The status of small MPA programs: a commitment to quality, diversity and uniqueness.
By: McGinnis Harold K.
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ArticleSubject(s): National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration | Public Administration -- Study and Teaching
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International Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: Smaller graduate programs in public administration and public affairs represent a significant portion of NASPAA member programs. As a result, decision by leaders of the profession concerning these small programs must be guided by a comprehensive assessment of theirneeds as is done with larger MPA program constituency. A survey of 84 directors of small MPA programs was conducted to define small programs, review NASPAA guide lines and standards, and their application to smaller programs, and to address small program involuvement in NASPAA governance. The results show a commitment to quality, from these directors, for all programs regardless of size or reputation, and the findings indicate diversity and uniqueness
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Smaller graduate programs in public administration and public affairs represent a significant portion of NASPAA member programs. As a result, decision by leaders of the profession concerning these small programs must be guided by a comprehensive assessment of theirneeds as is done with larger MPA program constituency. A survey of 84 directors of small MPA programs was conducted to define small programs, review NASPAA guide lines and standards, and their application to smaller programs, and to address small program involuvement in NASPAA governance. The results show a commitment to quality, from these directors, for all programs regardless of size or reputation, and the findings indicate diversity and uniqueness
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