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402 COURSE WILL MEET MONDAY EVENINGS IN SPRING 2009 AT THE PHOENIX DOWNTOWN CAMPUS. Contact me (David.Wells@asu.edu) to be placed on the information update email list!

NOTE THIS PAGE ISN'T ALWAYS UPDATED TO MATCH UP WITH THE OTHER PAGES--SO BE SURE AND CHECK THE OTHER PAGES FIRST.-DAVE W.

For students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, this unique opportunity allows you to pair your 401 experience with a 402 senior seminar which complements it. The course runs concurrently with the state legislative session and you have the option of pairing it with a 401 experiences related to politics or social change oriented organizations. You do not need a concentration area in political science to take the course. You just need an interest in the course! What's unique in this case, is the content of your 401 and 402 work togehter--as normally students have distinct and separate 401 and 402 experiences.

However, the paired 401 approach (#1 below) is only one way to take the course. See below.

The BIS 402 section you can register for directly (if it fills and you're doing the paired experience contact Dave). Dave Wells, the professor, has already worked directly with a large number of organizations to develop 401 experiences that you can explore. The 401 applied study internships all have a component that involves legislative related work and/or advocacy in some form. You may be tracking bills, attending committee meetings, meeting legislators, and/or helping build outside political pressure (media events, rallies, networking). In a past year a student even wrote a speech for the Governor! Just contact Dave Wells and say how your planned 401 experience matches or overlaps the focus of the 402 course. Use this form or send an email to David.Wells@asu.edu. You will still submit materials through the normal BIS 401 application process, but once approved you will be placed in a 401 section overseen by Dave Wells. NOTIFY DAVE THAT YOU ARE PURSUING THIS OPTION NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7. You would still need to complete the BIS 401 application by November 13 . No one contacting Dave by the Nov.7 deadline who submits an acceptable 401 application will be turned away from the 402 course--even if it's full. Click here for more information. Note--though the course is only offered during the Spring semester, many of the organizations listed seek interns year round!

2. As a 402 experience (with 401 already completed or a 401 experience of your choosing):

When you register for a BIS 402 course for the Spring, this section will be one of those you can choose from. During the first week of November Dave will email those who have registered to see if anyone would like to pursue option 1 above. Otherwise, you will be enrolled in BIS 402 and take BIS 401 (if you haven't taken it already) with another instructor, provided BIS 401 application is approved. Read more. Note this course is only offered during the Spring semester.

Dave Wells will also be teaching htis course in the Spring and at times students in both courses will listen to speakers or participate in joint activities. This class will start late afternoon on Mondays. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, we're not able to offer courses downtown that don't fit General Education and pre-requisite requirements. We've cut down on our Poliitical Science instructors, so Dave Wells will instead be teaching the higher enrollment POS 110 Government and Policy course.

The 401 experiences may also have other components which you can discuss with organizations that will enable you to explore a host of other issues from marketing, fund raising, social services programs, event planning, or research projects. Ideally in all settings you’ll negotiate a project to work on to give your applied study work a focus that you can later use as a resume enhancement. Unlike the typical 401 that meets exclusively on line via computer in this 401 course we’ll integrate much of our 401 processing time into the 402 class to discuss your experiences.

REMEMBER! You can also find your own internship beyond what's in listed under internships. You might try the complete list of lobbyists at http://www.azlobbyists.com/ to explore other options.

The 402 senior seminar will build off students taking an integrated 401 by looking at the formation of public policy from media coverage, the basis of public perceptions, analysis of Arizona’s performance, as well as the guts of the legislative process. We expect to have numerous outside speakers in the course, including current and former legislators, journalists, and state leaders in public policy advocacy. Most importantly both at your internship and through our class project you'll be working to make a difference! One year our class project was featured on KAET's Horizon public affairs televison program! This coming year we may be developing a bill that our class will develop a strategy to make become law! Much of the content with a more detailed political emphasis will be done in POS 394 as well.

To get on the prospective student email list, contact Dave Wells (602)496-0615 or wellsda@mainex1.asu.edu and he'll be glad to tell you when new information is up and send you reminders of upcoming deadlines!

These internship experiences have been arranged especially for those in the paired course in the Spring semester, though most of these organizations seek interns year round. You're welcome to explore them even if you're not taking the BIS 402 course. Please keep in mind that leadership in some organizations changes beyond what I've updated here. If you run into problems tell me.

REMEMBER! You can also find your own internship ( beyond what's in listed under internships. You might try the complete list of lobbyists at http://www.azlobbyists.com/ to explore other options.
OR
If you completed 401 already and believe it was consistent with this course, you may be eligible to just sign up for the 402 portion. See Dave Wells for details.

Small Government & Taxpayer Advocates
Goldwater Institute $
Arizona Tax Research Association

Neighborhood Anti-Crime and Improvement
NAIL’EM (Neighborhood Activist InterLinked EMpowerment)

* = Dave Wells has additional contact information.
$ =may be a paid internship (confirm with organization)

STEPS:
1. If you're note sure or would like advice, please feel free to contact Dave Wells. He often has contacts beyond this list that might be helpful to best meet your needs or he can tell you about past experiences with different organizations or other tips.
2. Contact organizations that are of interest to you—talk with the organization’s representative on the phone first to see if you wish to pursue further. If you wish to do so, set up an interview (unless it says not call first).

The American Association of Retired Persons looks for interns eager to address issues related to issues like health care, social services and other issues of interest to their membership, Americans older than 55. AARP is one of the largest lobbying groups in America. Here you'll primarily focus on the state legislature and possibly relevant issues being debated in Washington, D.C. (Pays approx. $15 an hour)

Lupe Solis
Associate State Director/Advocacy
AARP Arizona
201 E. Washington, S. 1795
Phoenix, Az 85004
602-262-5163
lsolis@aarp.org

Looking for an internship program which provides the opportunity for credit and has a strong focus in social justice? Want to work with immigrants striving for social change in their workplaces and society at large? Want to have first hand experience at the State Capitol shaping legislative policy? Come be a part of the Arizona State AFL-CIO!

Discover Where Power Truly Lies! Learn the basics of a modern union organizing campaign from a research perspective. Learn how to:Investigate Corporations, Find Publicly Available Corporate Financial Information, Learn Public Approval Processes, Research Public Officials and Corporate Heads, Perform Power Analyses, Contact Community Supporters and Groups, Formulate Strategic Plans, Plan and Organize Direct Actions. Interns will be working first-hand with organizing campaigns to help workers make changes in their workplaces and better their lives. This may include participating in picket lines, worker or religious delegations, and a myriad of direct actions.
Knowledge of Spanish is a plus but not a prerequisite.

Discover Where Power Truly Lies: Don’t Read About Policy Change — Create Policy Change
Don’t wait to read about proposed legislation in the newspapers — Be there making it happen!
Learn the ins and outs of the state legislative process: Create files and track all Arizona AFL-CIO
sponsored legislation, Research and develop AFL-CIO statements in support of or opposed to legislation, Attend caucus meetings, committee hearings and other events at the State
Capitol, Develop the Arizona AFL-CIO’s Weekly Legislative Updates. Interns will be working directly with the Executive Director of the AFL-CIO to promote the agenda of working people
statewide.

To fill out an application go to http://www.azaflcio.org or for more information e-mail jumcbrid@aflcio.org. (flier click here)

is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy and increasing civic participation.

The Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote programs designed to empower people with
disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. We are a grass roots organization with the
majority of our staff and Board of Directors persons with disabilities. ABIL’s programs include: Advocacy (individual and systems change, Information & Referral,
Peer Support, Social Security Work Incentive Counseling, Employment Services, Home Modifications, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Americans with
Disabilities Act Training & Compliance Surveys, Volunteer Opportunities, and a variety of other community integration and transitional services.

Advocacy Internship:
Assist the Advocacy staff in community and individual advocacy issues, coordinating and participating in trainings, disability agency & legislative meetings, and
evaluating programs to empower adults with disabilities. This position has broad responsibilities and flexibility to ensure successful outcomes.

The Arizona Civil Liberties Union (AzCLU), a statewide affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), protects and expands civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. and Arizona Constitutions. Through litigation, education and legislative advocacy, we address a number of constitutional issues ranging from free speech to due process, criminal justice to immigration, separation of church and state and the free exercise of religion.

The internships we offer are either in legislative advocacy and/or our legal program. Legislative work includes reading and analyzing legislation for civil liberties implications and recommending a position for the AzCLU, working with the Director and committee members, determining what resources should be brought to bear and what strategy followed. Legislative interns also track bills and agendas, attend hearings and research issues. The legal work entails some research as well
as staffing our civil liberties complaint hot line and correspondence desks. Training is provided.

If Interested...
Please send (e-mail) a resume and brief description of what you would like to get out of the internship (what skills or experiences) and what you would like to do
for a career. (so contact by email first, then follow up with a phone call)

Since 1974, the Arizona Chamber has been the leading statewide business advocate at the Arizona Capitol and with the Arizona congressional delegation. With its sole mission of public policy development and advocacy, the Arizona Chamber serves the general business community through lobbying pro-business measures through legislative and regulatory processes and helps coordinate local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and industry-specific trade
associations into an effective voice of business. Its diverse membership employs 250,000 Arizonans in all business sectors from manufacturing to services and includes small, medium and large employers from urban, suburban and rural areas. The mission of the Arizona Chamber is to promote a business climate that enhances economic vitality and improves the quality of life for all Arizonans.

Website: www.azchamber.com
Contact Person:
Hieu Tran
Manager of Operations
Arizona Chamber of Commerce
1850 North Central Avenue Ste 1010

Phoenix, Arizona 85004
602-248-9172 (Toll Free: 1-800-498-6973)
Fax: 602-265-1262
E-mail: htran@azchamber.com

The Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (http://www.azcadv.org) was formed in 1980 so that concerned citizens and professionals could unite through this
state-wide organization to increase public awareness about the issue of Domestic Violence, enhance the safety of and services for Domestic Violence victims and
reduce the incidence of Domestic Violence in Arizona families.

The Systems Advocacy Department works with government and non-government agencies to improve the response to domestic violence victims and survivors.
Areas of concentration include legislation, the judiciary, law enforcement and other systems involved in the issue.

Dale R. Wiebusch
Director of Systems Advocacy
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: 602-279-2900 or 800-782-6400 x213
Fax: 602-279-2980

The Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) was formed in the early 1990's when advocates realized the need for a statewide, membership-based,
advocacy group to coordinate efforts throughout Arizona. In 1998, the Coalition received its 501 (c)(3) status from the IRS and the first Executive Director was
hired. The organization's mission is to strengthen the capacity of local communities in their efforts to end homelessness through leadership, advocacy and technical
assistance. It accomplishes that mission by maintaining a presence at the Legislature, participating in the Continua of Care planning processes, organizing statewide
training at an annual conference, and coordinating local communities' advocacy efforts. Web site http://www.azceh.org.

Intern: We would like an intern to help us monitor legislation by attending hearings and related meetings and research areas related to some of the bills we are
monitoring and/or sponsoring.

The Arizona Coalition on Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (ACAPP) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing teen pregnancy and improving
the lives and futures of teen parents and their children. This is accomplished through community organizing, public policy advocacy, research and data collection and
professional training and development.

The intern will work with the ACAPP executive director on legislative issues and will also input and summarize teen pregnancy data. Web site http://www.azteenpregnancy.org.

The Arizona Council of Human Service Providers is a trade association with about 80 members statewide. They deliver a wide variety of human services including mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice, elder care, domestic violence and prevention services. As their representative, we work with the legislative and executive branches of government regarding policy formation, funding and regulatory processes. We also provide a variety of member support including an extensive training process.Any of these activities can be chosen for intern focus and benefit both the intern and our membership. We look forward to making this a meaningful experience. Visit our website: http://www.azcouncil.com.

Jerry Boehm, Interim CEO
Arizona Council of Human Service Providers
2100 N. Central Avenue, Suite 225
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
602 252 9363
jboehm@azcouncil.com

My oriringal contact former director Patrick Chorpenning, is not longer connected there. You can call to explore what options may exist. In the past students had been compensated, but with a new director and tight budgets that may change.

This is a paid opportunity for up to two individuals.
Contact:
Assistant Director or Director
Administrator of Arizona State Veteran Home
4141 N. 3rd Street (right next to the adjoining park)
Phoenix AZ 85012-1832
(602) 248-1591
FAX (602) 263-1806

AEA is a 30,000 member organization of teachers, students, Educational Support Professionals, and retired school employees. AEA's mission is "Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education." To help reach this goal AEA works at the state and local level to promote public policy that supports children and public education.

An internship with AEA would be focused on the legislative process at the state level including monitoring legislative committees, researching legislation and proposed legislation, writing communications, meeting with legislators, working with coalition partners supportive of children's issues and public education, and working with AEA members.

The internship stresses personal responsibility, written communications, active listening skills, and initiative.

The internship is unpaid, however, expenses associated with the work (e.g.some travel, meals) will be reimbursed.

The Arizona Institute for Peace Education and Research aims to empower people through education, research, and advocacy to take effective action on behalf of peace, social justice, and a sustainable environment.

AIPER does this through a film and speaker series and has launched three community-based initiatives: affordable housing, a peace & social justice charter middle school exploration, and limiting military access to minors in high school. http://www.aiper.org. (Note: with this internship you can be in the BIS 402 course, but will be placed in a different BIS 401 section due to the fact that Dave Wells would be your supervisor).

For more information contact:
Dave Wells
President, Arizona Institute for Peace Education and Research
2510 S. Rural Rd., Suite 102
Tempe, AZ 852802
480-967-3808 (AIPER) or (602) 496-0615 (ASU)
president@aiper.org or david.wells@asu.edu.

Details available from the organization. but organization does advocacy work on behalf of environmental issues. Go to http://azlcv.org.

Thom Hulen
Executive Director
Arizona League of Conservation Voters
2510 S. Rural Rd., Suite 105
Tempe, AZ 85282
480.921.3942
Cell: 602.619.9717
thulen@azlcv.org

Toni Fleisher
Program Specialist
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
2020 N. Central Ave., Suite 550
Phoenix, AZ 85004--4503
Ph: 602-258-2435, Ext. 101 Fax: 602-258-2483
Email: toni@azhighered.org

Founded in 1969 and incorporated in June of 1979, CPLC was created by a group of community and student activists of Mexican descent, in order to confront the
oppressing problems threatening the socially and economically disadvantaged South Central Phoenix community.

Since its implementation, CPLC has grown into one of the nation's largest CDCs providing comprehensive programs and services. CPLC is truly a statewide organization with several offices throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan and Tucson areas, as well as offices in numerous rural cities throughout the state. CPLC established and maintains a broad array of programs and services such as economic development ventures, affordable housing, youth based programs, education
and Migrant Head Start programs, employment and training, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence protection and prevention, clinical counseling, elderly services, and numerous other social services. These programs serve approximately seventy-five thousand (75,000) clients on an annual basis. Over ninety-five percent (95%) of the people in CPLC’s service delivery areas fall below the federal poverty guidelines. Through thirty-four years of service, CPLC has developed an incomparable reputation as an institution capable of providing innovative and effective community and economic development ventures, affordable housing strategies, varied social services, and numerous educational programs. Locally, nationally, and internationally, CPLC is recognized as an expert in the development of successful programmatic services. Consequently, numerous entities from throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and other countries, have sought our
advice and technical assistance.

CPLC is committed to maintaining programs and services that promote a strong sense of dignity among its constituency, as well as support and encourage their self?sufficiency. In this manner, CPLC utilizes a braided approach to serving the needs of its clients. The methodology of service delivery employs a holistic philosophy of meeting the needs of not only its direct clients but also their families and extended families. Consequently, the clients benefit from all of CPLC's available resources and services; beginning with their primary needs then addressing secondary concerns.

“CPLC is committed to building stronger, healthier communities by being a leading advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change and self sufficiency to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of those we serve.”

Children's Action Alliance is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all of Arizona's children and their families through research, policy development, media campaigns and advocacy. Our office is in central Phoenix. We partner with a wide variety of community groups, train citizens on getting involved in the legislative process, and work directly with the governor and state legislators. We address a wide variety of issues including child care,childabuse and neglect, children's health, and state budget and taxes. For more information, please visit the CAA website at http://www.azchildren.org. We are seeking an intern with good communication skills to monitor legislation and legislative hearings, research background information, update fact sheets, and make presentations to community groups on how to be a voice for children.

Please contact Dana Naimark at
dnaimark@azchildren.orgor call 602-266-0707.

The East Valley Tribune is one of the Phoenix metro area's two leading newspapers with a large subscription base that covers Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Awautukee, and Scottsdale.

Internships at the East Valley Tribune can depend on your interests. While we run regular paid internships for reporting and photography students through the Cronkite School of Journalism, we do for-credit-only internships for other students (i.e, for BIS students they are not paid).

You must be able to write concisely, with clarity and accuracy. We have news (politics, municipal government, schools, cops, courts), features (religion, health, families), business and sports opportunities. Note from Dave Wells: Please indicate an interest in including politics for the paired 401/402 course,

Please contact Dave Wells if interested. Le Templar, our former capital beat reporter has been eassigned to cover Federal issues. I'm currently contacting his successor.

Equality Arizona is focused creating fair treatment for gay, lesbian and transgender individuals. Contact Dave Wells for more details.

The Goldwater Institute has a rolling deadline for their Ronald Reagan interns. (no phone calls-FAX, mail or email).

UFCW 99, La Union de Mi Gente has more than 16,000 members working in the food service ndustryand is currently involved in a dynamic campaign to help thousands more gain a voice at work.
The Hungry for Respect campaign is looking for individuals who are driven to make a difference in their community. Bilingual skills are a plus.
Areas of possible placement include: worker organizing, community organizing, leadership development, and communications.
Students that are selected for an internship will earn $12 per hour.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Katy Giglio at katyg@ufcw99.com. Please identify your top three areas of interest as part of your cover letter.

Interfaith Worker Justice Interfaith Worker Justice works with congregations to organize efforts to improve the wages and orking conditions of workers. Intern description pending. http://www.iwj.org.

For more information contact:
Rev. Trina Zelle
Lead Organizer, Interfaith Worker Justice of Arizona
2510 S. Rural Rd., Suite 102-C
Tempe, AZ 852802
480-522-4707
tzelle@iwj.org Media Guys

The Media Guys, Inc., widely regarded as one of the leading political and public affairs consulting irms in the Southwest, is looking for enthusiastic Interns for Spring 2005. Our firm specializes in social marketing and strategic communications, and we've worked on any of the most challenging political and public affairs
campaigns.

Interns will have flexible daytime hours and opportunities to work on a variety of political and public affairs projects. For more information or to apply please
contact Michelle Davidson at michelle@mediaguys.tv or 480-784-4890On the Web at: www.mediaguys.tv

The website is www.nailem.org and all about NAILEM and Donna Neill the contact. Donna Neill

Political organizing can be described as the process of engaging voters in the political process by howing them the link between politics and their everyday life. Many voters aren't aware of the connection between the health care they can receive and the politics of "choice."

Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona (PPCNA) is looking for outgoing volunteers to work in the community, in contraceptive health centers and on campus to get out the message garding how decisions at the Arizona and US Capitols can affect access to reproductive health care. Interns work in the community educating the public about current legislation that would expand or restrict the freedom of choice. After explaining what the legislation is and why it's important, interns encourage citizens to register to vote, sign them up on our email action network and involve them in grassroots lobbying activities. It is a real opportunity to learn how people view politics, and hat gets them to pay attention and get involved.

This challenging internship is good experience for students who are pursuing careers in political, social or field organizing, social work or voter engagement.
For more information, contact Erin Manning at (602) 263-4220 or emanning@ppcna.org.

Project for Arizona's Future

INTERNSHIP: POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS

A local moderate, non-partisan, not-for-profit issue advocacy organization is looking for a responsible, motivated student interested in local and state issues who wants to participate in strategic voter education and contact activities. This internship will provide an eager student the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment with a small, professional team in Central Phoenix. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in organization’s education and outreach activities including research, communications, voter targeting, and issue advocacy campaigns.The primary responsibilities of the internship include researching and monitoring issues and bills at the state legislature; drafting language for direct mailings, press releases, and e-mail updates; and assisting staff in the daily operations of the organization. A qualified candidate will be responsible, professional, self-motivated, able to commit to a set schedule, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity will last through the Spring semester with a possibility of extending the internship through the summer. If you are interested, please contact Ben through e-mail at ben@azfuture.org or by phone at 602-258-0945. .http://www.azfuture.org.

Ben Powers

Opportunities for multiple interns to work on special projects: Grandparent issues, African-American Legislative Days, and assist with a a newly formed Commission through the Senator's office.

Sandy Bahr
Conservation Outreach Director
Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter
202 E. McDowell Rd, Suite 277
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 253-8633
fax (602) 258-6533
sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org

ThinkAZ (http://www.thinkaz.org) would be delighted to host an intern for the Spring ’05 semester from the undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies program at
ASU. As you know, ThinkAZ is a nonpartisan, research center concentrating its studies on public policy issues important to the state of Arizona. ThinkAZ's goal is
to produce relevant research, recognized as balanced and authoritative, that will improve the quality of the public policy discussions in our state. Additional
information about ThinkAZ can be obtained from our website, www.thinkaz.org.

We are looking for a senior student in the Interdisciplinary Studies program with strong research and writing skills. The selected intern will have the opportunity to
work directly with our research staff on projects related to public education, healthcare, governance, immigration and fiscal policy. Our current research projects
place a heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis, thus we are interested in a student that has worked with ACCESS and EXCEL software. The intern will be
expected to build, load and maintain a research database. Other required skills include a basic familiarity with statistical processes such as crosstabs, frequencies,
charts, graphs and correlations.

ThinkAZ’s offices are located at the Gateway Center at 44th St. and Van Buren St. The intern will have their own desk and computer in the office. In order to
maximize the benefits of the internship for the intern and ThinkAZ, we will expect the intern to spend one full day each week in our offices. Compensation will be
provided based on comparable internships, however, no other benefits will be provided.

Interested students should e-mail a resume and cover letter to rpmaguire@thinkaz.org.
Rita P. Maguire, President
ThinkAZ
432 N. 44th St., Ste. 360
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
602-275-1110 (phone)
602-275-2591 (fax)

We steadfastly oppose illegal immigration and we believe in workable employer sanctions. But we also believe in standing up against a bad law, even when it’s not popular to do so. Details at http://www.wakeuparizona.org.

Nathan Sproul is a former chair of the state Repubican party and they may be able to hook you up with other political campaigns they are involved in.

Meghan Cox
Sproul & Associates
80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Suite 814
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 303-7175