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 Center for the Study of Politics and Governance
 

Policy Fellows


Policy Fellows enjoying a luncheon with Vice President Walter MondaleThe Policy Fellows program offers practical training in public affairs leadership for emerging leaders seeking new experiences and skills. The program equips participants with three core leadership competencies to inspire, organize, and work effectively with others to advance the public good:

Mindfulness:
Assessing personal leadership style, understanding others, and taking informed risks

Strategic effectiveness in context:
Diagnosing opportunities and constraints, influencing the legislative and political process, and working
effectively across public, private, and nonprofit sectors

Persuasion and collective action:
Negotiation and conflict management, building collaborative relationships with allies, and communicating persuasively and effectively

Over the past 19 years, the Policy Fellows program has trained over 500 Minnesotans, many of whom are now influential figures in their communities. Begun in 1990 by Vice President Walter Mondale and Ambassador Geri Joseph, the program was directed for a dozen years by former congressmen Tim Penny and Vin Weber. Today, nationally prominent political science professor Lawrence Jacobs directs the program, continuing the tradition of training the best and brightest emerging leaders in Minnesota. Program activities are conducted by recognized leaders from business, government, and nonprofit organizations, as well as experts from the University of Minnesota and academic institutions around the country.


Current Policy Fellows

We are in the process of selecting the 2009-2010
Policy Fellows class. Please check back for updates
in late July.

2009-2010 Program Overview

 

Past Policy Fellows

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2008-2009 Policy Fellows

2007-2008 Policy Fellows

2007-2008 Project Group Work

2007-2008 Study trip to Washington, D.C.

2006-2007 Policy Fellows

2006-2007 Project Group Work

 

Debating during a mock legislative session on the House Floor

Meeting with President Bush’s speechwriter in Washington, D.C.

Mapping out a strategy and action plan for a policy project

Discussing the state budget deficit with former legislator Steve Kelley