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Alexander Kolokotronis

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Alexander is a PhD student in political science at Yale University, where he is an active member of UNITE-HERE Local 33, the union of graduate employees. His broad research focuses on participatory democracy and workers’ self-management. His current primary focus is on the concept of the general strike, as well as on participatory democracy in public schools. Alexander has an M.A. in Philosophy from City University of New York. He is the Founder and Board Director of Student Organization for Democratic Alternatives (SODA). With SODA he has coordinated or assisted in the implementation of four PB processes at City University of New York.
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Building Community and Student Power in Public Universities

By Alexander Kolokotronis | May 03, 2018 | 0

Urban public universities are difficult places to find community.

In what are largely “commuter schools”, students have less opportunities to connect on a daily basis. Many students balance coursework, family commitments, and multiple jobs. It’s easy for campus life to fall by the wayside.  In the face of this, Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a vital source for building community at public universities.

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