Public Policy Associates Research Assistant Erica Dalzell is advancing through the Michigan State University academic system rapidly. Since starting school in 2012, Ms. Dalzell has earned her bachelor of arts and master of science degrees in criminal justice, and she recently started her Ph.D. program at MSU. At PPA, Ms. Dalzell assists with data collection, … Continued
In a report published in 2012, Public Policy Associates researchers found that youth of color made up 53% of 17-year-olds serving sentences in adult facilities. Last week, state representatives testified in favor of a bill that would alternatively classify 17-year-olds as juveniles instead of adults, and a Michigan State University researcher, Ruben Martinez, cited PPA … Continued
Public Policy Associates Research Associate Paige Haight discussed research on substance abuse among Arab and Chaldean Americans on September 18 at a national conference in Washington, D.C. Ms. Haight and research colleagues spoke on “Understanding Substance Use among Arab Americans: A Community Assessment” at the ACCESS Arab Health Summit. ACCESS refers to the Arab Community … Continued
Public Policy Associates, Inc. Project Manager Daniel J. Quinn will speak at a University of Michigan forum on teaching in Michigan as part of the university’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute After 5 Lecture Series. Dr. Quinn will discuss teacher recruitment, retention, and development, as well as teacher preparation, recruiting teachers of color, and equitable access … Continued
David McConnell has been named vice president for research operations at Public Policy Associates, Inc., company President Colleen E. Graber announced. Mr. McConnell has held numerous positions with growing responsibility at PPA, most recently as project manager. “Over his 11 years with PPA, Dave has not only demonstrated a commitment to delivering quality work, but … Continued
“There is a tension between making high quality child care outside of the home more affordable and the cost of providing that level of care,” says Public Policy Associates president Colleen Graber. “The average child care worker could not afford the cost of having their own children in care. As noted in our report, increasing … Continued
