CLOSUP Summer Internships: The Bromage Internship
The Bromage Internship, named in honor of Dr. Arthur W. Bromage, sustains the memory and work of Dr. Bromage. Dr. Arthur Bromage was a long time professor of public policy and administration at the University whose scholarly work and service focused on improving the quality of local government. The Ford School and CLOSUP share Dr. Bromage's commitment to bringing the talents of UM students to bear on city policymaking and, reciprocally, enabling students to learn by working closely with leaders in city management.
The Bromage Internship provides a graduate student at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy the opportunity to gain experience in local government through a 10 week summer internship.
Past plans for the Bromage Intern included the following types of activities:
- Assist in developing a comprehensive Communication Plan for the City, including:
- Updating the City Website
- Creating a community email distribution list
- Developing miscellaneous tools to better communicate with the public
- Researching successful communications strategies in other communities
- Conduct research on community issues, including:
- New programs/services being considered by City
- Revenue alternatives and enhancements to fund City services
- Research and preparation of a community survey on City services
- Analyze complex public policy issues, including:
- General comparison studies to similar cities across U.S.
- Financial modeling of the cost of core City services
- Drafting public policies
Under the terms of the Bromage internship, the student receives a paid fellowship in two installments throughout the summer. The internship is open to continuing students at the Ford School. Funding for this internship is made possible from the Ford School Arthur W. & Mary C. Bromage Fund and the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP).
