Place: Political Science Department Libary, #3206.

Rsvp to [email protected]

Paid Student Internship for the local government and community organizations.

New Directions offers various paid student internships.

1. The Best and Brightest Student Internship: This internship provides students with a paid salary ( up to $42,500) for two years while pursuing an MA program at New Directions. This year, there will be 8 counties that will open the position for the year 2020. Come to the informational session, if you are interested in this student internship. The internship information session will take place on May 9th, Thursday, at 12:30 pm, at the Political Science Department Library ( #3206).

2. Community Organization Internship: New Directions' students can apply for a paid student internship position. Selected students will receive a scholarship of $7,000 for working for a community organization for two semesters ( Fall and Spring). This year, the internship is effective as of September, 2019 and anyone who is interested in a student internship should apply for the MA program in order to be eligible.

If you have questions, contact [email protected] or 303-315-1755.

Doing some holiday shopping for a class next semester? Find all of our Spring 2019 courses here!

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Interested in issues of gentrification and social equity? Have we got the class for you!

PSCI 4075/5075 - Gentrification & Social Equity with Dr. Tony Robinson - a Spring 2019 intensive weekend course
Class dates: April 6-7, 20-21; May 11-12
*Find this course listed under extended studies!

Spring Schedule 2019

PSCI 5468 Research Methods in Political Science (Hybrid- online class)
Instructor: Amme Kolovos
Meets: January 26, May 4th (10 am-3 pm)

PSCI 5075/4075 Gentrification and Social Equity
Instructor: Tony Robinson
Meet: April 6/7, April 20/21, May 12/13

PSCI 5009/4009 Politics of the Budgetary Processes
Instructor: Carol Hedges
Meet: Jan 19/20, Feb. 2/3, Feb. 16/17

PSCI 5424 Social Economy and Sustainable Development
Instructor: Minsun Ji
Meet: Feb. 9/10, March 2/3, March 16/17

PSCI 5414/4414 Nonprofits and Social Change
Instructor: Lisa Duran
Meet: April 13/14, April 27/28, May 18/19

The Best and Brightest Student Internship program is looking for a student Intern!

The Best and Brightest Student Internship is a unique opportunity for students to receive a full time salary of $42000 per year for two years, while pursuing a Master’s degree at the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy in the Political Science Department at CU Denver. This internship program has been an important part of the New Directions program. As for the internship position for FY 2019 and 2010, there are 7 counties that are participating in this Best and Brightest program this year: Alamosa County, City of Brush!, Town of Eagle, City of Fountain, City of Fruita, Town of Oak Creek, City of Ouray.

New Directions is a weekend Master’s program which works for well for working professionals. Anyone who is interested in working for small local jurisdictions in Colorado or interested in local politics or politics in general should consider applying for this position!

As the application deadline is approaching fast, anyone who is interested in applying for this internship should contact Dr. Minsun Ji, [email protected] or 303- 315-1755 ASAP. The deadline is September 7, 2018 and students need to send their resume and a cover letter to Dr. Ji.

The Best and Brightest Student Internship program is looking for student interns for the year 2019. The Best and Brightest Student Internship is a rare opportunity for students to work in small local jurisdictions while receiving a full-time salary ($42,000) for 2 years. The students who are chosen to become student interns have to join New Directions' program.The application deadline is approaching fast, and if you are interested in attending this session, please, RSVP to [email protected]

Date: August 30th, 2018
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Place: 1313 Sherman St. Room 318 Denver, CO 80203

Welcome to CU Denver's Student Orientation

The Political Science Department at CU Denver is hosting a student orientation for new students tomorrow (August 17th) and hope you can make it. We will talk about the vision of the program, and share information about the class, internship opportunities with community organizations and local governments, class requirements etc. Our current students are, of course, welcome to join us and our BBQ party!

Place: CU Denver political science department, Solarium, 3rd floor, Student Commons Building, 1201 Larimer St.

Date: August 17th, 2018

Time: 4:30-6 pm

4:30-5:00 pm: Welcome by the Chair of the Department.
5:00pm-6:00 pm: We will meet at the Political Science Department library on the 3rd floor.

Reception: BBQ party at 6 pm with all others

Yesterday, KGNU interviewed our very own Dr. Minsun Ji
on her research and experiences in labor movements and organization, as well as her leadership here at CU Denver heading up our program.

Way to go, Dr. Ji!

The Labor Exchange: Labor Organizing Program at CU Denver This week on the Labor Exchange, host Dennis Creese speaks with Minsun Ji, Director, New Directions In Politics And Public Policy, Department of Political Science, CU Denver. The New Directions pro…

It is time to register for classes. We will have four new faculty members joining us this fall as new instructors. We are thrilled to have several new faculty members this fall: Crisanta Duran (Speaker of the CO House), Richard Male (a long time guru in social justice non-profit worlds), PJ D’amico (well-known community activist and the executive director at The Buck Foundation) and Joseph Drexler (a labor scholar and high ranking union officer). This is an excellent opportunity to learn from exceptional practitioner-scholars in our community!

Information about our upcoming classes is below.

1. PSCI 5914/4002 Community Organizing and Community Development. (Aug 25.26, Sept 8/9, Sept 29/30): Instructor-Minsun Ji

This course is a required class for all New Directions’ students, and we recommend all incoming students to take it this fall, if possible. This class is an intro class for New Directions which addresses the fundamental basics of the three program tracks of the New Directions program: local government, community-labor organizing and social economy.

2. PSCI 5024/4024 State Politics: Focus CO. (Sept 22/23, Oct. 13/14, Nov. 3/4): Instructor- Crisanta Duran, Speaker of the House

This course will be taught by Crisanta Duran, Speaker of the Colorado House, for the first time and we recommend people who are interested in public policy, legislative processes and in public leadership to take this class. It is a rare opportunity to learn from one of Colorado’s highest ranking officials.

3. PSCI 5265/4265. Social Justice and Globalization (Oct 6/7, Oct 20/21, Nov 10/11): Instructor- Richard Male/PJ D’Amico

This course will be co-taught by Richard Male and PJ D’Amico. Both are well known in social justice non-profit worlds. In this class, Richard and PJ will address issues, challenges and strategies confronting community organizers. Anyone who is interested in working for a nonprofit organization will enjoy making connections with these instructors and they will be tremendous mentors.

4. PSCI 5535/4535 Labor and Working Class Politics. (Oct. 27/28, Nov 17/18, Dec 8/9) Instructor- Joseph Drexler

This class address the history and evolving perspectives on the labor movement. This class is taught by a long time high ranking labor union officer and scholar, Dr. Joseph Drexler. Anyone who is interested in labor issues, labor union politics, workers’ empowerment or worker organizing will benefit from Dr. Drexler’s long experience in the labor movement.

We are excited to announce that we have just received confirmation that we will be able to award another round of professional salaried internships for students wishing to join our New Directions Public Leadership Masters Program. Students will receive a $42,500 annual award while working as an intern in local government, and taking weekend classes towards their Masters degree. Interested? Come to our Information Session on Monday, May 21st, from 12-1, in the Third Floor Tower Conference Room of Student Commons! (SC 3018). Lunch provided. RSVP required.

We are excited to announce that we have just received confirmation that we will be able to award another round of professional salaried internships for students wishing to join our New Directions Public Leadership Masters Program. Students will receive a $42,500 annual award while working as an intern in local government, and taking weekend classes towards their Masters degree. Interested? Come to our Information Session on Monday, May 21st, from 12-1, in the Third Floor Tower Conference Room of Student Commons! (SC 3018). Lunch provided. RSVP required.

Cathy Shipley "Best and Brightest" Public Policy Internship Program Information Session

In partnership with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the CU Denver Department of Political Science announces the availability of two-year professional-internship positions with local governments across Colorado.

Each internship pays $42,500 a year, in salary and benefits. While building career skills and professionally networking on the job, Interns will also complete a CU Denver Masters program in Politics and Public Policy.

Want to know more? Come to our Information Session!

Meet the Internship Program Officials

Monday, May 21st, 12:00-1:00 pm
CU Denver, Student Commons Building, Room 3018 Light Lunch Provided!

May 21st, 12:00-1:00pm Information Session RSVP REQUIRED! To RSVP contact:
[email protected] 303-315-1755