Innovative Approach: Community-Engaged MPA Program
Embracing a vision for a community-engaged Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, this initiative focuses on preparing professionals to tackle social issues, fostering collaborative solutions, and integrating a diverse and engaged student body. The curriculum emphasizes local case studies, diversity recruitment, student support considerations, and engagement in the Puget Sound community through applied research and technical support. With a comprehensive strategy towards inclusivity and collaboration, this program aims to shape the leaders of tomorrow in public administration.
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A Vision for a Community Engaged Master of Public Administration Program
Envisioning an MPA Program that: Prepares skilled professionals to address social problems and lead a diverse citizenry Engages community challenges with student and faculty- led technical outreach and applied research Supports a collaborative and adaptive culture for faculty, staff, and students
A Big IDEA Integrated Diverse Engaged Assessed
Integrated Curriculum Community integration: Incorporating local case studies, service opportunities and resources in core courses Case studies (e.g. Native Cases) Service learning Strategic use of adjunct faculty Looking to Tacoma/Pierce County Interdisciplinary collaboration: Working across programs to offer courses that build skills or offer unique experiences: Native Pathways Program Environmental Science: urban sustainability, GIS in the public sector
Diversity: Student Recruitment Considerations Student recruitment considerations Accessibility Weekend and evening scheduling Part-time pathway Hybrid and online options Child care options Affordability Early entry/4+1 option CPM program credit Graduate certificate program credit Graduate assistantships Inclusive program marketing strategy
Diversity: Student Support Considerations Professional Socialization Orientation programming Skill building in introductory course Networking events Cohort Identity-Building Common first year core courses Peer mentoring Inclusive Culture Diversity plan addressing NASPAA diversity-related standards Strategic faculty and staff recruitment Diversity assessment Modeling inclusion to our students
Engaged in the Puget Sound Community: Applied Research and Technical Support Pro-bono research and outreach Faculty-supervised capstone projects and service learning Consultation and board service Data analysis targeted to start-up nonprofits Catalyzing collaboration: bringing stakeholders together Technical outreach center (e.g. Center for Nonprofit Organizations)
Engaged in the Puget Sound Community: Training and Organizational Support Public administration incubator (e.g. local chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators) Noncredit Training Programs Neighborhood leadership training program Certified tribal administrator program
Assessing Our Impact Stakeholder Engagement Annual Program Reception MPA Summer Institute Contact during the year: state and local professional associations Learning outcomes Indirect assessment (student surveys) Direct assessment of student artifacts Climate survey Placement data Closing the Loop
A Big IDEA: The MPA Director Collaborative Leadership: Communicate Deliberate Execute Forge a collective identity for the MPA program Take lead in building relationships Accountable for program outcomes
