News and Events
News
Dr. Brian Ulmer was approved by the Jersey Shore Area School Board as the district’s new superintendent by a unanimous vote. Ulmer earned a doctorate in public administration from West Chester University and a master’s degree in education and a superintendent’s letter of eligibility from California University of Pennsylvania. To read more about Dr. Ulmer, please visit the Williamsport Sungazette website.
Check out our mention in the Spring 2018 Dixon University Center (DUC) newsletter: DUC news
Informational video created by MPA students Joy Drager and Bill Simonson as part of a class project that features the impact of STRIDE, a fitness and running program for boys in grades 3 through 8.
Archaeologists Kevin Bradley and Kathryn Wood (MPA '14) excavate a privy at the site of the future Museum of the American Revolution in Old City. (Photo courtesy Museum of the American Revolution.) Read the article written in the Huffington Post: Teams Excavating Toilets Flush Out Thousands of 18th Century Artifacts.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
PPA Professional Development Series
Networking and Engaging Stakeholders:
Guest Speaker:
Carrie Jacobs, PHD, LCSW
Date, Time, and Location:
November 9, 2022
6PM – 7PM
MPA PHL Professional Development Series
Building long-term advocacy campaigns and stakeholder management
Creating- even passing- good policy is just not enough. To truly achieve the change, you must tell the story behind the effort, and to do that, you need a plan. Join us to discuss how advocacy, government relations, communications, issue management, and corporate and social responsibility come together to influence public policy, build, and maintain strong reputations and build effective campaigns.
Guest Speaker:
Jessica Cosmè, Vice president, public affairs & strategic communication at Bellevue
Date, Time, and Location:
Monday April 4th
6PM – 7PM>
MPA Program at WCU Philly launch hosts a Happy Hour at the Old City Beer Garden on Saturday, August 21st at 4pm.
Sept 10th: How to run for elected office, featuring Philadelphia Councilmember at large David Oh
Sept 10th at 6pm
Oct 8th: Launching and Sustaining New NonProfits, featuring Noel Fleming and Kayci Petenko
Oct 8th at 6pm: Noel Fleming and Kayci Petenko are law partners who regularly consult with area nonprofits
Teaching Personal and Organizational Integrity and Speaking Truth to Power: Part 3 of DSJ’s ethics series: Featuring Dr. Kline
Serving the Public Interest and Promoting Constitutional Values: Part 2 of DSJ's ethics series: Featuring Dr. Olejarski
3566 PPA - Women in Public Sector - Speaker Series
3567 PPA - Phi Alpha Alpha Induction - Speaker Series
3568 PPA - Networking During Covid-19 - Speaker Series
3614 PPA - Interviewing During Covid-19 - Speaker Series
3634 - DPA Equity Series - Speaker Series
EVENT: ASPA - Serving the Public Interest and Promoting Constitutional Values
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 1 p.m.
You are invited to view a free webinar on ethics, constitutionalism, and the public interest this Wednesday, July 15th at 1pm EST. It is being hosted by the American Society for Public Administration’s Section on Democracy and Social Justice. The webinar will explore what it means for public administrators to serve under constitutions and advance constitutional values to promote the public interest.
Please click the following link to register: https://zmurl.com/x6l2m8d
It will feature the following professors:
Dr. Nicole Elias, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)
Dr. Amanda Olejarski, West Chester University
Dr. Mike Potter, Mississippi State University
Dr. Brendan Stern, Gallaudet University
Conferences
The Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA) is taking place online on November 6th and 7th, 2020. Your attendance is invited, and as a student, you are eligible for complimentary admission. NECoPA is an annual conference of scholars and practitioners of public service, public management, and public policy, and is a collaborative endeavor intended to foster discussions on research and practice in public and nonprofit organizations. Here are three benefits of attending:
Learning Opportunities
· Conferences provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about new dimensions
of public service, the strategies managers employ to address problems, and the research
methodologies that academics use to study issues in the public sector.
Presentation Opportunities
· Presenting can be an intimidating idea to those who have never done so before.
If this is your first conference presentation, NECoPA 2020’s online platform will
make it easy for you to overcome nerves while you present from the comfort of home.
If you’re not presenting at NECoPA 2020, there’s still plenty to be gained from watching
how others present their work. Learn more about submitting a proposal here.
Network with academics and practitioners
· For many students, networking is a daunting endeavor during a conference. While
it’s not easy to approach experienced researchers, the benefits of doing so are immense.
By expressing an interest in others’ research, asking questions, and making connections
both socially and academically, you can open the door to research collaborations,
working relationships, potential dissertation committee members, and future job opportunities.
NECoPA will present innovative and meaningful networking opportunities in its virtual
form.
EVENT: PSU & ASPA event to honor outstanding students in field of public administration.
DATE & TIME: March 29, 2019 at 4pm
KEYNOTE: Dr. Amanda Olejarski
LOCATION: Penn State Harrisburg, W107 Olmsted Building (Gallery Lounge), Middletown
RECEPTION: Co-hosted by the PennState School of Public Affairs and our Keystone State Chapter
RSVP: BY MArch 15 to Dave Margolis at silogram6@verizon.net
I am pleased to inform you that PSU is inviting Keystone State Chapter members to attend its March 29, 2019 Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society induction ceremony. Please join us to spend some time with students, faculty and Keystone State Chapter members on this day to recognize the highest achievers in educational programs preparing them for public service careers. With your support, we would like to make this an annual event to strengthen our university ties and to network with students who will become future leaders in the field of public administration. Also, it is notable that Chapter President Amanda Olejarski was selected as the keynote speaker.
Please check our Graduate Studies website for additional upcoming open houses and information sessions. Also check out our calendar on the home page to find out where we'll be, out and about on the recruiting trail.
Federal Internship and Employment Student Symposium
DATE: Tue, March 26, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Are you interested in an internship experience that will take you to a higher level,
or thinking about your next move after completing your studies? Consider a career
with the Federal Government! There are a number of opportunities for paid internships
that will offer you a perspective on how your education and skills can make you a
great fit for public service, and for long-term careers in multiple fields due to
the many mission areas represented by our Federal agencies.
With just a small investment of your time, you will learn how to prepare your Federal résumé to have the greatest impact when applying for Federal positions; and about the Federal Pathways Programs, which include internships leading to long-term careers, and career developmental programs for recent graduates, including those who aspire to executive-level positions in the Federal Government. Don’t miss this outstanding, potentially life-changing event.
REGISTER:
Use this link to register to participate virtually:
https://federalvirtualstudentsymposium.eventbrite.com
Use this link to register to attend in person:
https://opmfederalstudentsymposium.eventbrite.com
AGENDA:
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Welcome, Ms. Kamille Smith, Program Analyst, U.S. Office of
Personnel Management
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Mr. Cyrus A. Salazar, Director, Air Force
Equal Opportunity
10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Internship Opportunities with the Department of Energy, Mr.
James Hendrix, Program Analyst, Ms. Sandra Penaherrera, Program Analyst
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Writing Your Federal Résumé, Mr. Todd Floersheim, Corporate
Recruiter, Department of Transportation
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2: 00 p.m. Pathways Programs for Interns and Recent Graduates, Kamille
Smith
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Questions/Closing Remarks
Nominations for the 2019-2020 Graduate Student Association Executive Board
Nominations for the 2019-2020 Graduate Student Association Executive Board are now
open! Those interested in holding a position will need to complete the GSA Officer
Nomination form on RamConnect with their candidacy statement and a headshot. This
form will be open until Saturday, March 23rd at 11:59pm. Elections will take place
from March 25th - March 30th. Positions available for election are: President, Vice
President, Treasurer, Secretary, and one (1) Program Coordinator. Please click the
above link for position descriptions.
All members of the graduate community are invited to attend the final Open Forum on
Tuesday, March 26th from 3:00pm-4:00pm in Sykes Ballroom C. Meet the GSA Executive
Board Candidates, vote in the election, get updates on progress items, food, and giveaways.
Email GSA@wcupa.edu with any questions.
Joe Scarborough, "Political Outlook"
- Saturday, March 10, 2018 • 8:00 pm
- Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building
- Orchestra $27 | Balcony $22
As the face of MSNBC's Morning Joe, former Florida Congressman Joe Scarborough pulls from his experience as an influential player in Republican politics. Through candid discussions about important issues that America faces each day, Scarborough and his Democratic co-host, Mika Brzezinski, have been praised by such publications as Newsweek, TIME, The New Yorker and the New York Times for their "substantive, informative, and entertaining" show format.
A two-time New York Times best-selling author, columnist for The Washington Post, and founder of the Florida Sun, Scarborough's "Political Outlook" is a presentation of his analysis of the biggest current news stories, as well as a breakdown of the news you need to know about politics, elections, the economy and what's next for America.
Judy Woodruff, "Inside Politics"
- Saturday, October 7, 2017 • 8:00 pm
- Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building
- Orchestra $27 | Balcony $22
Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff has become a trusted voice in America over an impressive career that spans more than three decades across CNN, NBC and PBS. Currently co-anchor and managing editor for the PBS NewsHour, Woodruff's extensive broadcast experience includes her 12-year role as host of CNN's Inside Politics, as well as her tenure as White House correspondent for NBC News from 1977 to 1982.
Woodruff's presentation draws from major national and international stories and provides an inside perspective of the politics in play. Sharing insights on the Trump Administration, Congress and the changing political landscape, "Inside Politics" will provide her take on reporting and interacting with the Washington political scene.
February 27, 2017 - Differences between Management and Leadership in the Policy-Making
Process!
