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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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- Thank You For Giving!Thank you to our network for your generosity and commitment to supporting School of Public Policy (SPP) students in honor of the MPA’s 50th Anniversary! Our School received $7,305 in donations with 125 unique donors. As School Director Mohamad Alkadry notes, “we exceeded our expectations in terms of numbers and donors. Many thanks to those […]Posted on March 20, 2023
- SPP Launches a M.A. in Survey Research and Data AnalysisThe University of Connecticut’s School of Public Policy (SPP) is proud to announce the renaming of our Master of Arts in Survey Research (MASR) program to the Master of Arts in Survey Research and Data Analysis (SRDA)! Professor Thomas Craemer explains, We utilized Burning Glass data and focus group data from alumni and students to […]Posted on March 15, 2023
- MPA Student Serves Communities Across Home StateRecently we caught up with Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Madison Csejka. Madison currently serves as Press Secretary at the Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller. Learn more about Madison’s commitment to public service and serving folks across Connecticut below! While studying at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), Madison spent summers working as a […]Posted on March 14, 2023
Upcoming Events
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Mar
29
Community Geography and the Public University3:00pm
Community Geography and the Public University
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Other WebEx
Community Geography
and the Public University
Dr. Jerry Shannon
Associate Professor
University of Georgia
Format: This event will be held virtually on WebEx.
Students of GEOG 6810 will be participating from AUST 420. Others are welcome to join virtually.
Meeting link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/deg11002Contact Information: Debs Ghosh (debrachana.ghosh@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: Pursuing the Digital Frontier: Data Management and Digital Government Functions9:00am
PSELC: Pursuing the Digital Frontier: Data Management and Digital Government Functions
Friday, April 28th, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus TBD
Instructors: Scott Gaul, Chief Data Officer, and Rachel Leventhal-Weiner, Director of Evaluation and Impact, Federal Funding, CT Office of Policy and Management. Building a data culture in government requires innovation in the use of data and analytics. Whether it is strengthening data literacy, developing new ways to use analytics to allocate resources and understand program effectiveness or providing residents increased transparency on what government is doing, comfort with data is a necessary piece of public service. This session will cover fundamental topics for data and analytics, such as data governance, developing maps and data visualizations, and use of administrative data and measuring impact. 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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