The William D. Ruckelshaus Center is an impartial resource for collaborative problem-solving in the State of Washington and the Pacific Northwest. We are dedicated to assisting public, private, non-profit, tribal, and community leaders in their efforts to build consensus around complex public policy issues. We also build problem-solving capacity by helping individuals and organizations better understand, initiate, and lead collaborative public policy efforts.
The Center is a joint effort of Washington State University, hosted by the Office of the Provost, and the University of Washington, hosted by the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.
Stories of Impact
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WA CELI
Building Bridges, Inspiring Hope: The Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute
By Julia Carboni At a time when polarization feels insurmountable, the inaugural cohort of the Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute (WA-CELI) offers…
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In the News
New Ruckelshaus Center director named
The William D. Ruckelshaus Center – a public policy-minded collaboration between Washington State University and the University of Washington – has found…
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Research
Increasing Community Relience and Emergency Preparedness for Distasters
Researchers from the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, in collaboration with the University of Washington and EarthLab (Project Team), are working to better…
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Remembering a Great Statesman
It is with profound sadness that the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, on behalf of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, announces the…
