The Department of Public Policy spent the 5th week of classes speaking with prospective students and showcasing research about fellow budgeting and finance colleagues. Current MPP student and DPP Ambassador Adam Michael Murphy and DPP Outreach Coordinator Lian Kish chatted with prospective students at Eastern Connecticut State University’s (ECSU) Graduate School Fair on Tuesday. […]
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Week 4: Conversations and Commitment to Public Service
This week the Department of Public Policy (DPP) engaged with individuals committed to social change. Monday, we attended the Boston Idealist Fair with the School of Social Work. On Tuesday, we visited Communication classes in Storrs and spoke about the Fast-Track and Master of Arts in Survey Research (MASR) programs. Our Outreach Coordinator Lian […]
Welcome from the Department of Public Policy
A few days ago we held our annual Department of Public Policy Welcome Back reception. The 150 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners added to our excitement about what our community of faculty, students and alumni accomplished last year and what we are well positioned to accomplish this coming academic year. We had a […]
Week 3 Recap: Admissions Season Has Begun And Faculty Are Being Recognized
It was a busy week here in the Department of Public Policy as students, faculty, and staff hit their third week of the semester. Monday marked the first GAPPS-ICMA meeting. They spent time introducing association goals for the year and soliciting ideas from new students. Stay tuned for details on upcoming events, volunteering and learning […]
DPP Begins Search for Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management
The Department of Public Policy (DPP) at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2020. The Department of Public Policy is home to a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA), a Master of Public Policy (MPP), an on-line Graduate Program in Survey […]
Week 2 Recap: Building Partnerships and A Potential Presidential Debate
This week was a markedly busy week as Department of Public Policy students and faculty fall into the rhythm of UConn Hartford. After the whirl of the first week of classes, the Labor Day rest on Monday was appreciated by all. On Tuesday, UConn Hartford hosted the Hartford Involvement Fair. The DPP met many […]
Alumni Promotions and Career Changes: Fall 2019
Along with excellent job placement for our Class of 2019, our alumni from previous classes are being promoted and taking on leadership roles at different organizations. Master of Public Administration Jessica Inacio (2017): Strategic Development Coordinator, City of Fort Worth – Texas Tyla Potvin (2017): Configuration Manager, Collins Aerospace – Connecticut Ryan Kliszewski (2018): […]
The Class of 2019! Where Are They Now?
For a number of years our department has proudly announced a 100% job placement rate within six month of graduation. The class of 2019 is on track to match our previous years statistics! Throughout the summer we posted a few of the job placements for the class of 2019 on Instagram and Twitter. Below is […]
Week 1 Recap: Welcome Back!
The Department of Public Policy (DPP) was happy to welcome over 80 new students to our graduate programs this fall semester. We have had a fantastic 3rd Annual Welcome Reception following New Student orientation on Thursday, August 22nd. At the reception, our new students not only had a chance to get to know each other […]
The Year Ahead – Encore!, Interns, Mentorship
Encore!Connecticut For nearly a decade, Encore!Hartford and Encore!Fairfield County have assisted over 100 professionals transition to managerial careers in the Connecticut nonprofit sector. After nearly a decade of success we have retooled the program to meet the needs of Connecticut’s transitioning professional — as Encore!Connecticut. The redesign will provide a Saturday format in order to […]