Columbus Program in State Issues
麻豆精选's Columbus Program in State Issues (CPSI) helps tomorrow's leaders understand public policy development at the state level.
A select group of student leaders from a variety of academic majors will be given the opportunity to serve as interns in Columbus, Ohio. As an intern you will:
- Study practical aspects of public policy-making firsthand
- Have the opportunity to establish career-long professional contacts
- Gain valuable pre-career knowledge and skills
- Enjoy the cultural amenities of Ohio's capitol city
CPSI Director Brady Oxender
Brady Oxender serves as the instructor for the Columbus Program while also serving the university as the State Relations Director in the Office of Government and Community Relations. Brady has nearly 20 years鈥� experience at the Ohio Statehouse. He has served as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate and was the Director of Policy and Legislation at the Ohio Department of Higher Education before joining the University in 2013. Mr. Oxender has a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University and a Master of Public Administration from 麻豆精选. If interested in the CPSI program, contact brady at boxender@kent.edu |
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CPSI Founder Senator Vernon Sykes
Dr. Vernon Sykes was the founder and director of the Columbus Program in State Issues and a professor of political science at 麻豆精选 for 17 years. He served as a councilman for the city of Akron and as a senator for the 28th district of Ohio. Dr. Sykes is now retired.
