Accelerated MPP https://batten.virginia.edu/ en Mega-post of Undergraduate Application Resources! https://batten.virginia.edu/mega-post-undergraduate-application-resources <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Mega-post of Undergraduate Application Resources!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/731" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">eburks-parra</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:52</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">November 9, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-11-09T15:52:04Z">2023-11-09</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>Now that apps are open to the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/applying-graduate-programs/applying-accelerated-master-public-policy">Accelerated MPP</a>, <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/applying-undergraduate-programs/applying-bachelor-arts-public-policy">Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy &amp; Leadership</a>, and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/applying-undergraduate-programs/applying-minor-public-policy-and">Public Policy &amp; Leadership Minor</a> for entry into Batten in Fall 2024, here is a comprehensive list of resources to help you prepare the strongest possible application. </p> <p>A great place to begin is with application walkthroughs. Below are step-by-step guides to starting an application and navigating the admissions portal.   </p> <ul><li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xvpx7ss9uucaxveqzorhy/BA-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=vdmo3d2ohguw73cu3zbgrk8bm&amp;dl=0">BA Application Walkthrough</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/stldaszdo55oivunstawn/Accelerated-MPP-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=70gw0qliir8lbpg369p8k408n&amp;dl=0">Accelerated MPP Application Walkthrough</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nbghfkh9emnf1661wudmd/Minor-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=sgf5q0k59eob20cr2m682c9dt&amp;dl=0">Minor Application Walkthrough</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mavz610opmihhw2a846qc/MPP-Application-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=efd9r383afzrpi6kl5dqhiu0h&amp;dl=0">Master of Public Policy Application Walkthrough</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zg21m779f5l8f68z7antn/Certificate-in-Public-Policy-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=ahkrokeiqcscfurpl7h5muk5t&amp;dl=0">Certificate in Public Policy Application Walkthrough</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d29ach0ngzel6a1qs4cos/Certificate-in-Public-Leadership-Walk-Through-AY23-24.pptx?rlkey=o8zzke7p3xd3fv9mo99n2d1mx&amp;dl=0">Certificate in Public Leadership Application Walkthrough</a></p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <p>As you begin to craft your application, check out what the admissions committee is focused on in its review. Be sure to avoid common misconceptions so you don’t take yourself out of the running unnecessarily! </p> <ul><li> <p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/what-we-look-undergraduate-application">What We Look For In An Undergraduate Application</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/what-we-look-accelerated-mpp-application">What We Look For In An Accelerated MPP Application</a> </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/DttyLArX6sg?si=YAQEd1Ih0sO-z8TW">Tips for Applying to Batten</a>  </p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/common-application-misconceptions">Common Application Misconceptions</a> </p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <p>The UVA Career Center is a wonderful resource as you are preparing your resume and other materials. If you have quick questions, we recommend you take advantage of <a href="https://career.virginia.edu/LocationsHours">drop-in advising</a>! You can also schedule <a href="https://virginia.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments">one-on-one appointments</a> for more in-depth review of any of your materials, as well as use the online resume review tool <a href="https://career.virginia.edu/Students/Prepare/Resumes">VMock</a>. The UVA Career Center is the best source of information on format, length, and the types of content you should choose to highlight in your resume. The Admissions team does not have a preference on length or format, so be sure to consult the experts! </p> <p>A major portion of your application are your essay(s): your chance to tell us in your own words about your interests in policy and your desire to be at Batten. Make sure your essays are personal, and not simply written in a way that you think would make you a strong candidate. Be sure to check out <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/5-essay-tips-batten-ambassador">tips from our Batten Ambassadors</a> and the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/9-batten-application-tips-students-and-admissions-team">Admissions team</a>. </p> <p>The final component of the application for BA and Accelerated MPP applicants are recommendations. (The Minor does not require recommendations.) Our goal through your recommendations is to learn more about you as a student and leader prepared to make an impact. Strive for balance (we suggest one “academic” and one “other”), in addition to selecting recommenders who can fill in gaps in your application materials or otherwise highlight your strengths. For more advice, read this post about <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/maximizing-your-recommendations-0">maximizing your recommendations</a>!  </p> <p>Still have questions or want feedback on your application materials? Sign up for our <a href="https://uvabatten.tfaforms.net/forms/view/217939?tfa_19=a8VDm0000008WtHMAU">Application Workshop</a> on November 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM or attend drop-in on open office hours with an Ambassador on Fridays 2:00-4:00 PM in Garrett Hall Room 203 through December 8. We’ll also provide opportunities for 1:1 assistance virtually or over email throughout Winter Break… keep an eye out for these and other application resources in our weekly newsletter in the coming weeks! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-social-media-share field--type-social-media field--label-above field--item wrapper-main-content row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--social-sharing-block.html.twig * block--social-media.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="block"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'social_media_links' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class=""> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img 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field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/596" hreflang="en">New Student</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/546" hreflang="en">Essays</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a 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Spring</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/731" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">eburks-parra</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Mon, 10/23/2023 - 09:42</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">October 23, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-10-23T13:42:15Z">2023-10-23</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p class="MsoNormal">It’s that time again! With course enrollment for the spring on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Most importantly, you should focus on completing program prerequisites, earning a grade of C or higher. These are the only classes you must take prior to enrolling at Batten, so make taking these courses a priority. Prerequisite courses can be taken all the way up until the semester you begin at Batten, so if you plan to apply to one of our programs next year, you have through <em>next</em> summer to complete them. However, it is helpful for the Admissions Committee to see final grades for these classes in your application. If you are a First Year thinking about the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership">major</a> or Public Policy &amp; Leadership (PP&amp;L) <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership/minor-public-policy-leadership">minor</a>, or a Second Year considering the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy/accelerated-master-public-policy">Accelerated MPP</a>, try to complete them this spring or next fall. If you are a Second Year and haven’t yet completed them, no worries – just think about ways to balance this gap in information with strengths in other parts of your application.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">For the major and minor in Public Policy &amp; Leadership, you must take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and social psychology (PSYC 2600 OR LPPL 2600, which is Batten’s section of social psych looked at through a policy lens). Students applying to the major must also take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy, a course that is offered only in the fall or the spring (no summer option is available). For the Accelerated MPP program, you will need to take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and a calculus-based math course. We like for you to take a college-level math course at UVA to build skills and demonstrate readiness for graduate level quantitative work, so if you intend to bring in the calculus pre-req using AP or transfer credit, you might also consider taking STAT 1100, STAT 1601, or STAT 2120. Finally, students interested in the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship">Social Entrepreneurship Minor</a> should take ENTP 1010: Startup - An Introduction to Entrepreneurship. (Remember, the Social Entrepreneurship Minor accepts all applicants!)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Students can take additional Batten classes before applying; however, this is NOT required for evaluation. Rather, it is a way for you to see if our programs could be a good academic fit as you explore options. It could also free up space further down the road for things like study abroad, double majoring, or picking up a minor (or two!). Keep in mind, if you ultimately stay in the College of Arts and Sciences, you must earn 108 credits of coursework in the College, so if you do take additional Batten classes, be sure to course plan to make sure you can meet all of your <a href="https://college.as.virginia.edu/requirements">requirements</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">For those looking for a taste of Batten, courses to consider include LPPP 2000: Batten Showcase or LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership. LPPP 3230: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century is a great introduction to the most pressing policy problems facing our world today and fulfills core course credit in the major and PP&amp;L minor. Students interested in particular policy areas can explore them through special topics (elective) courses like LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (which counts towards SE Minor requirements); LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism; LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office; or LPPS 3380: Poverty, Learning and Education Policy. Any courses taken at the 3000-level or higher count towards curricular requirements if you end up joining the major or minor in Public Policy &amp; Leadership! </p> <p class="MsoNormal">For a complete list of our spring offerings, you can check SIS for the most up-to-date information; we have also listed our current spring courses below for reference.  New courses may still be added to SIS, so be sure to check back! And if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at <a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><strong>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</strong></a> or <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><strong>make an appointment</strong></a> with our undergraduate admissions team, Anne and Estrella!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Open Batten Core and Special Topics Courses (<em>as of October 23)</em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 2000: Batten Showcase (<em>1-credit CR/NC course; and a good introduction to the Batten School. Learn from Batten faculty that work on world’s toughest leadership and policy challenges using our multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 2050: Bridge to Batten (<em>1-credit CR/NC course for economically underrepresented students considering Batten's programs and/or a career in public policy. Check out more information </em><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/applying-batten/bridge-batten"><em>here</em></a><em>!)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy (<em>pre-req for major, core course in PP&amp;L minor</em>)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPL 2600: Foundations of Behavioral Science (<em>pre-req for major and PP&amp;L minor</em>)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3040: US National Security Policy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (<em>required course in SE minor)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3150: For a Good Cause: Practical Nonprofit Fundraising</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPP 3230: Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century (<em>core course in the major and PP&amp;L minor)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3290: Social Innovation in Emerging Markets: India and Southeast Asia (<em>counts towards SE minor)</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3380: Poverty, Learning and Education Policy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3390: Special Education Policy and Practice</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3410: Innovation and Social Impact</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3420: International Law and Policy</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 3440: Introduction to Management Consulting and Strategic Decision Making</p> <p class="MsoNormal">LPPS 4730: Impact Investing</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/596" hreflang="en">New Student</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:42:15 +0000 eburks-parra 31986 at https://batten.virginia.edu Why Did I Choose Batten, Part 2 https://batten.virginia.edu/why-did-i-choose-batten-part-2 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Why Did I Choose Batten, Part 2</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:41</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">October 18, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-10-18T15:41:36Z">2023-10-18</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-byline--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-byline.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-byline.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-byline">By: RJ Rhodes</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>Each year, Batten admits high caliber, diverse students into a community grounded in academic excellence, evidence-based decision making, and the integration of multiple lenses and perspectives, towards the ultimate goal of cultivating ethical and enlightened leaders who are catalysts for positive, lasting change. Recent alumni RJ Rhodes sat down with two current Master of Public Policy students to see why they chose the Batten School. You can find part 1 of this series <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/why-did-i-choose-batten-part-1">here</a>. </p> <h3 class="text-align-center"><strong>Sebastian Singh  </strong></h3></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/Frank-a-Palooza%20and%20Bridge%20to%20Batten%20for%20Screens%202023%20%28800%20x%20800%20px%29_0.png" width="800" height="800" alt="Image of Sebastian" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>Sebastian Singh is a member of Batten’s Accelerated Master of Public Policy 2024 cohort and received his undergraduate degree from UVA with a major in Economics and a minor in Public Policy and Leadership. Not only is he an excellent student, he is also actively engaged in changing the world around him for the better. Sebastian works in the Public Engagement in Governance Looking, Listening, and Learning Laboratory within the Batten School, or “PEGLLLLab” for short. This research lab is headed by Batten professor Dr. Brian Williams, and you can learn more about it <a href="https://pegllllab.batten.virginia.edu/">here</a>! Let’s read about why he chose Batten below: </p> <p>“For as long as I can remember, I have aspired to improve the world around me. Today, we not only have a responsibility to participate in civic affairs, but also an opportunity. An opportunity to collaborate with communities to co-create a shared vision of policy. An opportunity which sparked my interest in the collaborative policymaking space that Batten offers.<strong> One of the primary reasons I was drawn to the Batten School is because of its rich legacy of excellence in leadership and public policy education.</strong> Established as a cutting-edge institution, the Batten School has a strong foundation in cultivating leaders who are equipped to tackle real-world challenges. <strong>The school's faculty members are distinguished scholars and practitioners, who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the classroom.</strong> Moreover, Batten’s interdisciplinary curriculum is a key factor that sets it apart from other institutions. By integrating diverse fields such as economics, political science, ethics, and data analytics, the program equips students with a comprehensive toolkit to address multifaceted policy issues. This holistic, experiential approach not only broadens our perspective but also encourages critical thinking and fosters innovative solutions to real-world problems. The curriculum's emphasis on evidence-based decision-making aligned perfectly with my desire to champion policies based on sound research and data, ensuring the policies I advocate for are effective and sustainable. </p> <p><strong>Ultimately, the school's esteemed reputation, interdisciplinary curriculum, commitment to experiential learning, and emphasis on principled leadership make it the ideal institution for nurturing the skills and knowledge necessary to become a transformative leader in the realm of public policy.” </strong></p> <p> <br />  </p> <h3 class="text-align-center"><strong>Andrew “Drew” Washington </strong></h3></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/Contact%20Picture.jpg" width="1170" height="843" alt="Andrew Washington" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>Our next spotlight is on Andrew “Drew” Washington. Drew is a 2022 graduate of Furman University, and a member of the 2024 Master of Public Policy cohort. Drew has wasted little time acclimating himself to the Batten community. He is a very friendly face that you can often catch in Garrett Hall. With his high energy and passionate spirit, Drew is one the many students that makes Batten a more welcoming community. Let’s read about what led him to the school below: </p> <p>“<strong>I chose Batten because I have always had a passion for pursuing a career in public service. I specifically want to devise ways in which marginalized and underserved communities can obtain the ability to enhance their economic upward mobility. </strong>Particularly, I wish to solve issues that come with disparity in the K-12 public education system, as I feel this is a key component to promoting upward mobility in underserved communities, especially communities of color. <strong>I knew that the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy would provide me with the tools and skillset to be able to tackle these difficult issues in the real world.</strong> Along with its prestige, Batten also possesses a very welcoming community in which students and professors work in unison and individuals have a constant support system to lean on! <strong>Even though Batten is a school that provides a great challenge, there is no fear in not getting things right the first time because there will always be someone to lift you up!” </strong><br />  <br />  <br /> Think Batten might be the place for you? <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/">Make an appointment</a> with a member of the admissions team or make a plan to attend one of our fall Open Office Hours every Friday from 2:00-4:00 PM in Garrett Hall Room 203 to learn more about our Master of Public Policy from current Batten students. </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-social-media-share field--type-social-media field--label-above field--item wrapper-main-content row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--social-sharing-block.html.twig * block--social-media.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="block"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'social_media_links' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class=""> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;img&amp;title=[current-page:img]&amp;source=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;via=UVABatten" title="Twitter"> <img alt="Twitter" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/twitter.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="pinterest share" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;description=" title="Pinterest"> <img alt="Pinterest" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/pinterest.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a class="email share" href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed" title="Email"> <img alt="Email" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/email.svg"> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/621" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/581" hreflang="en">MPP</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/566" hreflang="en">Batten Ambassadors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:41:36 +0000 eburks-parra 31966 at https://batten.virginia.edu Meet Our Batten Lead Ambassadors https://batten.virginia.edu/meet-our-batten-lead-ambassadors <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Meet Our Batten Lead Ambassadors</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/731" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">eburks-parra</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 10/04/2023 - 15:19</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">October 4, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-10-04T19:19:27Z">2023-10-04</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Each year, the Batten Admissions team recruits Batten Ambassadors to help share the student experience with prospective Batten students. This year, we have eight Lead Ambassadors, four of whom are pursuing a BA in Public Policy and Leadership and four of whom are pursuing their Master of Public Policy (MPP).  </p> <p>Our four undergraduate Lead Ambassadors--Wyatt, Melinda, Ellie, and Zade--are current 3rd and 4th year students who have pursued a wide variety of majors and minors along with their BA in <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership#:~:text=Bachelor%20of%20Arts%20in%20Public%20Policy%20and%20Leadership&amp;text=The%20program%20focuses%20on%20understanding,affect%20public%20problems%20in%20communities.">Public Policy and Leadership</a>. Of our MPP Ambassadors, Sarah, Sean, and Madison are postgraduate students who joined Batten after completing their undergraduate degrees, and Marina is an Accelerated MPP student. Our <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy">Accelerated MPP</a> allows current UVA undergraduates to earn both a bachelor's degree and MPP in a total of five years of coursework, whereas our <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-public-policy">traditional MPP</a> is a full time, two-year program. </p> <p>Each Ambassador brings a unique perspective on life at Batten, and you will see them at many of our events throughout the year such as our <a href="https://events.batten.virginia.edu/Batten-Schools-Fall-2023-MPP-Open-House/E170059548">MPP Open House on Saturday, October 28,</a> as well as information sessions and special events, all of which can be found <a href="https://events.batten.virginia.edu/">here</a>. Read on to learn more about our Lead Ambassadors! </p> <h3 class="text-align-center"><strong>Meet the Lead Ambassadors </strong></h3></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/robinson-batten-091423-3402%20%281%29.jpg" width="2001" height="3000" alt="Image of Wyatt" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Wyatt Carter </p> <p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Salisbury, NC </p> <p><strong>Major(s)/Minor(s):</strong> Working on my BA in Public Policy and Leadership and Minoring in German </p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:vdn3js@virginia.edu">vdn3js@virginia.edu</a> </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten:</strong> I chose Batten as I felt I wouldn't have been happy studying anything else but Public Policy. </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class:</strong> My favorite class is LPPP 3620: Engaging Policy Communities. </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me:</strong> I've never seen a Star Wars movie, and I want to see how long I can last. </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/Melinda%20Wong%20Headshot%2012.11.34%20PM.JPG" width="2316" height="3088" alt="Photo of Melinda" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Melinda Wong </p> <p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Gainesville, Virginia </p> <p><strong>Major(s)/Minor(s)</strong>: Double majoring between Batten and a BA in Applied Statistics </p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:vaq9qn@virginia.edu">vaq9qn@virginia.edu</a> </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten:</strong> I chose Batten because I'm passionate about applying academic theories to solving real-world problems using data. Batten offers so many ways to support that goal both within the classroom but especially beyond the classroom, so I was really excited about the hands-on opportunities and getting to interact with students and alumni shaping the policy space. </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class:</strong> LPPS 5720: Data Ethics &amp; Practice with Michelle Claibourn and our project collecting and analyzing data used in the <a href="https://virginiaequitycenter.github.io/cville-equity-atlas/reports/stepping-stones/">Stepping Stones report</a> for the Charlottesville Department of Human Services. Professor Claibourn helped reshape the way I think about using data for public policy decisions and it was incredible to be able to interact with stakeholders and provide a tangible product that will help the community. </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me:</strong> I still don't know my left from my right... but am still happy to direct you to the best study spots on grounds (just not using left/right)! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-19%20at%2011.03.10%20PM.png" width="1022" height="1250" alt="Photo of Zade" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Zade Haddad </p> <p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Oakton, Virginia </p> <p><strong>Major(s)/Minor(s):</strong> Public Policy &amp; Leadership and Economics </p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:zth3xca@virginia.edu">zth3xca@virginia.edu</a> </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten:</strong> I initially chose Batten to equip myself with the skills to play a role in influencing and impacting U.S. foreign policy towards Palestine, and have since gained an array of additional policy and professional interests in my experience as a Batten student </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class: </strong>LPPP 3250: Global Development Policy </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me:</strong> Last Spring, I participated in a comparative multi-country human rights study abroad program and spent a month each in Nepal, Jordan, and Chilé. </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/Ellie%20Headshot%2012.11.34%20PM.jpg" width="3648" height="5472" alt="Photo of Ellie" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Ellie Stombres </p> <p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Fairfax City, Virginia </p> <p><strong>Major(s)/Minor(s):</strong> Double majoring in Public Policy and Leadership, and German Language and Literature </p> <p><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:%20ejs7dy@virginia.edu">ejs7dy@virginia.edu</a> </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten: </strong>I chose the Batten BA because I loved the practical nature of the classes. I wanted tangible skills I could use to help others, so I leaned into Batten’s combination of passion and practicality. </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class: </strong>My favorite Batten classes are LPPP 5500: Public Speaking with Denise Stewart and LPPS 6710: Congress 101 with Gerry Warburg. (You can take graduate courses as an undergrad at Batten with permission!) </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me: </strong>I want to go to culinary school after I graduate! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/Screenshot%202023-08-28%20at%2012.16.13%20PM%2012.18.16%20PM_0.png" width="1320" height="1380" alt="Photo of Sarah" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name: </strong>Sarah Boch </p> <p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Abington, PA | Short Hills, NJ </p> <p><strong>Undergraduate Institution and Major(s)/Minor(s):</strong> University of Rochester with a major in International Relations and a minor in History </p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:vkp2td@virginia.edu">vkp2td@virginia.edu</a>  </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten: </strong>The people. The faculty and staff met with me before I even committed, to answer any questions I had. Their commitment to everyone, not just those who had already committed, demonstrated their level of care, dedication, and vested interest regardless of where a student went. Since then, I have been blown away at how much Batten truly feels like a family </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class: </strong>So many to choose from! LPPA 6150/LPPA 7160: Research Methods and Data Analysis I and II, LPPA 6100/LPPA 7110: Economics of Public Policy I and II, LPPP 6250: Introduction to Policy Analysis, and LPPP 7559: Geopolitical Underpinnings of Foreign Policy </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me:</strong> I got stitches because a boat light flew off and hit me in the head! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/IMG_4248%202%2012.18.16%20PM.jpg" width="3559" height="3713" alt="Image of Sean" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Sean Dedmon </p> <p><strong>Hometown: </strong>Lexington, South Carolina </p> <p><strong>Undergraduate Institution and Major(s)/Minor(s): </strong>The University of South Carolina, majoring in history and political science with a minor in business administration. </p> <p><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:seanscva@gmail.com">seanscva@gmail.com</a> </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten: </strong>I chose Batten because of the program's emphasis on leadership. I feel like it is important to consider policy from more than just the quantitative analysis perspective. </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class: </strong>My favorite Batten project so far has been the 48-hour project in LPPP 6250: Introduction to Policy Analysis. Starting with a completely random topic was a very exciting challenge. </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me: </strong>I grew up visiting family in the mountains of East Tennessee! </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/robinson-batten-mpp-082922-8384%2012.18.16%20PM_0.jpg" width="1600" height="2400" alt="Photo of Marina" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Marina Peebles </p> <p><strong>Hometown: </strong>Richmond, Virginia and Seville, Spain </p> <p><strong>Undergraduate Institution and Major(s)/Minor(s):</strong> UVA French and Government Dual Major </p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mep6jj@virginia.edu ">mep6jj@virginia.edu </a></p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten: </strong>I want to go into public service upon graduation and a master's degree helps a lot in the job process! I also love the school and the Batten community, and many of my favorite classes during my time as an undergrad at UVA were Batten classes :) </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class:</strong> One of the main reasons I applied to Batten was because of Professor Martin's LPPP 4725: NGOs in the Policy Arena class -- I loved it! </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me: </strong>I skipped 3rd grade but did 4th grade twice. </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-10/D05B9C05-E62F-49E7-942F-8FD430E56F2D_1_201_a%2012.18.16%20PM.jpeg" width="1157" height="1604" alt="Image of Madison" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><strong>Name:</strong> Madison Cohen </p> <p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Wading River, New York </p> <p><strong>Undergraduate Institution and Major(s)/Minor(s):</strong> Providence College; Double major in Global Studies and Sociology, Minor in French  </p> <p><strong>Why I Chose Batten:</strong> I chose Batten because of the leadership element of the curriculum. I wanted a holistic policy education and I believe leadership is a central piece of the puzzle. </p> <p><strong>Favorite Batten Project or Class: </strong>The 48-hour project!  </p> <p><strong>Fun Fact About Me: </strong>I have been to the Matterhorn </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> 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'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:19:27 +0000 eburks-parra 31931 at https://batten.virginia.edu Top Three Takeaways from A Career Apart: Life in the CIA https://batten.virginia.edu/top-three-takeaways-career-apart-life-cia <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Top Three Takeaways from A Career Apart: Life in the CIA</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/731" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">eburks-parra</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Fri, 09/15/2023 - 16:03</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">September 15, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-name--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-name.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-name.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-name">Marina Peebles</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-09-15T20:03:55Z">2023-09-15</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-byline--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-byline.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-byline.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-byline">By: Marina Peebles</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>On Friday, September 8th, Batten hosted two former CIA agents for “A Career Apart: Life in the CIA” . Both men were on the Operations side at the Agency. The first, Tom Billard, started in the Army doing intelligence work before transitioning to the CIA. The second, Rich Hotchner, was a Foreign Affairs and Russian double major at UVA and got an internship at the Agency which eventually led to a full time job.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The talk was awesome (special shout out to 2nd year MPP student Isabel Dlabach, who moderated it!) and ended up being incredibly informative for anyone interested in a career in the CIA or in the Intelligence Community more generally. Here are my top three takeaways from the discussion:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ol><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Prioritize foreign languages, foreign travel, and study abroad</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>When asked about what the Agency looks for in potential candidates and what skills and experiences to focus on, both Billard and Hotchner emphasized the value of foreign languages and time abroad. A career at the Agency in the Operations side likely involves a lot of time abroad and a high level of cross-cultural knowledge, so they said it’s helpful to show that you have knowledge of another language or are comfortable living abroad! </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>(Here’s a </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/study-abroad-and-batten"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to a past blog post about studying abroad at Batten!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ol start="2"><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Reading skills, global knowledge, adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to learning anything are also invaluable</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Foreign languages and experience abroad aren’t the only things that can make you stand out in the hiring process! Billard and Hotchner said that being an agent involves a </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>lot</span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> of writing (“if you didn’t write it down, it didn’t happen”) and comprehensive knowledge of global events. They recommended reading The Economist – or the news in general – and working on your writing and researching skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>They also talked about how adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn anything were key characteristics of a good agent. Assignments can be all over the world and about anything under the sun, so the ability to adapt and a general curiosity and willingness to learn can go a long way to being a good agent or a strong candidate.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ol start="3"><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>It’s not all glamorous </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Towards the end of the talk, Isabel asked about how the secrecy and discretion requirements that come with life at the Agency affected their personal lives and relationships. Billard and Hotchner made it clear that the high levels of discretion required to be an Agent do have a significant impact on your relationships, but that it gets easier over time. They said normal things, like hosting a dinner party or having friends over, becomes way more difficult when you have some people who know what you do and others don’t. Additionally, whenever they told someone what they did, they placed a burden on them to keep the secret as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>They also talked a little bit about work-life balance at the Agency. Here, too, they talked about the sacrifices required to be an Agent. Although they talked a lot about how the culture of the Agency is changing and how work-life balance is definitely improving, they said there will always be times when you have to miss an important life event (like a wedding, or the birth of a child) in order to do your job. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Overall, both Billard and Hotchner made clear that they loved their careers with the Agency. They talked extensively about the incredible people they met, experiences they had, and the purpose they felt going into work every day. The talk left me feeling inspired about a career path in the IC, but also more prepared for the lifestyle it may require. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 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OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:03:55 +0000 eburks-parra 31876 at https://batten.virginia.edu Connect with the Admissions Team This Fall https://batten.virginia.edu/connect-admissions-team-fall <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Connect with the Admissions Team This Fall</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 08/16/2023 - 13:55</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">August 16, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-08-16T15:31:46Z">2023-08-16</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p>With summer break coming to a close, the Admissions team is busy preparing for the fall semester. We are excited to offer some great ways to connect with our team in-person and virtually, no matter where you are. Before we outline the different ways for you to visit Batten, we will introduce ourselves.</p> <h4 class="text-align-center">Meet the Admissions Team</h4></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750713/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Jeffrey_Chidester_H_0.jpg" width="1070" height="770" alt="headshot of Jeff Chidester" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/jeff-chidester"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Jeff Chidester</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> is the Executive Director of External Affairs, where he oversees admissions, strategic partnerships, and the broader external affairs portfolio. He is the main admissions contact for the postgraduate </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Master of Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>,<span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/dual-degrees"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>five graduate dual degree</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> programs, and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/graduate-certificates">two graduate certificates</a>. From 2003 to 2016, he held various posts at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, most recently as Director of Policy. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Grove City College (Pa.), an M.A. in International History from the London School of Economics, an M.A. in Politics from the University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is currently completing his Ed.D. in Higher Ed Leadership from UVA. He is the co-author of The Reagan Years (2005) and At Reagan’s Side (Rowman &amp; Littlefield, 2009), and co-editor of Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981-2014 (Harvard University Press, 2014) and Crucible: The President’s First Year (UVA Press, 2018). </span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/uva-batten-school/image/upload/v1660750778/Batten%20Website%20Master/2022-08/Anne_Carter_Mulligan_H.jpg" width="1036" height="691" alt="headshot of Anne Carter Mulligan" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/anne-carter-mulligan"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Anne Carter Mulligan</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> joined Batten in January 2019 as Director of Undergraduate Admissions.  She is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelor of Arts of Public Policy and Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Accelerated Master of Public Policy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> programs, but she is happy to talk about our two minor programs as well. She is a 2012 recipient of the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award, the highest honor staff receive for their dedicated service to the University. Born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a B.A. in English from Virginia Tech and M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from UVA, Anne has equal affinity for each alma mater… except during football season.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row image" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--image--default.html.twig x paragraph--image.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-center-image--image.html.twig x field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig * field--paragraph--image.html.twig * field--field-center-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> <div class="image-module"> <div class = "row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-xs-10"> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Batten%20Website%20Master/2023-08/IMG_7644.jpg" width="739" height="924" alt="Headshot of Estrella Burks-Parra" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-center-image.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--image.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/estrella-burks-parra">Estrella Burks-Parra</a> is the Admissions Coordinator handling many admission operations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including planning recruitment events and prospective student visits. She is the main admissions contact for the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Public Policy and Leadership Minor</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship">Social Entrepreneurship Minor</a> but is happy to talk about any of Batten's programs. Born and raised in Southern California, Estrella is a recent graduate of Washington and Lee University where she majored in politics and theatre, with a law, justice and society minor.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4 class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><span><span>Visiting Batten</span></span></span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>One of the best ways to experience our programs and community is to visit the Batten School. Below are different resources for you to visit our school, including a number of ways to connect with our office virtually. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>If you are a current UVA student</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, you can experience Batten even before you apply! Throughout the fall, we host many different admissions events and information sessions, including a </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&amp;invite=g29gbtdgj342e9nwcy1yc9mck5p4uejz6y1cup5sduufwjmedgdv"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Chattin’ with Batten</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> meet and greet on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 and regular program information sessions throughout the Fall. If you have a quick question, you are welcome to drop by our weekly Friday Open Office Hours in Garrett Hall room 203 from 2-4 PM beginning 9/1, but if you seek a more individualized or in-depth conversation, we encourage you to </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>make a virtual appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with Anne or Estrella. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Another great way to see if Batten is a good fit is to take a Batten class before applying! While students interested in our Bachelor of Arts program have to take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy as a prerequisite, there are additional options for students interested in our other programs. If you are considering the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Social Entrepreneurship</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> minor, you could take LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (a required course) before taking ENTP 1010: Start-Up. If you are looking at either the BA or Minor in Public Policy and Leadership, there are a number of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/open-batten-courses-fall-2023"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>open electives or special topics courses</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> this fall that would allow you to explore a more discreet policy issue. Finally, later this semester, there will be additional opportunities to connect with our Batten Ambassadors, current Batten students who want to share more about their experiences with prospective students.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>If you are interested in our traditional two-year Master of Public Policy program</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, we have several ways to connect with our team. First, Jeff offers <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F">daily virtually appointments</a> (all in Eastern Time); if you cannot find a time that works for you, please email him at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jchidester@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>jchidester@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to set up an appointment that works with your schedule. Second, we offer a number of </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/school/events"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>events throughout the year</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> (both virtual and in-person) as a school and an admissions office. We encourage you to attend any and all events that are of interest to you, including events led by our faculty! Please mark your calendars for our annual Fall MPP Open House on October 28 (registration link to be distributed shortly!).</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Can’t make the Open House but still want to spend a day in the life of a Batten student? You can email Estrella Burks-Parra (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:crl4sn@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>scg5zk@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>) to set up a personalized weekday visit of Batten, including sitting in a class! Additionally, we will be on the road some this fall, so keep an eye out on your email for an announcement of when we may be near your hometown!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> or review our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/faqs"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>FAQs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. And, if you do not currently receive our emails, be sure to fill out our </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://uvabatten.tfaforms.net/217825"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>quick interest form</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to begin receiving regular emails from our team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * 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'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/611" hreflang="en">Events</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div 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'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Open Batten Courses for Fall 2023</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/731" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">eburks-parra</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:17</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * 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class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Still looking for a fall class?</span></span></strong></span></span></span></h3> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Have room in your schedule and looking to try out a Batten class? First, read</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/what-should-i-take-spring"><span><span><span><strong><span><span> our guidance</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> on what you should prioritize when selecting classes. Then, check out some of Batten’s open coursework below! If you have any questions about our programs, please email us at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> or </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>make an appointment</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with the admissions team!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Fall 2023 Batten classes open to students outside of the BA, Minor and Accel MPP</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span> </span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"><span><span><span><span><span>ALL COURSES WITH AVAILABLE SEATS as of July 15</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span> </span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The adjustment from high school to college is filled with turbulent transitions and with opportunities for discovery, growth, and development of critical life skills. The course focuses on development of broad skills to create fulfilling lives and successful careers after college, especially in 4 areas: 1) development of emotional resilience skills, 2) development of life management skills, 3) introduction to leadership concepts, and 4) establishment of small communities of students. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*This course is an elective for building key skills for college success, but because it’s at the 2000-level, does NOT fulfill a special topics requirement in the Batten BA or PP&amp;L minor.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPL 2600: Foundations of Behavioral Science</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>: An overview of the fields of social psychology and behavioral science. We will explore behavioral research in basic social psychology, leadership and organizational behavior, and the ways in which social science methods and research are currently being used in public policy and to solve major societal problems. The ultimate goal is to teach students how to think like behavioral scientists. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*This course fulfills the Batten BA and minor </span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span><span><span>prerequisite</span></span></span></em></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span> for Social Psychology.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPP 2700 Outdoor Leadership: Building a Team: </span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Outdoor environments are dynamic, fluid &amp; unpredictable. Leading teams in these spaces requires a strong foundation. Course teaches how individuals develop trust &amp; fear &amp; discusses interpersonal &amp; group dynamics. Practice these transferrable skills through facilitation &amp; teambuilding opportunities. The outdoors can be an intimidating place &amp; by building the right type of teams, leaders can help people push past seemingly insurmountable boundaries. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*This course is an elective for building team leadership skills but does NOT fulfill a special topics requirement in the Batten BA or PP&amp;L minor.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship:</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Social entrepreneurship is an approach to creating system-level change through the application of entrepreneurial thinking to social ventures, non-profit organizations, government institutions, and NGOs to create economic, environmental, and social value for multiple stakeholders. In this course you will be introduced to a range of entrepreneurial approaches aimed at solving social problems - from the non-profit to the for-profit. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course within the Batten BA and minor curriculum, for students interested in social entrepreneurship (this is a required course for the social entrepreneurship minor).</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism:</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Explores the various ways our federal government, primarily the Department of Justice and the FBI, have responded to the threat of terrorism, in the US and abroad. The modern terrorist threat, electronic surveillance authorities, US detention authority, terrorist debriefing, cooperating witnesses in terrorism cases, enhanced interrogation techniques, the differences between the intelligence and law enforcement approaches and other topics will be covered. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPS 3280 Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office: </span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>This course introduces students to the history, politics and leadership legacy of John F. Kennedy. From topics as wide-ranging as tax policy and space exploration to the war in Vietnam, dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, the class will trace the impact of a brief Presidency over nearly sixty years and focus on how Kennedy’s life, presidency and tragic assassination influenced the leadership styles and impacted public policy. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and PP&amp;L minor curriculum.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPS 3310: Police-Community Relations: Problems and Prospects: </span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>The current state of US police-community relations is in a precarious condition. Recent incidents of negative police-citizen encounters resulting in deaths of unarmed citizens &amp; police officers has affected public trust &amp; confidence in local law enforcement. Class focuses on problems of police-community relations &amp; deliberates prospects for policy solutions. Students develop &amp; present policy proposals to address a particular problem. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum. </span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPS 3330: Education and Conflict: </span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>This introductory course will explore various relationships between education and conflict—education in conflict zones, propaganda, military training, nationalist curricula, etc.— through a series of case studies of real-world examples as well as policy and theoretical literature on these topics. We will critically analyze the external and internal factors that impact the relationship between education and conflict, including resource scarcity and climate change, economic disparities, and political instability and extremism. The course will provide students with a working knowledge of the field of global education and the relationship between education policy and lived experiences in global contexts. By the end of the course, students will have gained a broad theoretical and practical understanding of education and conflict in Africa (Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Sudan), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Palestine), and China, England, and Australia. No prerequisites are required. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum. </span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPS 3340: Innovating for Defense: Defense Innovation and Problem-Solving:</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Hacking for DoD Innovation offers students the opportunity to work directly with the US Department of Defense (DoD). Student teams are provided real-world national security problems sourced from DoD agencies. Through stakeholder interviews and engagements, student teams develop a solution that addresses the actual needs of their DoD problem sponsor. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum. </span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPP 3450: </span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Resilient Leadership for Teams and Teammates</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span> </span></span></strong></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>: This course </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>builds students' skills in "the art of getting things done". Students will establish the critical leadership &amp; team-building competencies that distinguish highly effective leaders. We will introduce frameworks that will enhance student's: resilience; team leadership skills; capacity for thriving in times of adversity; emotional intelligence; interpersonal skills (including conflict resolution &amp; negotiation skills) &amp; decision making.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPP 3460: Poverty and Policy</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>: This course explores h</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>ow landmark social policies have impacted how we live, work, and die and how to use the legislative process to change these policies to ensure their relevance in today's society.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>LPPP 3370: Trauma &amp; US Public School System</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>: This course explores trauma in the context of child development and how the United States public school system serves to address this issue from a policy perspective. Applied policy will be a unique focus of this course with case studies.  School based mental health services, educational supports, and the historical context of education will be covered. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><em><span>*An elective course in the Batten BA and minor curriculum.</span></em></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * 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'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/606" hreflang="en">Curriculum</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:17:35 +0000 eburks-parra 31181 at https://batten.virginia.edu Undergrad Admissions End of Year Wrap Up 2023 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/undergrad-admissions-end-year-wrap-2023 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Undergrad Admissions End of Year Wrap Up 2023</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' 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field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 05/17/2023 - 17:20</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">May 15, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-05-15T21:20:27Z">2023-05-15</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>It is hard to believe the 2022-2023 academic year is over! As Grounds quiets down before this weekend’s celebration of the amazing Class of 2023 BA and MPP graduates, we are looking forward to a break before welcoming future classes of students to Batten this fall. As we all look towards the summer, the Admissions team offers their tips for what you can do now to prepare for next year’s application cycle.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span>First and foremost, make sure you are making progress on program prerequisites</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>. If you are looking at our undergraduate major or minor, be sure to enroll in social psychology (PSYC 2600 or LPPL 2600), microeconomics (ECON 2010), and for those applying for the BA program, Introduction to Public Policy (LPPP 2200). Those interested in the Accelerated MPP must take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and a calculus-based math course. You must earn a C or higher (or have received CR during the pandemic) in each of the prerequisites before beginning the program in the fall, so courses may be taken during the semester you apply or even over the summer. However, keep in mind that your performance in prerequisite courses is an important data point in our evaluation, so if you haven’t completed the course by the time of application be sure to amplify other dimensions of your candidacy to fill the gap! For example, you could consider signing up for one of Batten’s electives with open seats to show your performance in our coursework if you are not able to enroll in LPPP 2200. Or, if you are interested in the Accelerated MPP and intend to fulfill any of the prereqs with transfer or test credit, consider signing up for a statistics course this fall to demonstrate your quantitative proficiency at the collegiate level!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Second, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>connect with the Career Center!</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> There are a number of wonderful career counselors, including in the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://career.virginia.edu/Students/Connect/Public%20Service%20&amp;%20Government"><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Public Service and Government</span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><strong><span><span> Community</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, who are experts on the many paths UVA students take to enter policy careers. If you are still seeking a summer opportunity or want to use the summer to get ahead, consider making a virtual appointment with their office! Outside of their expertise on various industry areas and ways you can get started, they are also authorities on resumes, one of the main components of our application, and can review yours and give you helpful feedback in the fall.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Third, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>reflect on what motivates you and find new ways to get involved!</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> As you look back at the academic year, consider the things that resonated with you and ways to seek out even more opportunities in those areas to make an impact in Charlottesville and points beyond! The fall will be a great time to join a new committee in your student organization or start something new, so take some time this summer to reflect on how you can deepen the practice of your leadership skills and passions! Whether you opt to join one of UVA’s many </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://atuva.student.virginia.edu/organizations"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>CIO’s</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, volunteer through </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.madisonhouse.org/"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>Madison House</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> or another local organization, or participate in UVA’s </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://recsports.virginia.edu/intramural-sports"><span><span><span><strong><span><span>intramural or club sports</span></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, you should seek out and find ways to get involved in those things that make you, you. We look for quality engagement, not quantity, so find ways to deepen your connections on Grounds and in your community.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Finally, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>begin to think about recommendations!</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> If you already have someone in mind for your application, continue to foster that relationship. However, if you are still deciding on your recommenders, take initiative to get to know your professors and TAs this fall – attend office hours, ask questions, and be an active classroom contributor. You should consider reviewing our post about the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/maximizing-your-recommendations"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>recommendation form</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to seek out individuals that can help answer those questions for us. For the application, you’ll need at least one academic reference and one reference highlighting something else that makes you special. Get on the radar of those potential recommenders early so they can really get to know you and are in a position to provide a substantive, glowing recommendation in a timely fashion!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We hope you take some time this summer to celebrate the successes of this academic year and recharge and relax for 2023-2024! While we will not be hosting Open Office Hours, you are always welcome to make a virtual appointment over the summer or reach out to </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> with any questions - we’re here to provide you with answers and chat with you further. We look forward to seeing you this fall with a full slate of Admissions activities, including information sessions, application workshops, and opportunities to meet with our Batten Ambassadors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-social-media-share.html.twig * field--social-media.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- 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field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/561" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/556" hreflang="en">Recommendations</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 17 May 2023 21:20:27 +0000 cleistensnider 30936 at https://batten.virginia.edu What Should I Take This Fall? https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/what-should-i-take-fall <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>What Should I Take This Fall?</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x 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'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Fri, 03/24/2023 - 17:47</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">March 24, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 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field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><p><span><span><span>With shopping carts open and course enrollment for the fall on your mind, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips and classes to consider as you prepare for application to the Batten School.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Most importantly, you should focus on completing program prerequisites, earning a grade of C or higher. These are the only classes you must take prior to enrolling at Batten, so make taking these courses a priority. Prerequisite courses can be taken all the way up until the semester you begin at Batten, so if you plan to apply to one of our programs next year, you have through <em>next</em> summer to complete them. However, it is helpful for the Admissions Committee to see final grades for these classes in your application. If you are a First Year thinking about the BA or PP&amp;L Minor, or a Second Year considering the Accel, your best bet is to take them this fall. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>For the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-arts-public-policy-leadership"><strong>major</strong></a> and <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-public-policy-leadership/minor-public-policy-leadership"><strong>minor</strong></a> in Public Policy &amp; Leadership, you must take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and social psychology (PSYC 2600 OR LPPL 2600, which is Batten’s section of social psych looked at through a policy lens). Students applying to the major must also take LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy, a course that is offered only in the fall or the spring (no summer option is available). For the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/accelerated-master-public-policy/accelerated-master-public-policy"><strong>Accelerated MPP</strong></a> program, you will need to take microeconomics (ECON 2010) and a calculus-based math course. We like for you to take a college-level math course at UVA to build skills and demonstrate readiness for graduate level quantitative work, so if you intend to bring in the calculus pre-req using AP or transfer credit, you might also consider taking STAT 1100, STAT 1601, or STAT 2120. Finally, students interested in the <a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-social-entrepreneurship"><strong>Social Entrepreneurship Minor</strong></a> should take ENTP 1010: Startup - An Introduction to Entrepreneurship. (Remember, the Social Entrepreneurship Minor accepts all applicants!)</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Students can take additional Batten classes before applying; however, this is NOT required for evaluation. Rather, it is a way for you to see if our programs could be a good academic fit as you explore options. It could also free up space further down the road for things like study abroad, double majoring, or picking up a minor (or two!). Keep in mind, if you ultimately stay in the College of Arts and Sciences, you must earn 108 credits of coursework in the College, so if you do take additional Batten classes, be sure to course plan to make sure you can meet all of your <a href="https://college.as.virginia.edu/requirements"><strong>requirements</strong></a>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>For those looking for a taste of Batten, courses to consider include LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership or LPPL 3450: Resilient Leadership for Teams and Teammates. Students interested in particular policy areas can explore them through special topics (elective) courses like LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (which counts towards SE Minor requirements); LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism; LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office; or LPPS 3310: Police-Community Relations: Problems and Prospects. Any courses taken at the 3000-level or higher count towards curricular requirements if you end up joining the BA or Minor in Public Policy &amp; Leadership! </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>For a complete list of our spring offerings, you can check SIS for the most up-to-date information, but we have listed our spring courses below for reference.  New courses may still be added to SIS, so be sure to check back! And if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at <a href="mailto:BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu"><strong>BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu</strong></a> or <a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/s/login/?ec=302&amp;startURL=%2FapplyToBatten%2Fs%2F"><strong>make an appointment</strong></a> with our undergraduate admissions team, Anne and Courtney!</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong>Open Batten Core and Special Topics Courses (<em>as of March 27)</em></strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPL 2100: The Resilient Student: Transition, Thriving, and Leadership</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPL 2600: Foundations of Behavioral Science</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPP 2700: Outdoor Leadership: Building a Team</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3050: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3240: Terrorism and Counterterrorism</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3280: Lessons in Leadership: JFK and the Most Personal Office</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3310: Police-Community Relations: Problems &amp; Prospects</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3330: Education &amp; Conflict</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3340: Innovating for Defense: Defense Innovation &amp; Problem-Solving</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LPPS 3470: American Healthcare System: Challenges &amp; Opportunities</span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> 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</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/social_media/templates/social-media-links.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">SE Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541" hreflang="en">Application</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/606" hreflang="en">Curriculum</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/586" hreflang="en">Policy Minor</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/571" hreflang="en">BA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:47:36 +0000 cleistensnider 30141 at https://batten.virginia.edu State and Local Government Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Anderson MPP ‘18 https://batten.virginia.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-updates/state-and-local-government-alumni-spotlight-maggie-anderson-mpp <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>State and Local Government Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Anderson MPP ‘18</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/272" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">cleistensnider</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:05</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-when--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-when.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-when.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-when">March 8, 2023</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-date"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Date </div> <div class="field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-03-08T15:05:42Z">2023-03-08</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-relpersons--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-relpersons.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-relpersons"> <div class="bundle-related-person field__item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--related-person--default.html.twig * paragraph--related-person.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig x paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--related-person paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/paragraphs/templates/paragraph.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-byline--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-byline.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-byline.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-byline">RJ Rhodes</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-main-content--admissions-blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-main-content.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-main-content.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-main-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row pull-quote" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--pull-quote--default.html.twig x paragraph--pull-quote.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--pull-quote.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--pull-quote paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 icon-wrapper"> <img src="/themes/custom/radix_batten/assets/images/double_quote.png" class="quote-image" alt=""> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 quote-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-quote--pull-quote.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-quote.html.twig * field--paragraph--pull-quote.html.twig * field--field-quote.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="pull-quote__field-quote"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>In addition to the strong policy analysis skills Batten teaches, Batten also really helps you learn to ask the right questions</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-8 offset-md-2 attribution-wrapper"> <span class="originator-name"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-originator-name--pull-quote.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-originator-name.html.twig * field--paragraph--pull-quote.html.twig * field--field-originator-name.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="pull-quote__field-originator-name">Maggie Anderson</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </span> <span class="dot-wrapper"> <i class="fa fas fa-circle"></i> </span> <span class="originator-title"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-originator-title--pull-quote.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-originator-title.html.twig * field--paragraph--pull-quote.html.twig * field--field-originator-title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="pull-quote__field-originator-title">Chief of Staff to Mayor Levar Stoney</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </span> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--pull-quote.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="field--item wrapper-main-content row headline-paragraph-centered" data-mh="main-content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered--default.html.twig x paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--headline-paragraph-centered paragraph--view-mode--default col-sm-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 content-wrapper"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--paragraph--field-description--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-description.html.twig * field--paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig * field--field-description.html.twig * field--text-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="headline-paragraph-centered__field-description"><img alt="Maggie Anderson" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="97e5a501-941b-4b75-88de-93458c5a1921" height="330" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/State%20and%20Local%20Government%20Alumni%20Spotlight%20Maggie%20Anderson%20MPP%20%E2%80%9818_0.png" width="495" class="align-center" loading="lazy" /><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Numerous Batten graduates enter public service careers and do amazing work across a variety of government sectors. While many go to Washington D.C. to work on Capitol Hill, some choose a different path in state or local government, making huge differences all the same.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Margaret “Maggie” Anderson, one of Batten’s brightest grads working in local government, is the current Chief of Staff in the Office of Mayor Levar Stoney (Richmond, VA). Maggie is coming up on her five year anniversary working in the office. She began her journey as a Policy Analyst, but quickly rose to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff and then as the Mayor’s Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Maggie is essentially the quarterback of the Mayor’s Office, helping communicate and implement the Mayor’s vision and goals for the City of Richmond. Maggie has assisted with the completion of numerous initiatives that have propelled Richmond forward. These include working with the Human Rights Campaign to raise the city’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) score to a perfect 100, managing the Mayor’s Task Force on Reimagining Public Safety, establishing the city’s first Equity Agenda, formalizing the city’s comprehensive Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Framework, and shepherding the city’s $155 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds into a strategic spend plan–all initiatives that made Richmond safer, healthier, and more inclusive for its residents.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Maggie graduated from Batten’s Master of Public Policy program in 2018. “In addition to the strong policy analysis skills Batten teaches, Batten also really helps you learn to ask the right questions,” said Maggie while reflecting on her time at Batten. Maggie stressed the importance of being able to ask the tough questions to find the hard answers. She was able to learn crucial skills related to policy analysis, budgeting, and navigating different policy arenas. Maggie also appreciates the leadership skills she was able to learn and practice while at Batten, and credits parts of her career successes to that training. “Batten is very unique in that it emphasizes the importance of leadership in a public policy program.” While attending the School, she had the opportunity to meet with city leaders in Richmond as part of a class field trip in the “Virginia Policy &amp; Politics” course with </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://batten.virginia.edu/people/andrew-pennock"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Professor Andrew Pennock</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. It was this hands-on, immersive trip that encouraged Maggie to begin looking into careers in local government.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Maggie is just one example of the many Batten grads who go on to do exceptional work serving local communities. Many current Batten students also gain state and local government experience in the form of internships, capstones, and applied policy projects. To learn more about how Batten can propel you to do this kind of work through one of our academic programs, </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://battenschool.force.com/applyToBatten/"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>schedule an appointment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with the admissions office or stop by for drop-in office hours on Fridays 2pm-4pm!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 cta-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/paragraph/paragraph--headline-paragraph-centered.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-main-content.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x 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class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class=""> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;title=[current-pagrandome:title]&amp;image=[og:image]" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed&amp;img&amp;title=[current-page:img]&amp;source=https://batten.virginia.edu/taxonomy/term/576/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="https://batten.virginia.edu/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a target="_blank" rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" 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'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/radix_batten/templates/field/field--node--field-social-media-share--admissions-blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--node--admissions-blog-post.html.twig * field--field-admissions-blog-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="admissions-blog-post__field-admissions-blog-tags"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold"> Admissions Blog Tags </div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/621" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/626" hreflang="en">Career Outcomes</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/606" hreflang="en">Curriculum</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/581" hreflang="en">MPP</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/576" hreflang="en">Accelerated MPP</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/radix/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:05:42 +0000 cleistensnider 29481 at https://batten.virginia.edu