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The Center is housed within the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, at the University of Michigan. CLOSUP functions as an information resource for policymakers and practitioners, academics, students, the media, and the public. The Center works to foster effective communication between academic researchers, stakeholders, and the policymakers dealing with today's state, local, and urban policy problems. The Center also facilitates student learning and engagement with todays critical policy issues.