News
Professor Charlie Colgan presents 2012 Maine Economic Forecast
On January 10, Professor Charlie Colgan presented his 2012 economic forecast for the state of Maine at the annual event “Breakfast with Charlie.” Colgan is a former Maine state economist and current chair of the Muskie School of Public Service Community Planning & Development master’s program. Presentation slides and audio from this morning’s presentation are [...]
New Findings on ‘New Americans’
The New Americans project, a collaboration between the USM Muskie School and Oldham Innovative Research, has released its final report, New Americans: Child Care Decision-making of Refugee and Immigrant Parents of English Language Learners.
NRCOI Launches New Online Tool
After months of data collection on how states train and support child welfare supervisors, the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement (NRCOI) recently introduced the Supervisor Training Project.
Disability & Aging Program to Serve as Evaluator for National Dual Eligible Demonstration Program
As a subcontractor for the national Dual Eligible Demonstration Program of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the Muskie School’s Disability & Aging program will serve as lead contact and evaluator for four states participating in the program. The Research Triangle Institute is the prime contractor and winner of the five-year, $15 million contract. Additional [...]
Featured Reseach
New Report: Personal Experiences with Long-Term Care Services and Supports
In a recent report prepared for the Maine Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, researchers at the Muskie School of Public Service captured the first-hand experiences and input of long-term care supports and services consumers, family members, workers, advocates, and community members so that their voices might become an integral part of state-wide planning for such services [...]
2011 Maine Crime Victimization Survey Report
On October 3, the Maine Statistical Analysis Center released the 2011 Maine Crime Victimization Survey Report, conducted to raise awareness among Maine policymakers, practitioners, advocacy organizations, and the public of crime victimization trends in Maine. The report includes data on identify theft, stalking and property crime, public perception of safety and law enforcement, and crime [...]
New Research Briefs on Health Care Policy
The USM Muskie School recently prepared two research and policy briefs for the Health Care Forum of the Policy Leaders Academy, a nonpartisan educational program for Maine Legislators.
Report: Food Insecurity on Rise in Cumberland County
In December the Campaign to Promote Food Security in Cumberland County released its comprehensive study "Coalition Report 2010," which highlights the county’s rising food insecurity.
Graduate Scholar Award
New scholarships for out-of-state and international students
Out-of-state or international students applying for part-time or full-time status in a Muskie School master's degree program for Fall 2012 are eligible to apply. Learn more
Events
'Percent for Art' Reception, Wishcamper Forum
February 03, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brown Bag Seminar: Teen Dating Violence Awareness
February 06, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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