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Community Policy Impact Experience - 2025

PBSV 397
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Albion College
Albion College
Albion, Michigan, United States
Edward Visco
Educator
(2)
3
Timeline
  • February 25, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Non profit, Social Enterprise
Government, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Experience scope

Categories
Leadership Project management Law and policy
Skills
policy research advocacy community development policy analysis policy evaluation needs assessment persuasive communication public policies lobbying innovation
Learner goals and capabilities

Learners in this course are skilled in public policy analysis, lobbying, community engagement, leadership, and project development. They are capable of evaluating policy processes, designing effective advocacy strategies, creating actionable community development plans, and presenting well-researched recommendations to stakeholders.


Companies can expect thoughtful, data-driven insights and innovative approaches to solving community and policy-related challenges.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
17 learners
Project
10 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Project Outcomes:

Learners will engage in activities such as analyzing policy frameworks, designing advocacy campaigns, conducting community needs assessments, and collaborating on actionable recommendations for public service or community development.

Deliverables:

  1. Policy Research Paper: A detailed, six-page document presenting a policy analysis or recommendation with supporting evidence.
  2. Group Presentation: A professional presentation to stakeholders outlining project findings and actionable recommendations.
  3. Reflection Essays: Individual essays reflecting on the impact of their work and lessons learned.
  4. Lobbying Brief: A concise and persuasive one-pager designed for advocacy purposes.


Project timeline
  • February 25, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  1. Policy Proposal Development: Researching and proposing new policies or improvements to existing ones in areas like education, public health, or environmental sustainability.
  2. Advocacy Campaign: Creating lobbying materials, such as policy briefs or presentations, to influence decision-makers on key issues.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement Strategy: Developing tools and plans to foster collaboration among community members, businesses, and policymakers.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.  *
  • Q2 - Text short
    Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.  *
  • Q3 - Text short
    Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.
  • Q4 - Text short
    Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
  • Q5 - Text short
    How is your project relevant to the experience?