PAM Renamed Public Policy in Major Switch

By ERIN YOON and JULIA SENZON Sun Staff Writer and Sun News Editor

The policy analysis and management major — which is designed for students interested in policy implementation, government and social issues — is currently offered through the College of Human Ecology. However, in April, the PAM department announced its plans to transition the program to a public policy major offered through the newly-established Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. Both the College of Human Ecology and the Brooks School of Public Policy charge undergraduate students state contract college tuition rates. For the 2023-2024 school year, annual tuition rates before financial aid for state residents attending contract colleges are discounted by $21,316.

According to Prof. Sharon Sassler, PAM, psychology and sociology, the possibility of forming a public policy school at Cornell was discussed starting approximately 15 years ago, tied to the larger discussion about strengthening the social sciences at Cornell.

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“The day that my brother got into Cornell was one of the best days of my life, because I knew that we were going to school together again. I was so excited to share all of my favorite Cornell experiences with my little brother,” Alexa Friedman wrote in a statement to The Sun. “I knew that Matthew would be successful at Cornell, even in the hardest classes, because of his hard work, determination and what seemed like endless knowledge about anything and everything.”

A student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Friedman had a concentration in neurobiology and was pursuing a minor in law and society. He planned to attend medical school following graduation and hoped to join Cornell EMS in his sophomore year.