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POLS 244: Policy Studies Support

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Open Closing on December 14, 2024 / 1 spot left
MacEwan University
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Barb Hudkins
Experiential Learning Facilitator
(16)
6
Timeline
  • January 10, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 11, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Law and policy Social sciences
Skills
collaborative communications problem solving collaboration teamwork diversity and inclusion professionalism leadership
Learner goals and capabilities

For Fall 2024, we have 2nd-year Political Science classes where student teams work with our community partners on their real-world needs.


Are you working on a complex public policy issue that has far-reaching impacts on citizens, governments and society? MacEwan’s politics science students can help. Once you select an issue, students break it down into its component parts, identify linkages, and propose different options for addressing it. The students will apply theories and concepts about how public policy is made as well as knowledge and insights about your chosen policy area. The deliverables from this exercise will be a report with recommendations and an in-person presentation that members of your organization can attend.


Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
40 learners
Project
25 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The students will apply theories and concepts about how public policy is made as well as knowledge and insights about your chosen policy area. The  deliverables from this exercise will be a report with recommendations and an in-person presentation that members of  your organization can attend. 


Project timeline
  • January 10, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 11, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

Analyzing a Complex Public Policy Issue:

  • Breaking down a policy issue into its component parts.
  • Identifying the stakeholders involved and their interests.
  • Mapping out the potential impacts on citizens, governments, and society.


Developing a New Public Policy:


  • Conducting research to gather necessary information.
  • Comparing different policy options and their potential outcomes.
  • Drafting a policy proposal with detailed recommendations.


Advocating for Policy Implementation:


  • Creating a strategic plan for advocating the policy to government officials.
  • Identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions.
  • Developing communication materials to support advocacy efforts.


Evaluating Policy Implementation:


  • Assessing the feasibility of implementing a new policy.
  • Analyzing the potential costs and benefits.
  • Proposing a timeline and steps for implementation.


Delivering Reports and Presentations:


  • Compiling research findings into a comprehensive report.
  • Preparing and delivering an in-person presentation to stakeholders.
  • Providing actionable recommendations based on the analysis.





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

Will you have dedicated project supervisor that is available to provide mentorship and touch base with our students?