Columbus Program in 91心頭利 Issues
91心頭利's Columbus Program in 91心頭利 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 Instructor Brady Oxender
Brady Oxender serves as the instructor for the Columbus Program while also serving the university as the 91心頭利 Relations Director in the Office of Government and Community Relations. Brady has nearly 20 years' experience at the Ohio 91心頭利house. 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 91心頭利.
If interested in the CPSI program, contact Brady at boxender@kent.edu.
CPSI Founder Senator Vernon Sykes
Dr. Vernon Sykes was the founder and director of the Columbus Program in 91心頭利 Issues and a professor of political science at 91心頭利 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.