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Public Administration Department
Mission Statement
Mission Element 1:
Educate individuals who are preparing or upgrading their skills for
careers in public service organizations (such as government, nonprofit,
health care and public safety).
Goals:
In preparing individuals or upgrading their skills for careers in public
service, we seek to:
§ Combine both the conceptual and practical application of administrative
knowledge and skills in the classroom and through internships.
§ Develop an understanding of ethical behavior.
§ Help our students develop skills which enable them to respond
to organizational and environmental changes.
§ Encourage diversity among those who participate in our educational
program.
§ Develop an awareness of managing in a diverse environment.
§ Expand educational access with Internet offerings.
Mission Element 2:
Participate in community and professional service which benefits public
service organizations and their administration.
Goal:
In our community and professional service, we seek to encourage professional
activities of students, alums and faculty in public service organizations.
Mission Element 3:
Engage in applied research which addresses key issues and problems in
both our profession and our community.
Goals:
In applied research, we seek to:
§ Enhance student learning through problem solving and consultative
experiences in practical situations.
§ Promote student involvement in research activities to enhance
their knowledge and skills.
§ Instruct students in the professional standards relevant to applied
research.
February 12, 2004
