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Initiated in 1993, the IPPSR Forum Series features critical issues faced by Michigan communities. They are a venue for networking, uncovering resources, and expressing viewpoints. Typical audiences include campus faculty, policymakers, capitol staff, and advocates. Attendees exchange current policy research, ideas, and together cultivate solutions. An informative address by panel members is followed by open discussion.

Michigan’s Knowledge Economy: the Education, Job Creation Connection - May 16, 2007
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Climate Change and the Michigan Economy - March 14, 2007
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Shaping Michigan’s First Universal Health Plan - February 21, 2007
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Communities Collaborating to Meet Service Needs, Share Costs
January 31, 2007 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.
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Professor Yoder provides a framework for examing policy-related issues of the FDA-Approved Immunity law in Michigan
Professor Arshagouni waits for his turn at the podium to present Michigan's FDA Approved Immunity Law and its proposed reform
Panelists listen as they receive a question from the audience
Dr. Perlstadt presents benchmarks in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Approved Immunity in Michigan
May 3, 2006 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

Professor Yoder provides a framework for examing policy-related issues of the FDA-Approved Immunity law in Michigan
Professor Arshagouni waits for his turn at the podium to present Michigan's FDA Approved Immunity Law and its proposed reform
Panelists listen as they receive a question from the audience
Dr. Perlstadt presents benchmarks in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Michigan Economy: The Impact of Immigration
April 19, 2006 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

MSU Professor Rene Rosenbaum speaks to a full house about how federal policy has affected policy at the state level
MSU Sociology Professor Brendan Mullan discusses demographic facts about immigrants to Michigan while panelists Kish Enstice and Peter Antone study the mapped presentation
Program Director Peter Briggs speaks to an audience of 115 about the brainpower of immigrants and non-immigrants visiting Michigan in pursuit of an education or employment
Attorney and Program Director Kish Enstice responds to a question from the audience regarding decreased funding for assistance to immigrants to Michigan at a time when it is most needed

Today's Bully & Anti-Bully Tactics
March 22, 2006 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

As a parent, Kevin Epling provides his perspective on bullying
Glenn Stutzky, MSU School of Social Work speaks to 130 forum attendees about research on bullying in schools
IPPSR Forum participants speak with presenters following the forum
Kyle Guerrant presents state efforts on bullying prevention which are declining due to lack of funds
Southfield Police Chief, Dr. Joseph Thomas, challenges the audience to come together to teach respectful behavior and prevetn bullying
William Blaha, Esq details what is currently expected of schools and what is proposed for bully prevention

Moving Michigan Cities Back on Track
 February 15, 2006 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

John Goddeeris (MEDC) and Kevin Beard of East Lansing's City Council, check out MML Director's information
Local officials from across the state travel to attend February's IPPSR Forum which addressed the economy of Michigan cities
Mayor Heartwell, Grand Rapids, talks about dire need for increase in local funding Michigan State University's Dr. Zenia Kotval (panelist) and Dr. Rex LaMore (Forum facilitator) prepare their notes for IPPSR's February Forum
Mr. Gilmartin, Michigan Municipal League, presents the declining levels of funding to local communities with the current tax system.JPG

Curbing Energy Costs in a Cold Weather, Commuter State
January 25, 2006 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

Dr. Patterson lets the audience know just how "addicted" to oil we are by presenting the amount and ways that we use petroleum on an annual basis.
Senator Jim Nichols perks everyone's ears by discussing the cost savings of wind energy and other alternative energy resources.
Dr. Kushler describes America's energy situation as one that is a "severe economic problem", one that some call a crisis.
Jim Croce describes a "suite of energy choices" that meets Michigan's energy needs while diversifying the state's employment base and overall economy.

Privacy and Security of Citizen Information: The Role of State Government
May 11, 2005 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

Attendees at the May Forum tune into the presentations. Dan Lohrmann, Director of Michigan’s Office of Enterprise and Security, Department of Information Technology, discusses the role of state government in protecting personal information.
Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, Douglas B. Roberts, engages in further discussion regarding personal privacy and security issues. Nora Rifon, Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising at Michigan State University, explain the results of her State of the State Survey on individual privacy and security concerns and the role of state government.

Michigan and the International Economy: Gaining an Edge on Overseas Trade
April 13, 2005 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

Dean Johson: Dean Johnson, Senior Director of the Global Business Development Program for the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, informs the audience about the importance of international trade in today’s global market. Carl Liedholm: Carl Liedholm, a MSU Professor of Economics, engages in discussion about the roles of small enterprises in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in light of increasing international trade for Michigan markets.
Eric Freedman: Eric Freedman, Associate Professor of Journalism at MSU, listens closely to the speakers during the forum session. Yunus Hoosen: Consul Economic for Department of Trade and Industry at the South African Consulate in Chicago, Yunus Hoosen, addresses the audience at April’s forum.

Talk of Tax Reform: Unemployment Taxes and Business Loopholes
March 30, 2005 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

IPPSR Director Doug Roberts introduces the panelists at the March Forum. Forum speaker, Matthew Harvill, from Kelly Services Inc., engages discussion regarding SUTA Dumping. SUTA Dumping is a practice used by some employers to avoid paying their true unemployment obligations using various accounting schemes.
MSU Economics Professor and Senior Economist at W.E. Upjohn Institute, Stephen Woodbury, addresses the audience. Attorney Rick McHugh from the National Employment Law Project Inc., informs the audience about the legal issues of SUTA Dumping.

Trash Dumping in Michigan: The Economics of Solid Waste Management
February 23, 2005 - Place your cursor over the picture to view the caption.

History and Canadian Studies Bibliographer at MSU and Assistant Director of Canadian Studies Centre, Mike Unsworth, provides the audience with background information and basics of this issue. Director of Solid Waste at the Regional Municipality of York, Andrew Campbell, provides the audience with a perspective from the other side of the border in relation to best practices of solid waste management.
Panel from left to right, Geoff Rathbone, Todd Weiler, and Mike Unsworth. Todd Weiler, Adjunct Professor at Washington College of Law and attorney, discusses trash as a commodity and the role of NAFTA. Director of Policy and Planning for Solid Waste Management Services Works and Emergency Services for the City of Toronto, Ontario, Geoff Rathbone, addresses the audience about the solid waste exchange between Michigan and Canada.

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