WEEK SIX
February 12
State-Local relations: subsidiarity and the “proper” role of the various levels of government.
CST handout – Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government
Blog Topic #4: Define “subsidiarity” in your own words. How is the concept of subsidiarity as discussed in today’s reading related to “devolution” as described in your textbook? Google “devolution in Kenya” for an ambitious example of how governments might use devolution to achieve a desirable level of subsidiarity.
February 14
Political parties, interest groups and campaigns.
DUE: Chapter 5 Political Parties, Interest Groups & Campaigns
DUE: Timesheet Status Check
WEEK SEVEN
February 19
State constitutions. Oral communication and presentation techniques. Midterm review.
DUE: Chapter 3 State Constitutions
Blog: Find and summarize a case study about an effort to update or challenge a state constitution. If your CP has engaged in this kind of advocacy, you may use your CP as an example.
February 21
Challenging and updating a State Constitution. Guest Speaker John Lewis on challenges to marriage equality at the state constitution level and marriage equality as a civil rights issue. Date confirmed.
WEEK EIGHT
February 26
Interim Presentations. 10-minute group presentations introducing your CP, how does its work fulfill or supplement the goals of a state or local government, etc. / what is the work involved? / what has been enjoyable about it so far? / what problems or challenges have arisen so far? / choose 2-3 Hallmarks that seem most relevant to this organization / what do you most look forward to for the remainder of the internship? Include a PowerPoint or poster board with images that enhance your presentation.
February 28
Midterm Exam. Research project assigned.
DUE: Study for midterm
SPRING BREAK WEEK
March 4-8 Enjoy your week off!
WEEK NINE
March 12
In-class writing activity relating to Research Project.One-on-one mid-semester reviews.
March 14
Review midterm. Governors. In-class workshop on Research Project.
DUE: Chapter 7 Governors.
WEEK TEN
March 19
State Legislatures.
DUE: Chapter 6 State Legislatures
Blog: How are California’s State Legislature and/or local governments using their power to preserve state and local values in the face of conflicting Federal policies?
March 21
Sharing & peer critique of research proposals.
DUE: Research Project Proposal: Brief project proposal (2 pages). What is the question you propose to answer? What has already been written about it? How is your question unique? What kind of research will help you answer the question? How will this research be conducted? How might your findings be used?
WEEK ELEVEN
March 26
Local government structure and leadership. Local government role play.
DUE: Chapter 11 Local Government Structure & Leadership
Blog: Describe the community in which your CP operates… is it a city, a town, a rural area? What kind of mayor does the community have? Does your CP have any interaction with local government officials?
March 28
Guest Speaker Montserrat Placencia, SM County OOS. Climate issues as they impact global and local government. Date confirmed.
WEEK TWELVE
April 2
Public administration: budgeting and service delivery. Local government role play.
DUE: Chapter 8 Public Administration: Budgeting & Service Delivery
Blog: “A budget is a statement of values.” What values underlie the way your CP gets and spends its money or resources? Which Hallmarks, if any, are expressed in the way your CP manages its budgeting and service delivery?
April 4
No regular class today. Instead, use one of the resources offered on campus to help you make your research project better. For example, spend some time with a librarian to get help on your Review of the Literature section; or work with a tutor in the Writing Center to get help on the writing, word choice or grammar you use in your paper. BE SURE TO HAVE THE PERSON YOU WORK WITH PRINT AND SIGN THEIR NAME ON THE DRAFT WORKED ON.
WEEK THIRTEEN
April 9
Taxing and spending. Local government role play.
DUE: Research Project Status Check – bring draft with sign-off
DUE: Chapter 12 Taxing & Spending
Blog: Does your CP rely on money or services provided by any other entity (public or private)? Are the money or services provided in a consistent and reliable manner or is the CP subject to periodic application, approval, re-application, etc.? How does this consistency, or lack thereof, affect your CP’s operations? Do other people or organizations rely on your CP to provide funding?
April 11
Guest Speaker John Phelps on school districts and Charter Schools. PENDING
DUE: Research project write-up
WEEK FOURTEEN
April 16
Research project presentations – first group. CPs will be invited to attend. Final exam review.
DUE: Essay in response to Guest Speakers. Summarize and respond to the talks of three of our Guest Speakers. In your response, indicate where you agree and where you disagree with the Speaker. Be sure to discuss why you agree or disagree with the Speaker. Ground your discussion in specific content from our textbook and a formal system of ethical values such as the Hallmarks. (3 pages.)
April 18
Final exam.
DUE: Study for the final
Blog:MVE reflection.Worksheet with questions will be posted to class blog.
WEEK FIFTEEN
April 23
Research project presentations – second group. CPs will be invited to attend. Celebration.
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