PPUA 6552 — The Nonprofit Sector in Civil Society and Public Affairs
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springOnlineOnline
Examines the challenges facing the nonprofit sector, particularly as it relates to civil society and public policy concerns. Emphasizes current controversies in which the nonprofit sector is involved, such as the impact of changes in government spending and tax policy, the nature and legitimacy of nonprofit advocacy, the role of faith-based organizations in providing public services, accountability and oversight of nonprofit organizations, the growth of social entrepreneurship, and the work of nonprofits in fostering social capital and supporting civic engagement.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 76% | 6.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Rebecca Riccio (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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