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The Center is housed within the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where it helps scholars conduct state-of-the-art policy-relevant social science research. It functions as an information resource for academics, policymakers, the media, and the public. It works to foster effective communication between academic researchers and the policymakers dealing with today's state, local, and urban policy problems.
Under the leadership of CLOSUP Director Brian A. Jacob, the Center has launched the Education Policy Initiative, a new research and outreach program focuses on improving urban education. (See EPI in the right column for more.)
This report describes findings from a literature review of recent academic and applied research on the relationship between housing and service arrangements and housing stability for homeless, formerly homeless, and precariously housed individuals and families.
This report describes key findings from a survey of Michigan residents on the topic of global warming and climate policy options, conducted in the Fall of 2007. The study was conducted by Dr. Barry Rabe of the University of Michigan and Dr. Christopher Borick of Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania. The survey was conducted simultaneously in Michigan and Pennsylvania, to compare findings across the two states. This report highlights only Michigan data.
This report examines the evolving relationships between workforce development and economic development organizations in Michigan, identifying 6 key factors that have lead to greater connectivity between the two fields.
Beginning in Fall 2008, CLOSUP will host two student interns to work on applied policy projects at the Center. These internships will be open to Masters students at the Ford School. Students will be able to earn academic credit for their work through independent study courses at the Ford School. One intern will work on a new project called the Michigan Public Policy Survey; the other intern will work on a new publication series of policy research briefs. The interns will be provided with office space and computing facilities and will work closely with CLOSUP staff and affiliated faculty. The amount of course credit and the length of the internship will be determined based on the needs of the projects and the chosen candidates. More info.
Professor Brian Jacob teaches the Ford School course known as the Policy Analysis Practicuum, in which student teams work on applied policy projects for public sector and non-profit organizations. More info.
EPI is a program of coordinated activities at the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) designed to bring the latest academic knowledge to issues of education policy. Through a combination of research projects and related events, EPI seeks to identify and evaluate promising educational interventions and to inform educators and policymakers about new research findings.
A core component of the Education Policy Initiative is the new education policy seminar series, launched in Fall 2007. The following seminars were presented in Academic Year 2007-08:
10/24/2007: “Reflections on No Child Left Behind.” Jacob Vidgor, Duke University.
11/19/2007: “The Effects of New York City’s Charter Schools on Student Achievement.” Caroline Hoxby, Stanford University.
1/22/2008: “Can Educational Outcomes be Improved in Community Colleges? Recent Evidence from Two Randomized Trials.” Cecilia Rouse, Princeton University.
3/19/2008: “The Role of the Private Sector in K-12 Public Education. ”
Mr. Mike Flanagan, State of Michigan; Mr. Frederick Hess, American Enterprise Institute; Ms. JD Hoye, National Academy Foundation; Mr. Sanford I. Weill, Citigroup, Inc.; Dean Deborah Loewenberg Ball, University of Michigan School of Education, and Professor Brian Jacob, moderator. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 4:00 - 5:30pm, reception to follow. Annenberg Auditorium, 1120 Joan and Sanford Weill Hall, 735 South State Street, Ann Arbor. 
Watch the panel discussion as a RealVideo file
4/2/2008: “Learning to Teach? Teacher Preparation and Student Achievement.” Susanna Loeb, Stanford University.
