The William D. Ruckelshaus Center
is a neutral resource for collaborative problem solving. The Center provides expertise to improve the quality and availability of voluntary collaborative approaches for policy development and multi-party dispute resolution.
The Center is a joint effort of Washington’s two research universities and was developed in response to requests from community leaders. Building on the unique strengths of the two institutions, the Center is dedicated to assisting public, tribal, private, non-profit and other community leaders in their efforts to build consensus and resolve conflicts around difficult public policy issues. The Center also advances the teaching, curriculum, and research missions of the two universities by bringing real-world policy issue to the campuses.
The Center is housed jointly at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington and with Washington State University Extension. It is guided by an advisory board of prominent local and state leaders representing a broad range of constituencies and geographic locations. The board is chaired by William Ruckelshaus.
Reports
Summary Findings From the Nurse Staffing Research Paper
Ag Pilots Project - Final Report
Nurse Staffing - A Summary of Current Research, Opinion and Policy
Preserving Agricultural Viability and Protecting Critical Areas - Summary of the 5248 Process
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Announcements
Public Policy Veteran to Lead WSU/UW William D. Ruckelshaus Center
SEATTLE. -- Michael Kern, a veteran of managing public policy issues especially regarding natural resources, is the new director of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center operated by Washington State University and the University of Washington.
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5248 Committee Presents at Legislative Days
Representatives of the 5248 Committee and the Ruckelshaus Center briefed the House Local Government and Housing Committee and the Senate Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Committee click here>>
Aaron Katz named facilitator for the Nurse Staffing Project.
The Nurse Staffing Committee has selected Mr Aaron Katz (UW) as their new facilitator for the Nurse Staffing Project.
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