Women & Public Policy Seminar
January 2-7, 2008
Want to know what it's like to work in the White House?
Wonder what it means to be a pollster?
Interested in the role advocacy groups play in the political process?
The Women & Public Policy seminar brings you behind the scenes of official Washington, introduces you to women policymakers and allows you to observe the system at work. This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to be an effective leader in the policy arena. The program also connects you to a supportive network of women leaders who will help open doors and act as role models and mentors, offering ongoing advice and support. |
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Through discussions about how Washington really works and briefings on current events and issues, students learn how policy is made and implemented on the national level. Speakers are women leaders from the Congress, courts, executive agencies, media and policy research and advocacy organizations.
2006 Women & Public Policy participants on their final day of the week-long seminar.Seminar participants will:
- Visit the State Department and other executive agencies.
- Meet with members of the media, which may include analysts from CNN and Fox News.
- Interview leaders of advocacy groups and policy research organizations.
- Discuss legislative issues with congressional staff members.
- Interact with women working in government relations for major corporations.
Click for a sampling of previous PLEN speakers.
Schedule
Half of the seminar sessions are devoted to panels, discussions, and briefings. Other sessions will involve field visits at various organizations and agencies.
Credit
Students may earn up to 3 credits for the seminar from their home institutions. The seminar provides a minimum of 25 hours (contact hours) of formal instruction.
Location
The seminar meets in downtown Washington, D.C. locations, near government agencies and Metro subway stations.
Program Fees
Registration Fee :
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $40.
Seminar Fee :
$200 for Students from PLEN Member Institutions
$250 for Students from PLEN Associate Member Institutions
$330 for Students from Non-PLEN Schools
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These fees do not cover expenses for transportation and most meals. Seminar housing is available for an additional cost.
Learn about obtaining funding for PLEN programs.
Housing Availability
Double Room: $250 (Checking in on Wednesday, January 2. Checking out Monday, January 7)
Triple Room: $183.33 (Checking in on Wednesday, January 2. Checking out Monday, January 7)
PLEN has negotiated a discount rate with the Carlyle Suites Hotel, located in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. Please do not contact the hotel to make a reservation; PLEN will make the reservation for you.
Registration Deadline
November 13, 2007
Click here to register online or download a registration form and mail it to the PLEN office.
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