Kathleen Yang-Clayton
Email Address: kyclaytn@uic.eduCollege: Urban Planning and Public Affairs Department: Public Administration
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: 400 S. Peoria Street, AEH 2109 (inside DPA offices) Phone: 3125052336
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
- Participatory budgeting and deliberative dialog in public policymaking in Chicago and neighborhoods
- Urban governance- racial equity analysis as a governance and policy-making framework
- Legislative reform, procedure
- Policy campaigns related to voting rights, immigrant rights, education reform, tax and fiscal policy Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10-15 Qualifications of a Student:
- Preferred major/minor in Public Policy
- 3rd and 4th years would benefit most from my experience and networks, but I'm open to advanced 2nd years
- PPOL 210 and 211 strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial equity and civic engagement through extracurricular activities such as membership in the Roosevelt Institute@UIC and/or the Model Illinois Government @UIC, volunteer experience at community-based organizations, or internships. Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
A strong commitment to:
- learning the nuts and bolts of policy advocacy
- community organizing and engagement
- working in a team environment where differences in privilege and capacity require the student develop a deeper understanding of their own privilege and power
- showing up, being present and working for impact
Specific projects will determine a more specialized workplan and outcomes for that student.
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