To Comply or Not: How Public Leaders’ Gender and Communication Style Impact COVID-19 Public Rule Compliance Intent Professor Sebawit Bishu, University of Washington, Seattle Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2:00pm-3:30pm, HTB 208 Effective communication of policy directions to the public in times of crisis is essential. However, the effect of public leaders’ gender on intentions to […]
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Teaching Tuesday with Elizabeth Burland
Welcome to our first edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2023-2024 academic year. This week we catch up with School of Public Policy (SPP) Professor Elizabeth Burland! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? Becoming a professor allowed me to combine all of my professional goals – teaching, research, and policy change. I love […]
Meet the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders of Color 2023 – 2024 Cohort
Last week the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven (CFGNH) and School of Public Policy (SPP) welcomed the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders of Color 2023-2024 cohort to the Dixwell Community House (Q House) to kick-off Cohort III! Cynthia Rojas (Consultant at Fio Partners) and David Garvey (Director of Partnership and Compliance at Career Resources Inc. and […]
Encore Connecticut Kicks-Off Fall 2023 Cohort
On Saturday, September 9th Encore Connecticut welcomed its Fall 2023 cohort to the Hartford Times Building! Their first class included an opportunity to connect with alums of the program, which has been nationally recognized for assisting corporate and public sector professionals with their transition to the nonprofit sector. Co-leads for the fall cohort include: Scott […]
The Energy of Orientation Day
This is a very special time of the year. In my 23-year career in academia, I have only grown fonder of new student orientation day. The only thing that makes that day more thrilling is the reception where our students, faculty, staff, alumni and public service community members gather to celebrate each other and the […]
Welcome to the 2023-2024 Academic Year!
This fall the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) School of Public Policy (SPP) welcomes 78 masters candidates and 29 graduate certificate students to the SPP network! They join our network from across Connecticut, as well as from California, Canada, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, […]
GAPPS-ICMA 2023-2024: Secretary Anna Bella D’amico
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
SPP Places 100% of Internship and Professional Practice Eligible Students
For the 2023-2024 academic year, UConn’s School of Public Policy (SPP) has placed over 50 interns through the Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) and Sponsored Internship programs at more than 40 host sites. All IPP eligible students have been placed, and additional first-year and Fast-Track students have also secured internships. Below is a bit about […]
GAPPS-ICMA 2023-2024: Treasurer Rachel Boward
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
GAPPS-ICMA 2023-2024: Vice President Kemrodge Bell
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]