Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
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The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy is a school at the University of Virginia that began operations in 2007. [1] The school is the first new school to be established at UVA since the Darden Graduate School of Business Administation was created in 1955. [2]
Background
The school was eatablished due to a grant from the late Frank S. Batten, the former CEO of Landmark Communications. [2]
The school's motto is, "Policy is everywhere. Lead from anywhere."[3]
Community involvement
One course taught by Christine Mahoney in the school helps research grant opportunities for non-profits in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. [4]
Projects include:
- Promise Neighborhood coordinated by Children Youth and Family Services had a $470,000 grant drafted by students
- Orange Dot Project
- Offender Aid and Restoration
- Albemarle Housing Improvement Program
References
- ↑ Web. About Batten, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. History and Mission, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ↑ Web. Cantor talks immigration, health care at UVa stop, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 6 April 2012, retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ↑ Web. Win-Win: Local Nonprofits, Students Both Gain From Grant-Writing Course, Brevy Cannon, UVAToday, University of Virginia, February 17, 2012, retrieved February 23, 2012.
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