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Old 07-30-2008, 10:51 PM   #1
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What is the FRANK BATTEN SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC POLICY?

any general information would be of great help as a am very interested in public policy
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Old 07-30-2008, 11:07 PM   #2
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Frank Batten, a UVa alumnus, donated $100 million to start a new school of public policy. It's probably fine for undergraduate study, but for graduate study I'd look for a more established MPP program...

There's plenty of general stuff that you can find on google, but I don't think you'll be able to get a student's perspective on the school for a while.
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Old 07-31-2008, 02:31 AM   #3
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you know, there's this thing called Google . Fantastic website.

Frank Batten School of Public Policy: Courses of Study

Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy, U.Va.

and even wikipedia has an article (short, but tells you the basics.) Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The school will be opening in Fall 2009, so as Cav said, there are no student perspectives.
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:48 PM   #4
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haha someone else pulled the "search before posting" card besides me?
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Old 07-31-2008, 01:06 PM   #5
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Yeah, db123 beat YOU BY A SOLID 10 HOURS. WHY IS THE TITLE OF THE THREAD ALL CAPS AFTER 3 WORDS?
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Old 07-31-2008, 04:01 PM   #6
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lol (10chrs)
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Old 07-31-2008, 07:58 PM   #7
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by mistake I hit the all caps key... I guess my real quesiton would be if getting into the Frank Batten School of Public Policy would be easier or harder than Arts and Sciences. Any help would be helpful. Thanks
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Old 07-31-2008, 08:38 PM   #8
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No, it won't.
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Old 07-31-2008, 10:04 PM   #9
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UHHH IT ISN'T OPEN YET.

and from the information provided on the websites that I mentioned, it looks like you'll be able to complete a program through that school if you're already an undergrad. seriously, open the links. this is straight off of the first one.

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Programs for Undergraduate Students. The School will engage U.Va. undergraduates through several leadership-building programs:

* Five-Year Master of Public Policy Program (BA/MPP). Beginning in 2007, this program will permit talented undergraduates to obtain the MPP in five years rather than the normal six. The course of instruction blends skill-based professional training with liberal arts education. Students begin each year of study with a summer retreat held at the Miller Center in which they have small-group meetings with prominent public leaders. The program will include both Domestic and International Policy Tracks.

* Leadership Scholars Program (LSP). Beginning in 2008, this program would be open to undergraduates from any major. Students would receive a concentration in public leadership after completing a program of three classes related to effective leadership in a democratic society and writing a research paper or completing a policy internship or leadership project. Guest speakers and special events would create a sense of community among the participants and would tap into the strong interest of U.Va. undergraduates in public service.

* Undergraduate Major in Public Policy (Domestic and International Tracks). Beginning in 2009, the School will establish a highly selective undergraduate majors program. Students would be admitted initially to the College of Arts and Sciences and apply during their second year at the University, as students now do for admission to the McIntire School. Upon successful completion of the program’s requirements, students would receive a bachelor’s degree in public policy with a concentration in either domestic policy or international affairs.
and hazelorb, don't worry about me beating you. I am, after all, about 10 hours ahead of you right now. you and shoe are the undisputed royalty of the "search" function. I just crowned you.
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Old 07-31-2008, 11:31 PM   #10
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lol i don't care if other people do it, it saves me having to link to it. it just annoys me when people blatantly ask things that have been asked 3230948203948023 times before. i'm glad i'm not the only one now
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:55 AM   #11
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thanks db123
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