The Future of Immigration:

Colorado and the Nation

There is little doubt that immigration is one of the most important, complex and contentious issues facing our state and nation today. Developing effective policy for Colorado requires careful study, fact based perspectives and reasoned discourse.  Providing a forum for thoughtful discussion is the purpose of the University of Denver's Strategic Issues Program.

 

This year, the Strategic Issues Panel is examining the topic of Immigration. The central question before the 2009 panel is:

 

Beginning in January 2009, a number of local and national speakers will address the panel on the topic of immigration from multiple perspectives. Panel members will weigh the research and opinions presented, and engage in discussions based on the information received and each panelist’s own views and experience. They will identify goals to be achieved, problems to be solved, make findings of fact, and develop a recommended framework for an effective immigration policy. 


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Strategic Issues Program at DU
As part of its commitment to serve the public good, the Strategic Issues Program (SIP) convenes a non-partisan panel of citizens to examine an issue of particular importance to the people of Colorado. The goal is to raise the visibility of important issues with the media, legislators and the public and to develop thoughtful recommendations that reflect the collective insight of panel members.   Read more

 

SIP Events

Jan 8, 2009 —    You Are Invited to Attend the First SIP Immigration Panel Meeting

 

SIP News

Comment on our blog.  SIP has launched one of DU's first departmental blogs.

Watch Video of Our Press Conference.  Nov. 14, 2008: SIP announces the details of its 2009 program on immigration.

DU Chancellor Bob Coombe

 

Immigration in the News