A policy stakeholder log will be essential as you begin the development of your critical assignment- Policy/Advocacy Position Paper. I would like you to start thinking about a specific health issue,
Stakeholder Log
| 1. Stakeholder | 2. Primary Motivation (for how they will approach the issue) | 3a. Position (i.e., where they stand on the issue and potential solutions) | 3b. Position Keywords | 4a. Power (i.e., their political leverage) | 4b. Power Score (Lo, Med, Hi) | 5a. Impact Category (i.e., what outcome wanted?) | 5b. Policy Goals | ||||||
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| Students | “Customer” of academic curricula, health/PE curricula, and opportunities for PA and healthy nutrition | PE is not uniformly enjoyed and can conflict with peer-image norms. | Mixed PA; unhealthy nutrition | Their preferences and choices impact learning environment and school performance scores. | Low |
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| Governor | Gain re-election. Promote issues with symbolic value and low risk of political capital. | Supports intention of health youth. Frames school environment as important for student health. | Health | Can mobilize legislators and public opinion. | High |
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| Administration | |||||||||||||
| District Superintendent | Held accountable for quality of education in district and obtaining revenue for schools | Academic performance is top priority for career success. Still favors “pouring rights” contracts. | Academics | May respond to local School Board and State Dept of Education. Will respond to student achievement scores. | Med |
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| 1. Stakeholder | 2. Primary Motivation (for how they will approach the issue) | 3a. Position (i.e., where they stand on the issue and potential solutions) | 3b. Position Keywords | 4a. Power (i.e., their political leverage) | 4b. Power Score (Low, Med, High) | 5a. Impact Category (i.e., what outcome wanted?) | 5b. Policy Goals |
