Mission Statement: The MPA program prepares graduates to lead in diverse and dynamic urban environments. By applying engaged and interactive learning, faculty and students work together to discover, generate, share, and extend intellectual resources for the benefit of the community. Coursework provides a foundation in public service, administration, and management with specialized skills grounded in one of the program's areas of expertise.

The MPA core faculty carries out the mission of the program both inside and outside the classroom, illustrating a commitment to public service and engaged learning. Bringing a broad range of experience and expertise to the program, the faculty maintain research and public service practice in addition to their teaching responsibilities.

Core MPA Faculty:

Clayton Wukich, MPA Director 
Grace Chikoto-Schultz
Leah Hudnall
Jeffrey Bowen
Megan Hatch
Meghan Rubado
Michelle Graff 
Nick Zingale
Nisha Mistry
Tatyana Guzman 
Valencia Prentice