Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship

About the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship

The Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) is dedicated to informing, engaging, and training Rowan students, faculty, and the public in politics, policy, and citizen engagement. To accomplish this, the Institute hosts programs and guest speakers; supports students through academic and career development, internships and scholarships; and connects faculty and students from across the University with public entities to facilitate public policy research and discussion.

For more information and to support RIPPAC’s efforts and student intern scholarships, contact Dr. Ben Dworkin at dworkin@rowan.edu or 856-256-5832.

Have questions about RIPPAC? Contact Liz Dircks at RIPPAC@rowan.edu or 856-256-4500 ext. 5-3567.

Weren't able to make our speaker events last academic year?

Videos from our 2023-2024 programming can be found on our events page!

The Late Lunch with Dave Vitali

Lobbyist/Public Policy Manager (NJ), Amazon.com

Friday, November 15, 2024 - 2 p.m. - Chamberlain Student Center Room 127

RSVP on ProfLink HERE or email RIPPAC@rowan.edu!

So, That Happened: Understanding the 2024 Elections

ft. Steve Kornacki - MSNBC & NBC National Political Correspondent

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7 p.m. - Eynon Ballroom

RSVP by December 4 at go.rowan.edu/Kornacki

Talking politics: Political interns hone skills at annual summit presented by RIPPAC

August 9, 2024

In what is an unprecedented year for presidential politics, 170 political interns from 65 distinct institutions came together at Rowan University to discuss the nation’s future—and their roles in defining it—during the seventh annual Mid-Atlantic Political Intern Summit (MAPIS2024) on August 8.

Presented by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC), MAPIS offered political interns from New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania the opportunity to hear from a host of political leaders. Among them: New Jersey Lieutenant Governor & Secretary of State Tahesha Way, who was serving as active governor while Gov. Phil Murphy was out of state that day; Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-6); and Matt Klapper, chief of staff for U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

In breakout sessions, MAPIS attendees engaged in sessions focused on how both Republicans and Democrats can win in 2024; lobbying; driving social change; landing a job in Washington, D.C.; how to build consensus; and legal careers in public service and politics.

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