For the Unit VI assignment you are tasked with locating the web site of Neighborworks America (http://www.nw.org/network/) and exploring the role of the organization in regards to state and local relations.
Specifically address the following:
 Mission and vision of the organization  The collaboration required to help the organization meet its vision of “strong communities.”  How the collaborations can assist with capacity building. o How does this collaboration relate to the concept of building local capacity by including non-government agencies in partnerships? o Which activities improve and enhance the organizations ability to achieve its mission and sustain itself over time?  How the partnership is impacting the community.
Your assignment must:
 Be a minimum of 700 words.  Include an introduction which summarizes the main points of the essay and identifies the relevance of the assignment to the course topic(s).  Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.

What happened when tuition and fees for Texas colleges were no longer controlled or mandated by the state legislature? Discuss the background conditions that led to this decision and how this affected state funding for higher education.

Explain the revolving door and the Texas legislature. Should ex-legislators be able to become lobbyists? Should there be a ban on such activities? If so, should there be laws in place that will determine the time period of this kind of ban? Do you see any long-term dangers to permitting former lawmakers to serve as lobbyists?