Squire Receives Career Achievement Award
Congratulations to Peverill Squire, recipient of the APSA State Politics and Policy Section Career Achievement Award. Squire received the award at the 2018 State Politics Conference in June.
Overby Named Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Library of Congress
The John W. Kluge Center in the Library of Congress has announced its newest scholars, who will be in residence during the fall and winter. Among them is MU Professor Marvin Overby, who is working on a book about some of the most significant congressional campaigns in the history of American politics.
Olivia Piontek Gets Hands On Experience at DC-based Urban Institute
Translating ambiguity into workable information is a vexing problem for policy professionals. It is a skill that MPA student Olivia Piontek has honed at the Truman School and tested this summer at the Urban Institute in Washington D.C. As a Research Intern at the Income and Benefits Policy Center, Olivia interpreted policy transmittals from each state of the union to facilitate data analysis. Olivia assisted the Urban Institute with understanding statewide changes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Boone County Issues Analysis
The City of Columbia, Boone County, and the Heart of Missouri United Way (HMUW) are constantly evaluating ways to provide a more targeted approach to address social service needs in the community. IPP has the opportunity to support this mission by offering analysis of current population trends and social services in Boone County.
Boone County Children’s Services Fund Consultant
In November 2012, Boone County voters approved a sales tax aimed at establishing a local Children’s Services Fund. This fund is expected to raise $6 million annually and will serve as a funding bank for programs serving local children, youth, and families. IPP has been hired to consult for the nine-person board assigned to oversee the funding allocations to local agencies.
Rape Prevention and Education
IPP has contracted with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to evaluate sexual violence prevention strategies of organizations that received Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) funding.
Portal Plus Substance Abuse Treatment Program Evaluation
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. (PFH) enhanced and expanded treatment services to rural drug court participants in Missouri through the Portal Plus program. This program provides virtual counseling services to individuals in outpatient treatment and offers a random sample of participants’ additional technology services through a smart-phone counseling support application.
Portal II Substance Abuse Treatment Program Evaluation
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. (PFH) offers enhanced and expanded substance abuse treatment services to 18-24 year olds in central Missouri through the Portal II program. This program provides virtual counseling services to individuals in outpatient treatment with barriers to those unable to attend conventional classes. Portal II intends to demonstrate that the use of technology results in longer periods of connection with consumers, lower drop-out rates, higher participation levels and greater consumer satisfaction.
Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program Evaluation
IPP was contracted by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct program surveillance and analysis for the Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program (MAOP). The grant was awarded in July 2012 through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is a multi-year project.