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

• Africa in the Multilateral System

  Led by IOP Fellow George Moose, Fall 2006 More

• An Insider’s Look at White House Communications

  Led by Noelia Rodriguez, Spring 2007 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

• Congressional Challenges of the New Century

  Led by Clay Shaw, Spring 2007 More

• Connecting with Voters in Presidential Campaigns

  Led by IOP Fellow Maralee Schwartz, Spring 2007 More

• Crashing the Gate: How new media and old interest groups are changing politics - the 2006 Senate Campaign

  Led by IOP Fellow, Ned Lamont, Spring 2007 More

• Democracy & Development: The View From South Africa & Africa

  Led by IOP Fellow Tony Leon, Spring 2007 More

• Democracy for the Islamic World?: US & British Foreign Policy After Iraq

  Led by Kishwer Falkner, Fall 2006 More