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The EXED Forum for Local Leaders Program is designed to give military, elected, and appointed officials a firm substantive grounding on important policy issues facing decision-makers. Typically taught in a series of modules over two days, the program’s goal is to help officials make smarter decisions using information presented in a rich local context.
USC Price EXED Forum offers you an amazing opportunity to connect and collaborate with other elected and appointed officials. You will have access to an incredible array of opportunities: lunchtime forums with visiting industry experts, networking events, and discussions with leading faculty researchers in their respective fields.
All EXED Forum programs are led by USC Price faculty members, and an intimate cohort of accomplished participants offers the opportunity of a lasting Trojan network.
Attendees receive a certificate from USC upon completion of the EXED Forum program.
Program Goals
- Apply cutting-edge research to the practice
- Teach current policy and administration topics
- Improve leadership skills through ethics
- Enhance good decision-making for local and global leaders
Top 3 reasons to attend a USC Price EXED Forum Program
1. Engage and learn in an academic setting
The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles — a global center for arts, technology, and international business. It is home to the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and 21 exceptional academic schools and units. USC’s Health Sciences campus houses renowned specialized care and research in cancer, stem cell and regenerative medicine, orthopedics, and sports medicine. The university is the largest private sector employer in the city of Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region.
2. Interact with world-renowned faculty
Interact with world-renowned faculty and explore important policy topics. USC Price School of Public Policy faculty are distinguished scholars and professionals who share a deep and abiding commitment to research and teaching. Their diverse academic backgrounds include economics, international relations, urban planning, organizational behavior, philosophy, political science, psychology, public administration, public policy, sociology, and social ethics.
3. Apply innovative research to the practice
USC Price researchers routinely put their knowledge into action, engaging with decision-makers at the international, national, state, and local levels. At the Price School, we believe that faculty should strive to conduct high-impact research that advances knowledge and contributes to the discourse on critical challenges facing society.
