Taking the quantitative analysis coursework – both semesters of statistics and cost-benefit analysis – was key in helping me be prepared for state budget work immediately after graduation.
A Place to Call Home: Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Homelessness across Wisconsin
During the 2016 federal fiscal year in Wisconsin, 22,050 people experiencing homelessness received services and shelter from providers that use the state’s tracking system. Homelessness is not just a Milwaukee or Madison concern, nor is …
Nick Lardinois (MPA ’16)
Undergraduate education Bachelor’s degrees in economics and environmental studies, UW-Madison, 2015 Employer Legislative Audit Bureau Job title Performance Evaluator What are your primary job responsibilities? I work with a team to gather and analyze qualitative …
Elizabeth Doyle, MPA
“La Follette coursework allows ample opportunity to increase my knowledge base of local issues and work with organizations in the area through project work.”
Sophia Rogers, MPA, JD
As an undergraduate, I learned that public policy is determined as much by politics as technical constraints.
$500,000 donated to support students
Two members of the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors took advantage of a one-to-one matching gift from Ab and Nancy Nicholas to boost funding for students pursuing master’s degrees in public affairs at UW-Madison.
Evaluation of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Regulatory System
This study for Wisconsin’s Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL) has addressed the question of how to promote and maintain effectiveness in ensuring regulatory compliance and resident protection under such conditions.
Changes to Wisconsin’s Driver’s License Reinstatement Policy
Upon release from prison, persons convicted of an OWI offense are required to complete treatment before having their driver’s license reinstated.
Addressing Income Volatility of Low-Income Populations
This report highlights the importance of income volatility and discusses policies, programs, and products that can mitigate income volatility for low-income individuals.
Debaki Ale, MPA-EAP
After years of lab work, Debaki Ale was ready to become more directly involved in energy and environmental policy. She enrolled in the La Follette School’s Master of International Public Affairs degree and its energy …