Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:03:28 -0400 https://wilder.vcu.edu/center-for-public-policy/ en-us © 2026 CompassPoint yes 1bb60a0c-fc59-529e-a1dc-5914faf16036 Keegan episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Keegan Engaging Audiences through Data Visualization In this episode, CPP consultant and facilitator Sarah Jackson shares tips and tricks for presenting data in interesting and relevant ways.   From choosing the right type of chart to ensuring clarity through color selection, this episode shares practical examples and actionable advice. Tune in to elevate your storytelling, engage your audience, and make a powerful impact.

]]> In this episode, CPP consultant and facilitator Sarah Jackson shares tips and tricks for presenting data in interesting and relevant ways.   From choosing the right type of chart to ensuring clarity through color selection, this episode shares practical examples and actionable advice. Tune in to elevate your storytelling, engage your audience, and make a powerful impact.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-15099910 Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1148 3 4 full false Pursuing innovative solutions to address the climate and energy crisis Learn about the exciting and important work being conducted by the VCU Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment (ISEE)! In this episode, Dr. Damian Pitt discusses how ISEE is working to make a difference in the Richmond community and beyond, challenges and successes they've faced along the way, and ways for students and others around VCU to get involved in their efforts.

]]> Learn about the exciting and important work being conducted by the VCU Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment (ISEE)! In this episode, Dr. Damian Pitt discusses how ISEE is working to make a difference in the Richmond community and beyond, challenges and successes they've faced along the way, and ways for students and others around VCU to get involved in their efforts.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-14851293 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1252 3 3 full false Finding support and success when navigating the IRB This episode features Dr. Brie Haupt, an associate professor in the Wilder School's Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program and one of the Wilder School's IRB protocol navigator consultants (PNC). Dr. Haupt shares insights into VCU's IRB process, common challenges and questions that students and faculty may have, and information on how to seek support from a PNC as you prepare your submission.

]]> This episode features Dr. Brie Haupt, an associate professor in the Wilder School's Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program and one of the Wilder School's IRB protocol navigator consultants (PNC). Dr. Haupt shares insights into VCU's IRB process, common challenges and questions that students and faculty may have, and information on how to seek support from a PNC as you prepare your submission.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-14355487 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 562 3 2 full false Supporting Stronger Communities through Economic Impact Analyses In this episode, Jason Burkett, a Senior Research Analyst at the VCU Wilder School's Center for Public Policy, discusses his work conducting economic analyses for public sector clients. He shares the importance of this type of research, promising practices for conducting a successful analysis, and tips for students and new faculty members who are interested in doing similar work.

]]> In this episode, Jason Burkett, a Senior Research Analyst at the VCU Wilder School's Center for Public Policy, discusses his work conducting economic analyses for public sector clients. He shares the importance of this type of research, promising practices for conducting a successful analysis, and tips for students and new faculty members who are interested in doing similar work.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-13721847 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 952 3 1 full false Housing Instability Among College Students: A Hidden Problem on Campus In this episode, Dr. Chelsie Dunn of the Wilder School's Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE) shares her ongoing research on housing instability in Virginia. Her work focuses specifically on college students, a group that is often overlooked in housing-related research. Dr. Dunn discusses the ways that housing instability can manifest within this population, ways that her research is aiming to promote housing security, and tips for others seeking to get involved in housing research.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Chelsie Dunn of the Wilder School's Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE) shares her ongoing research on housing instability in Virginia. Her work focuses specifically on college students, a group that is often overlooked in housing-related research. Dr. Dunn discusses the ways that housing instability can manifest within this population, ways that her research is aiming to promote housing security, and tips for others seeking to get involved in housing research.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-12757074 Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1005 2 5 full false Immigrant Integration in Virginia: Barriers, Challenges, and Opportunities for Success In this episode, Wilder School Associate Professor Dr. Saltanat Liebert and Affiliate Faculty Member Dr. Grant Rissler share information from their recent study on immigrant integration in Virginia. Our guests discuss factors that impact immigrants' integration, challenges and barriers faced by immigrants, and opportunities for a successful integration process. They also share tips for students and new professionals interested in conducting similar research.

Follow this link to read their full study: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/cvs/ona/immigrant_services/2022-vcu_ona-study/ONA-Barriers_to_Integration_final_report_Sept_2022.pdf

]]> In this episode, Wilder School Associate Professor Dr. Saltanat Liebert and Affiliate Faculty Member Dr. Grant Rissler share information from their recent study on immigrant integration in Virginia. Our guests discuss factors that impact immigrants' integration, challenges and barriers faced by immigrants, and opportunities for a successful integration process. They also share tips for students and new professionals interested in conducting similar research.

Follow this link to read their full study: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/cvs/ona/immigrant_services/2022-vcu_ona-study/ONA-Barriers_to_Integration_final_report_Sept_2022.pdf

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-12385733 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1316 2 4 full false Promoting Civic Literacy and Engagement: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Starke In this episode, Wilder School assistant professor Dr. Anthony Starke discusses his research on civic literacy. He shares with us what civic literacy means, why it is important, how he came to be interested in this topic, ways in which he is studying civic literacy, and how students can get involved in this work. In addition, Dr. Starke shares how his own Wilder School education helped lead him to his current faculty role.

]]> In this episode, Wilder School assistant professor Dr. Anthony Starke discusses his research on civic literacy. He shares with us what civic literacy means, why it is important, how he came to be interested in this topic, ways in which he is studying civic literacy, and how students can get involved in this work. In addition, Dr. Starke shares how his own Wilder School education helped lead him to his current faculty role.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-11662413 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 875 2 3 full false Research Opportunities for Wilder School Students In this episode, Wilder School recruitment coordinator Ross Losapio discusses the many exciting opportunities for students at the Wilder School to get involved with research, including collaborating with professors and initiating their own projects.

]]> In this episode, Wilder School recruitment coordinator Ross Losapio discusses the many exciting opportunities for students at the Wilder School to get involved with research, including collaborating with professors and initiating their own projects.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-11428162 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 565 full false PASA Provides Opportunities and Connections for Wilder School Students In this episode we feature Elizabeth (Lovie) Harden and Shae Lambert, two Wilder School students and officers of the Wilder School's Public Administration Student Association (PASA). Lovie and Shae discuss the exciting work being done by PASA, including providing networking events, professional development opportunities, and fun activities for students. They also discuss PASA's recent selection as the winner of VCU's  Outstanding Graduate & Professional Student Organization Award, and share tips for how leaders of other student organizations can expand and enhance their offerings for students.

]]> In this episode we feature Elizabeth (Lovie) Harden and Shae Lambert, two Wilder School students and officers of the Wilder School's Public Administration Student Association (PASA). Lovie and Shae discuss the exciting work being done by PASA, including providing networking events, professional development opportunities, and fun activities for students. They also discuss PASA's recent selection as the winner of VCU's  Outstanding Graduate & Professional Student Organization Award, and share tips for how leaders of other student organizations can expand and enhance their offerings for students.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-10666328 Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1236 2 3 full false New questions and exciting opportunities in the field of cybersecurity In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Christopher Whyte, an assistant professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness at VCU's Wilder School. Dr. Whyte discusses his work in the growing fields of cybersecurity and cyber conflict, and shares how growth in these fields is leading to new questions, interesting answers, and exciting opportunities. He also discusses his recent work as it relates to the conflict in Ukraine, and what policymakers,  practitioners, and students can learn from current events.

]]> In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Christopher Whyte, an assistant professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness at VCU's Wilder School. Dr. Whyte discusses his work in the growing fields of cybersecurity and cyber conflict, and shares how growth in these fields is leading to new questions, interesting answers, and exciting opportunities. He also discusses his recent work as it relates to the conflict in Ukraine, and what policymakers,  practitioners, and students can learn from current events.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-10417336 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1612 2 2 full false Research that Makes an Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Hayley Cleary In this episode of CompassPoint, we sit down with Dr. Hayley Cleary, a professor of criminal justice and public policy at VCU's Wilder School. Cleary shares information about her research on interrogations, her experience working with state policymakers to influence policy, and her experience pursuing and obtaining an NSF grant. She also shares advice and strategies for students and faculty who are interested in pursuing grants and in using their research to influence policy.

]]> In this episode of CompassPoint, we sit down with Dr. Hayley Cleary, a professor of criminal justice and public policy at VCU's Wilder School. Cleary shares information about her research on interrogations, her experience working with state policymakers to influence policy, and her experience pursuing and obtaining an NSF grant. She also shares advice and strategies for students and faculty who are interested in pursuing grants and in using their research to influence policy.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-10130988 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1408 2 1 full false Health inequities and the coronavirus pandemic  Dr. Shelly Smith, a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of VCU's DNP Program in the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems, shares her expertise about health inequities and the coronavirus pandemic.  This includes major health equity issues that have arisen; steps that policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public can be taken to address them; and the importance of a proactive approach moving forward.

]]>  Dr. Shelly Smith, a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of VCU's DNP Program in the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems, shares her expertise about health inequities and the coronavirus pandemic.  This includes major health equity issues that have arisen; steps that policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public can be taken to address them; and the importance of a proactive approach moving forward.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-7675741 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 766 2 1 full false Putting Your Research to Work with the Translational Research Fellows Program Each year, the Center for Public Policy's Translational Research Fellows program connects faculty members from across VCU with state and local policymakers interested in learning more about the Fellow's research area. Selected faculty receive one-on-one mentoring from CPP staff as they develop an outreach plan for their specific area of research. The goal? To translate high-quality research into public policies for the commonwealth.

]]> Each year, the Center for Public Policy's Translational Research Fellows program connects faculty members from across VCU with state and local policymakers interested in learning more about the Fellow's research area. Selected faculty receive one-on-one mentoring from CPP staff as they develop an outreach plan for their specific area of research. The goal? To translate high-quality research into public policies for the commonwealth.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-2658271 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 722 Leadership; VCU; Policy; Training; Community; University; Research 1 4 full false Leading with Grace: A reflection on 20 years of The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute (GEHLI), housed within the Center for Public Policy at VCU's Wilder School, promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in academic institutions; other public, private and nonprofit organizations; and communities. Consistent with the VCU's mission, GEHLI is committed to identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders through leadership training and public policy research. Upon the 20th anniversary of GEHLI's founding, we sat down with GEHLI Director Dr. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn to reflect on GEHLI's history, and to remember and celebrate the vision of its namesake - Dr. Grace E. Harris.

]]> The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute (GEHLI), housed within the Center for Public Policy at VCU's Wilder School, promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in academic institutions; other public, private and nonprofit organizations; and communities. Consistent with the VCU's mission, GEHLI is committed to identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders through leadership training and public policy research. Upon the 20th anniversary of GEHLI's founding, we sat down with GEHLI Director Dr. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn to reflect on GEHLI's history, and to remember and celebrate the vision of its namesake - Dr. Grace E. Harris.

]]> Keegan Buzzsprout-1904672 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 867 Leadership; VCU; Policy; Training; Nonprofit; Community; University 1 3 full false Why evaluate?: A deeper look at the types and benefits of program evaluation In this episode, Jenn Reid of the Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory (SERL) at the VCU Wilder School's Center for Public Policy shares her expertise regarding program evaluation, including different types of evaluations that may be conducted, the benefits of each type, and how to determine which type of evaluation is best for your program.

]]> In this episode, Jenn Reid of the Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory (SERL) at the VCU Wilder School's Center for Public Policy shares her expertise regarding program evaluation, including different types of evaluations that may be conducted, the benefits of each type, and how to determine which type of evaluation is best for your program.

]]> Buzzsprout-1768429 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0400 999 evaluation; research; vcu; richmond; academia; college; 1 2 full false The Metroview Data System Join Brittany Keegan, Fabrizio Fasulo, and Sarin Adhikari to learn more about the Metroview data system, and how planners, policymakers, investors, businesses, students, and interested citizens can use Metroview to gain a holistic, yet highly detailed picture of how the region — the 17-jurisdiction Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area — really works. 

]]> Join Brittany Keegan, Fabrizio Fasulo, and Sarin Adhikari to learn more about the Metroview data system, and how planners, policymakers, investors, businesses, students, and interested citizens can use Metroview to gain a holistic, yet highly detailed picture of how the region — the 17-jurisdiction Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area — really works. 

]]> Brittany Keegan, Fabrizio Fasulo, Sarin Adhikari Buzzsprout-1536889 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 964 Planning; policy; land use; urban planning; government; environment; data; rva; richmond; virginia; vcu 1 1 full false