Learning Outcomes: Students will…
Recognize and assess the contemporary development challenges faced across Ireland and Upstate NY.
Critique and analyze the appropriate balance of responsibility between individual citizens, local communities, and the state in advancing development initiatives.
Examine the interrelationships between development initiatives that are grounded in educational, healthcare, business/economic development.
Analyze and synthesize the legal frameworks governing the communities, counties, and nation of Ireland, as well as the communities, school districts, counties, and state of New York.
Explore and interpret publicly available social and fiscal data related to state and community context.

The objectives will be met through readings, lectures, discussions, data exploration and interpretation, written assignments, and guest speakers