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Irreverent Tips for the MPA Graduate
This month's theme is advice for the MPA graduate. I am sure you have received sound advice from other articles and columns. Many will tell you to study hard, present…
You Have Your MPA. Go Solve Some Problems!
Public work is all about implementing laws and solving the dilemmas, but is often difficult and tedious. As a result, public agencies always need problem-solvers. With upcoming waves of retirements…
You Have Your MPA! Now What?
Welcome to public service! You have an MPA degree. What do you do with it? Work and connect! Sounds simple, but working and networking with will be critical in merging…
Six Figure Jobs in the Financial Industry for MPA Graduates
Most MPA graduates assume they will have a job in the public or nonprofit sectors. However, the MPA is a versatile degree. One option that is overlooked is a career…
What My MPP Did for Me and Can Do for You
In today’s competitive workforce, having a master’s degree can give you the boost in your career. Many people see an advanced degree as a way to set them apart from…
Perspectives of a Student & Midcareer Professional
The unknown is expected when one transitions from one career to the next. But it is also a rewarding experience to take a chance and pursue what you want to…
Professional Success Requires Self-Awareness and Focus
When we graduate with an MPA, MPP or a Ph.D., we often assume that the future is ours to enjoy - at least professionally. However, after more than 30 years…
When the Rainbow Is Not Enough
As an academic discipline that prepares the next generation of scholars and practitioners, public administration is fundamental to the pursuit of the American ideals of justice, fairness and democracy. New…
Female Execs, UChicago Launch Program for Women in Public Leadership
As women seek unparalleled levels in the public sector, the University of Chicago is launching an executive program designed to educate and empower. The inaugural Women in Public Leadership (WIPL)…
How Should Your MPA Program Serve You?
As I move into my new role as director of the MPA program at Georgia Regents University, my monthly column will now address issues related to public administration pedagogy. In…
Welcoming a New Generation to Public Service
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the prospects are good for the class of 2015. Employers plan to hire 9.6 percent more graduates than they hired from…