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Strategic Issues Program
The Strategic Issues Program was launched in 2005 by the University of Denver to study critical public policy issues facing both Colorado and the Nation

Process
A non-partisan panel of concerned citizens from across the state of Colorado is appointed by the chancellor. Convened over a period of several months, the panel receives presentations from topic experts, advocates, public officials and others. Through a process of informed discourse, the panel focuses on developing consensus findings and recommendations on the issue.

Management
Founder and Director of the Strategic Issues Program is Dr. James R. Griesemer, professor and dean emeritus of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.

Panel Topics Have Included

 * 2005 - Principles for Progress: Shaping the Economic Future of Colorado
 * 2006 - Colorado's Water Future
 * 2007 - Foundation of a Great State, The Future of Colorado's Constitution
 * 2009 - Architecture for Immigration Reform, Fitting the Pieces of Public Policy
 * 2011 - Rethinking Colorado's Government, Principles and Policies for Fiscal Sustainability
 * 2013 - Money, Elections and Citizens United: Campaign Finance Reform for Colorado
 * 2014 - Unsettling Times: Higher Education in an Era of Change
 * 2015 - Searching for Legislative Accountability: Rebuilding Citizen Trust in the Legislative Process