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Please list (below) the college courses you have taken, are now completing, or plan to take which you believe especially contribute to your preparation for participation in the Columbus Program in Intergovernmental Issues.
The program is open to students of all majors
 
Please give a brief typewritten statement
of the reasons for your interest in the Columbus Program and indicate what aspect of the
program interests you . (max 250 words)

Applicants are required to obtain a letter of recommendation from a
Kent State University faculty member or a professional supervisor who is familiar with the student.
The Person making the recommendation should send letter of recommendation directly to:

Columbus Program in Intergovernmental Issues Office
Vernon Sykes, Ph.D.
Director, CPII
c/o Department of Political Science
302 Bowman Hall
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242-0001
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of person sending letter of recommendation.

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What

Kent State University's Columbus Program in Intergovernmental Issues (CPII) helps tomorrow's leaders understand public policy development at the state level. A selected group of student leaders, from a variety of academic disciplines, will be given the opportunity to serve as interns in Columbus, Ohio. Interns study practical aspects of public policy-making firsthand, have the opportunity to establish career-long professional contacts and gain valuable pre-career knowledge and skills - and to enjoy the cultural amenities of Ohio's capitol city. CPII is a collaborative program between Kent State's Department of Political Science and the Kent State Alumni Association, and is modeled after Kent State's highly successful Washington Program in National Issues.

Who

Students of all majors are eligible to participate! CPII is open primarily to junior and seniors from accredited collegiate institutions. Applicants must have completed the equivalent of two courses in political science and have a grade point average of 2.50. Students who complete the CPII curriculum and one to three other prescribed courses will have fulfilled the requirements of a minor in political science. Participation in CPII is selective. Internship slots are limited. Although students must complete an application for admission by April 1st, eligible students who apply early will be given priority. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee's decision by April 15th.

When

The program will be offered each fall semester. Interns are accompanied by faculty director, will live in Columbus, participate in internships, attend briefings by state and political leaders, and conduct research on public policy issues. Students will work as interns three days per week and two days a week attend briefings and take a course in State Government. CPII participants will earn a full semester's credit (15 hours).