Past Study Groups

Study groups present a tremendous opportunity for students to learn informally from leading public servants, political practitioners, journalists, academics, and more. Organized as semester-long, non-for-credit weekly seminars, study groups are hosted by the Institute's Fellows and other distinguished group leaders. Study group topics range from local to global issues, and are offered in a variety of formats, including project-based working groups, skill-building workshops, and traditional Q&A-based discussion groups.

• 21st Century American Cities: Why Cities and Mayors are Important Again

  Led by Mayor Bill Purcell, Spring 2007 More

• A Transformative Election

  Led by IOP Fellow Lois Romano Tuesdays 4-5:30 PM More

• A “BORDERLESS WORLD”

  A study group led by IOP Fellow Mary Margaret Graham - Tuesdays at 4PM More

• Africa in the Multilateral System

  Led by IOP Fellow George Moose, Fall 2006 More

• America’s Cities: Where Government and the Political Process Still Work

  Led by Bart Peterson, Mayor of Indianapolis 2000 – 2007 More

• An Endangered Species: The Moderate in the U.S. House of Representatives Past, Present and Future

  Led by IOP Fellow Connie Morella Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM L166, the IOP Conference Room More

• An Insider’s Look at White House Communications

  Led by Noelia Rodriguez, Spring 2007 More

• ART AND POLITICS

  A study group led by IOP Fellow, Rose Styron - Tuesdays at 4PM More

• Beyond the Rhetoric of Reform: How to turn Good Intentions into Effective Public Policy

  Led by Kerry Healey, Spring 2007 More

• Capitol Hill 101: Skills Necessary for Success: A “Who does what, how to” Guide to Launching a Career in Politics

  Led by IOP Fellow Christina Martin, Fall 2007 More