Public Policy at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy | University of Toronto

The School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Evergreen.

Beginning this fall, Evergreen and SPPG will work together to develop collaborative research opportunities and educational programming on issues of urban governance, environmental sustainability, community engagement, and economic development.

“This is the first in a series of new partnerships SPPG will be building in the coming months aimed at connecting students and faculty with extraordinary civil society organizations like Evergreen,” said Gabriel Eidelman, SPPG’s Associate Director for Teaching Innovation.

As the first step in this newly formed partnership, SPPG and Evergreen will co-deliver a 2nd-year elective course in the School’s Master of Public Policy program focused on community-led policy making. Hosted at the Evergreen Brick Works, the course will take students out of the classroom and into the community through site visits, field assignments, and close interaction with experienced practitioners.

“As an SPPG graduate (Class of 2011), I know first hand the tremendous potential for city building created by this new collaboration,” said Jo Flatt, Evergreen’s Senior Program Manager for Policy and Partnerships.

Both organizations will work together on a series of new initiatives, including public events, research projects, and executive education programs.

“Evergreen’s mission to effect positive change in cities by engaging diverse audiences is an incredible fit with the SPPG’s role as a hub for policy discourse and collaboration between academics, practitioners, and community members”, said Peter Loewen, Director of the School of Public Policy and Governance.

Be sure to connect with both organizations on Twitter and Facebook for upcoming news on innovative continuing and executive education programming that will be offered.

All questions regarding this partnership can be directed to Professor Gabriel Eidelman (g.eidelman@utoronto.ca).