Browsing by Author "Dulio, David A."

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    The Democrats are Back in Charge, So What?
    (Oakland University, 2007-01-01) Dulio, David A.; Trumbore, Peter F.; Folland, Sherman T.
    There are several reasons why we are not likely to see much change in the direction of either foreign or domestic policy after the 110th Congress begins.
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    Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Presidential Politics in 2008 and 2009
    (Oakland University, 2009-01-01) Dulio, David A.; Trumbore, Peter F.; Nixon, Jude V.
    In this article, as the title suggests, we will take a brief look back at the 2008 election and consider why it turned out the way it did, and look ahead to 2009 and beyond to consider the prospects for the new Obama Administration in both domestic and foreign policy.
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    Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, December 13, 2021
    (2021-12-13) Oakland University. Board of Trustees
    A. Pledge of Allegiance } B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of October 11, 2021; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of September 28, 2021 through November 29, 2021; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of September 1 – October 31, 2021; Final Undergraduate School and Graduate School Reports, Summer 2021 - August 23, 2021; Golf and Learning Center Operating Budget for Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2022; Approval of Amendment to the Administrative Professional Personnel Policy Manual | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Master of Physician Assistant Science; Renewal of Charter for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences; Renewal of Charter for Detroit Edison Public School Academy; Renewal of Charter for Dove Academy of Detroit | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. Adjournment
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    President's Report to the Board of Trustees, December 7, 2020
    (2020-12-07) Pescovitz, Ora Hirsch; Dulio, David A.; Klemanski, John; Mezwa, Duane; Wasserman, Jason
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    President's Report to the Board of Trustees, February 7, 2022
    (2022-02-07) Pescovitz, Ora Hirsch; Westfall, Michael J.; Dulio, David A.
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    Retired United States Congressmen from the State of Michigan
    Koss, Joshua; Dulio, David A.
    Conventional wisdom in the study of members of Congress, pioneered by Richard Fenno, argues that one of the chief goals of elected officials is their reelection. However, this theory does not account for those who willingly retire from Congress. Who are these former members and what activities do they pursue once they leave office? To answer the first question, this project analyzes data on retired members of Congress from the state of Michigan regarding the years they served, party identification, and their age of retirement. The second and perhaps more interesting question in this research, examines the post-congressional careers of former members of Congress and whether their new line of work has any connections with their time in Congress through committee assignments and issue advocacy. In addition to quantitative analysis of the attributes of former members and their post-congressional careers, a qualitative analysis is conducted through a comparative case study of retired Senator Donald Riegle and former Representative Mike Rogers. This aspect of the study more closely examines their respective career paths through congress and post-congressional vocations.
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    Voting Rates and Alternative Methods of Voting: A Study on the Low Voting Rates of Young Citizens in Michigan and Possible Alternate Methods
    Jacobs, Carter; Dulio, David A.
    In this thesis I will explore political apathy in those aged 18-24 (a group that generally does not vote in large numbers) in Michigan and how to improve voting rates among those age groups. In doing so, it also delves into the myriad of potential obstructions to voting (e.g. lack of quality information about candidates, lack of time available to spend at the polls, etc.) and presents some possible solutions to these problems (e.g. providing more information about voting/candidates, potentially through schools or organizations dedicated to distributing election information, providing alternative methods/changing aspects of voting to increase voter participation, etc.) The questions tackled through this thesis are such: Why is voter participation so low in the 18-24 age group in Michigan? And, what reforms (like alternate methods, etc.) can be implemented in order to increase that turnout? The likely results and benefits go hand in hand for this project. The solutions that I am able to research and provide, if they gain traction, will hopefully provide local and state governments distinct plans that may increase voter activity. The main benefit may be an increasingly democratic society where the politicians in power more accurately represent their constituents.