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Understand institutional structures in the context of policy-makingNavigate and describe the organization and power structures of institutionsDesign high-quality policy that acknowledges institutional structure and works to minimize harmsUnderstand the impact of wide-sweeping changes on institutions and policy-making
Course overview
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Course Information Prof. Information
Fall Semester 2025 Prof. Alexandra Stinson-Swartout
Days: Thursday S. Kedzie Room 213
Time: 3:00 - 5:50pm Office Hours: 12:30 - 2:30pm Tu/Th
Location: Berkey Hall 217
Course Description
We live in a rapidly changing world. The new administration has come with a lot of upheaval, but it’s important to understand that some things are built to last. In this course, we’ll discuss how policy still gets made in a time of political gridlock and dissent - the people and institutions who make it, how they organize themselves, what factors they consider, and what they overcome to get the job done. We will also discuss how certain changes, like the emergence of a wide-sweeping new technology, can present opportunities, challenges, and considerations for existing institutions in adapting to a new world.
PPL 808: Policy Development and Administration
Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
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