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The School of Public Policy prepares students to become leaders in the fields of public policy, public management, nonprofit management, and survey research. Our students work closely with professors who are dedicated to teaching excellence and groundbreaking research. They're also placed in paid internships in top state agencies, city governments, and nonprofit organizations that impact the state and the nation.
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- Celebrating 50 Years of ImpactThis spring we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the School of Public Policy’s (SPP) flagship Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The impact of the MPA program in preparing public and nonprofit leaders in the State of Connecticut is evidenced by the the impact and contributions of more than 1,000 graduates of the program. For over […]Posted on January 24, 2023
- SPP & Economics Hiring for Outreach AssistantThe School of Public Policy (SPP) and the Department of Economics (ECON) are jointly seeking a full-time Outreach Assistant (Educational Program Assistant 2) to lead regional recruitment efforts for the School of Public Policy’s executive-track Master of Public Administration (MPA Fellows) and the Department of Economics M.S. in Quantitative Economics (MSQE). The Outreach Assistant proactively identifies […]Posted on January 23, 2023
- MPA Alum Seeks to Fix “Pebbled Roads” Through Data Driven Decision MakingRecently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Jayhon (Jay) Ghassem-Zadeh. A 2015 Master of Public Administration (MPA) graduate, he notes, I recently started a new role at Capgemini Government Solutions where I focus on making meaningful, technological, impacts at the Department of Justice and broader federal law enforcement agencies. I […]Posted on January 22, 2023
Upcoming Events
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Feb
24
PSELC: Promoting Positive Labor-Mgmt Relations to Build a Resilient & High Performing Team9:00am
PSELC: Promoting Positive Labor-Mgmt Relations to Build a Resilient & High Performing Team
Friday, February 24th, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus TBD
Instructor: Matt Hart, Executive Director, CRCOG. This session is designed for those that are new to management and leading in a unionized environment, including new managers that are members of a collective bargaining unit themselves. A healthy and productive-labor management relationship is essential to prevent low morale, workplace disputes, and poor performance. In this session we will review the major laws and principles related to collective bargaining in Connecticut’s public sector and discuss approaches to promote positive labor-management relations to help build and maintain a resilient and high performing team. Go to https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/collaborative/ for more information.Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Mar
10
PSELC: Key Elements to Building Successful Alliances and Cross-Sector Partnerships9:00am
PSELC: Key Elements to Building Successful Alliances and Cross-Sector Partnerships
Friday, March 10th, 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hartford Campus TBD
Instructor: Dr. David Garvey, Director of Partnerships & Alliances, Career Resources. We will discuss what makes partnerships and alliances work through the voices of seasoned nonprofit alliance builders. We will then examine the inner-workings of a living Connecticut cross-sector partnership of government, nonprofit, and private enterprise (WE RISE Together) that is assisting formerly justice-involved individuals restart their lives; providing social support, workforce training and a pathway to employment. We will see how this multi-sector eco-system works through system change. We will then use the collective knowledge of the class to examine your initiatives and those of your fellow classmates; assisting you in bringing your cross-sector partnership to its next stage. Go to https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/collaborative/ for more information.Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Mar
31
PSELC: Ethics and Accountability in the Public Sector9:00am
PSELC: Ethics and Accountability in the Public Sector
Friday, March 31st, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus TBD
Instructor: Thomas 'TJ' Jones, Professor, UConn School of Public Policy. This session will dive into the ethical expectations and obligations of public sector executives, managers, and employees - legal, moral, and practical. The interactive session will provide a framework for ethical decision-making, and provide tools for analyzing various scenarios that may confront public sector actors. Participants will confront fact-based scenarios and quandaries that arise in public service, and be asked to navigate the ethical issues that arise therefrom. Specific issues discussed and analyzed will include conflicts of interest; accepting gifts or favors; and, dealing with lobbyists and special interests. “Bright line” legal rules will be discussed, as well as nuanced ethical “norms” and culture in public sector work. Through this one-day course, participants will learn to better understand the relationship between ethical behavior and the overall success of public sector work. Finally, the session will look into how public sector workers are held accountable for ethical behavior. Go to https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/collaborative/ for more information.Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Apr
28
PSELC: Prsuing the Digital Frontier: Data Management & Digital Gov. Functions9:00am
PSELC: Prsuing the Digital Frontier: Data Management & Digital Gov. Functions
Friday, April 28th, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus TBD
Instructors: Scott Gaul, Chief Data Officer, CT OPM and David Labbadia, Director, CT Admin. Services. Making government more responsive and effective requires innovation in the use of data and digital tools. Whether it is: developing new ways to apply for and navigate government services, using analytics to allocate resources and understand program effectiveness or providing residents increased transparency on what government is doing. This session will cover fundamental topics for data management and digital government, such as data governance, digital innovation, analytics and use of administrative data, digitization, and process automation. Go to https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/collaborative/ for more information.Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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May
19
PSELC: Leveraging the Power of Well-made Surveys9:00am
PSELC: Leveraging the Power of Well-made Surveys
Friday, May 19th, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus TBD
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Dineen, Professor, UConn School of Public Policy. This full-day workshop will provide an overview of the potential techniques for measuring attitudes and behaviors to inform the decision-making process. Focus will be given to the basics of question wording, instrument construction and study design for surveys. You will receive guidance on identifying the appropriate stakeholders and on determining which measure of stakeholder attitudes is most appropriate. You will also have the opportunity to apply various learned measurement skills to real-world scenarios. Go to https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/collaborative/ for more information.Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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