College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters

Social SciencesPolitical Science

Rusch, Lara

Assistant Director, Urban and Regional Studies Program; Assistant Professor of Political Science

Office:                             2154 SSB
Hours:                             MW 2:30-4:00 (Winter 2013)
E-Mail:                            lrusch@umd.umich.edu
Phone:                            313-583-6406
Fax:                                313-593-5645
Curriculum Vitae:            Lara Rusch CV (PDF)

Programs and Affiliations:

Political Science, Public Policy, Urban and Regional Studies, Women and Gender Studies


PhD Institution:

Political Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 2008


Courses Taught:

Urban Politics, State and Local Government, Social Welfare Policy, Introduction to American Government, Community Organizing and Leadership


Research Fields/Interests:

Community Organizing and Development, Social Capital and Civic Engagement, Housing Policy and Nonprofits


Selected Publications:

Articles:
Rusch, L. 2010. "Rethinking Bridging: Challenges for Building Social Capital Through Community Organizing," Urban Affairs Review 45(4):483-506.

Rusch, L. 2012. “Going Regional: The Evolution of an Organizing Strategy in Detroit,” City and Community 11(1): 51-73.