Creating Collaborative Solutions: Innovations in Governance

Program Session(s):

October 24, 2010 - October 29, 2010

Application Deadline: September 10, 2010

Program Fee: $6,450

Program fee includes: tuition, housing, curricular materials, and most meals.

Creating Collaborative Solutions: Innovations in Governance was previously known as Innovations in Governance: Creating Solutions through Collaboration

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS
What are the accommodations for participants?
Participants are housed in graduate student housing at Soldiers Field Park Apartments, located across the Charles River, adjacent to the Harvard Business School. These furnished apartments have two- or three- bedrooms with window air-conditioners. You will have a private bedroom and share a bathroom and kitchenette with one or two other participants. For your convenience, clock radios are provided in each bedroom. A coffee maker, telephone, TV, iron, and ironing board are provided in each apartment. Bed linens and towels are also provided.

ATTIRE
What is the typical attire for this program?
For classes, casual dress is suggested. You will be sitting in a classroom for long periods of time so you should dress comfortably. Blue jeans are acceptable attire. There is a 15 minute walk between the housing and the classroom. While there is a shuttle available, experience has taught us most people prefer the walk, so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.

PHYSICAL FITNESS
Will I have time to workout?
Breakfast is from 7-8 AM and study groups convene at 8 AM. You will have time to work out either very early in the morning or after the last class which ends at 5:00 PM.
Will I have access to workout facilities?
Program participants are entitled to use certain university athletic facilities including tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, weight room and outdoor track. Please notify the program staff if you would like a pass.

FAMILY MEMBERS
Can members of my family join me?
Since you will be sharing an apartment with one or more program participants, there are no accommodations available for family members or guests. We recommend the following local hotels for family members or friends who might visit you.

Harvard Square Hotel
Inn At Harvard
Charles Hotel
DoubleTree Guest Suites
Marriott Kendall Square
Residence Inn, Kendall Square
Irving and Harding Houses

COMPUTER ACCESS
Should I bring my laptop?
A computer is not necessary for your program work. Participants have access to computers at Soldiers Field Park and at the Kennedy School to check email.

REGISTRATION
Registration will take place at the Soldiers Field Park Apartments Sunday, October 26. The opening session will be held on Sunday afternoon followed by the opening night dinner. Your travel plans should allow you to arrive in Boston no later than mid day (noon-2 PM) on Sunday.

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