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Policy & Governance Pathway:

Participating in democratic political processes, policymaking & public governance.

Below is a list of campus organizations departments that identify with the policy & governance pathway. Select the arrow next to the organizations name in order to view their description, contact information, website, and other materials. On the day of the fair, click the "drop in here" link in order to visit the organization for an open information session.

FemDems

Student Organization

FemDems is a committee of College Democrats at the University of Michigan that focuses on women's issues and gender equity. At our weekly meetings, we discuss current events regarding women's rights and gender equity, as well as plan events and ways to engage with the campus community on these issues. Our members come from all sides of academia, not just political science or public policy. All of our members work to create a supportive, intersectional feminist community where we can talk freely about these issues and lift each other up!

Social Justice Focus Areas: Gender Equity, Civil Rights
Organization Contact info: krkee@umich.edu
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Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC)

Student Organization

The ICC is an affordable democratically-run, social-justice oriented, cooperative student housing organization. We are a nonprofit that is "Keeping costs low by working together!" Our mission is obviously, first and foremost, providing affordable and inclusive housing for students.

Social Justice Focus Areas: Economic Justice, Environmental & Sustainability
Organization Contact info: vp.marketing@icc.coop
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LSA Student Government

Student Organization

1. Changing Policy: LSASG will seek a continuous role for LSA students in College policy and decision making when student interests are involved. For example: LSASG has lobbied on behalf of student interest on such issues as setting a precedent of exam-free election days.

2. Improving Well-Being: LSASG works to improve the quality of both academic and non-academic life for the students of LSA.

For example: LSASG hosts a Stress Free Diag Day during exam weeks offering free items and services including Green Books, food, and professional massages.

3. Protecting Rights: LSASG protects the rights of LSA students. For example: LSA SG advocated on behalf of a Gender-Neutral Housing option.

4. Representing Students: LSA SG serves as the representative voice of LSA students pertaining to academics and their general welfare both on and around campus. For example: LSA SG worked with administration to create the International Studies Minor due to growing demand from LSA students.

Social Justice Focus Areas: Diversity, Racial Justice, Economic Justice
Organization Contact info: bazzisn@umich.edu
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Leading Women of Tomorrow

Student Organization

Leading Women of Tomorrow is a student run bipartisan initiative encouraging young women to pursue careers in politics and public service. As an organization that is new to campus, we hope to spend this year gaining new members and curating events such as (virtual) Q&A panels with women in government and group bonding events such as (virtual) game nights and movie nights.

Social Justice Focus Areas: Gender Equity
Organization Contact info: rlobel@umich.edu
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Michigan Refugee Assistance Program

Student Organization

With conflict simmering around the globe, the immense civilian cost often goes unnoticed and unheard. Today, more than 23 million people around the globe are refugees. At Michigan Refugee Assistance Program, we know we can't fix this problem in its entirety. However, we can help recently resettled refugees in our own communities and be relentless advocates for compassionate policies towards refugees on a local, national, and international level.

Social Justice Focus Areas: Human Rights, Global Justice
Organization Contact info: stabbah@umich.edu
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Poverty Solutions

University Department

Poverty Solutions is a University of Michigan initiative that aims to prevent and alleviate poverty through action-based research that informs policymakers, community organizations, government entities, and practitioners about what works in confronting poverty. Students bring new insight, knowledge and opinions to our work, enhance our interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, lend support and capacity to our projects and activities, and help to promote campus-wide engagement.

Social Justice Focus Areas Economic Justice
Organization Contact info povertysolutions@umich.edu
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The Roosevelt Institute

Student Organization

The Roosevelt Institute is policy think tank and advocacy organization. We tackle, write, and innovate with policy, offering students a national journal in which they can be published in. Additionally, the Roosevelt Institute seeks effective change on university, local- and state-level policy, implementing concrete solutions. In the upcoming year the Roosevelt institute hopes to continue to create new policy proposals and see members of our chapter published in the national journals the Roosevelt offers. Not only do we write policy, we seek to implement the solutions we offer on various levels. Whether it be working side-by-side with other student advocacy organizations or meeting with Congressmen, the Roosevelt Institute strives to make policy accessible and effective.

Social Justice Focus Areas Policy
Organization Contact info Meredith Days, mwdays@umich.edu
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Stonewall Democrats

Student Organization

Stonewall Democrats is a committee of College Democrats dedicated to intersectional activism and the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights. Our main goals this year are focused on electoral politics and community organizing. We aim to facilitate voter outreach in order to increase turnout at local, state, and national 2020 elections. We will also be supporting the Fair and Equal Michigan ballot initiative to ban housing and job discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. Finally, we will be actively participating in Black Lives Matter protests.

Social Justice Focus Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights, Gender Equity, Diversity, Civil Rights
Organization Contact info: bmarting@umich.edu
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Sunrise Movement

Student Organization

The Sunrise Movement is a nationwide, youth-led movement pushing to stop climate change and create millions of good green jobs in the process. Our goals for this upcoming school year include supporting politicians who will fight for climate justice, pressuring local government to move towards carbon neutrality, and educating our communities about organizing and the Green New Deal.

Social Justice Focus Areas: Economic Justice, Racial Justice, Environmental Justice & Sustainability
Organization Contact info: kaurnavd@umich.edu
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