Master of Public Administration Program

Student Handbook 2020-2021

Table of Contents Introduction to the Student Handbook………………………………...5 Overview of the University of Dayton MPA program……………...6 Mission & Program Goals………………………………………………...... 7 Curriculum………………………………………………………………….….….8 Additional Course Information………………………….…………...... 10 MPA Plan of Study…..………………………………………………………..12 B.A. to MPA……………………………………………………………………..14 Accreditation...…………………………………………………...………...….15 The Nonprofit and Community Leadership Certificate.…….....16 Scholarship Awards……………………………………...……………….…..17 Pi Alpha Alpha……………………………….…………………………….…..18 Internships and Experiential Learning…..………………..…….…….20 Student Portfolio & Self-Assessment………………………….….…….22 Student Resources, Learning and Writing Support………....…...24 Faculty & Staff Directory……………….………………….……………….26 Social Media……………………………….………………………….………...28 WebLinks………………………………….…………………………………..…28 Notes……………………………………….……………………………………...30

Introduction to the Student Handbook Overview of the MPA Program______Welcome to the Master of Public Administration Program at the The Master of Public Administration Program serves students University of Dayton! currently employed or seeking employment in the public and We look forward to being part of your journey in public service. nonprofit sectors. The University of Dayton has offered a MPA This handbook provides some basic information about the degree since 1967. program, curriculum requirements, and other opportunities as you complete your degree. The program emphasizes a core of recognized public management skills, including the development of team-oriented and Please do not hesitate to contact me or any MPA faculty member interpersonal skills, organizational and communication skills, and with questions and concerns. organizational leadership capabilities. Best regards, Joshua Ambrosius, Ph.D. Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Associate Professor of Political Science Administration, the MPA program consists of 39 MPA Program Director semester hours with 27 hours of core courses. Students without current employment in the public or non-profit sectors are strongly encouraged to participate in an internship program, while those students currently working in relevant jobs often engage in a public service project to expand their career options. Classes are typically offered during the evening, one night per week. Our MPA program was reaccredited through the 2020-2021 Academic Year.

Curriculum Mission The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree requires students to satisfactorily complete 39 semester hours of course- In partnership with community, public, and nonprofit work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. organizations, the MPA program serves the common good by The 39 hours of coursework must include: preparing responsible public-servant leaders who value, understand, and apply the ethics, theories, and skills of public administration. Core Courses (required, 21 semester hours) MPA 500: Introduction to Public Administration F

F Program Goals MPA 510: Quantitative Methods in Public Administration MPA 511: Applied Research Techniques S Program Goals: 1. Training and educating students for careers as MPA 520: Organization Theory F public-servant leaders of public and nonprofit MPA 530: Public Budgeting S organizations. MPA 540: Public Sector Human Resource Management F 2. Building mutually respectful and reciprocal MPA 599: Public Administration Capstone S partnerships with organizations in local, regional, and state communities. Public Policy Course (required, choose one; 3 semester hours)

F 3. Addressing issues of concern for the public and MPA 504: State and Local Government nonprofit sectors across all levels of government by MPA 551: Introduction to Public Policy S engaging in applied and academic research activities. Ethics Course (required, choose one; 3 semester hours) MPA 526: Leadership in Building Community F MPA 524: Ethics in Public Administration S

F indicates a course typically offered during the Fall semester. S indicates a course typically offered during the Spring semester

Additional Course Information

MPA 593: Independent Study Elective Courses * (complete 12 semester hours) An independent study is an intensive, independent research MPA 508: Contemporary Issues (various) experience conducted under the direction of a faculty member with MPA 514: Government Planning a research paper requirement. Students generate a topic of interest MPA 515: Emergency Management and then approach a faculty member to see if s/he is interested in MPA 555: Selected Topics in Public Policy (various) supervising the research. Faculty members typically supervise only in their areas of researching or teaching. Students must submit a MPA 556: Environmental Policy formal project proposal to the MPA Director, and the faculty MPA 561: Nonprofit and Community Leadership member prior to registration. MPA 562: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations MPA 595: Internship MPA 563: NGO Management and Development Internships with government agencies or other organizations where MPA 564: Overview of Grant Funding students work to gain experience may receive academic credit based MPA 565: Grant Writing on the hours worked and the completion of an academic/research MPA 566: Nonprofit Community Relations based project. Interested students should work with the Director of Experiential Learning to help identify opportunities—but please MPA 567: Building the Nonprofit Network note, there is no guarantee of a placement. Instead, the Director MPA 568: The Responsive Nonprofit assists students in their search for an internship and facilitates the MPA 571: Administrative Law process of earning academic credit. The Program notifies students MPA 593: Independent Study of local opportunities when brought to the attention of the faculty. MPA 595: Internship Students should also check Hire a Flyer, governmental websites, and other job websites, or work with a representative in career services MPA 597: Public Service Project (https://www.udayton.edu/careerservices/). · Students with prior approval from the Program Director, may take graduate level courses up to 6 hours outside of the department to fulfill elective requirements. An internship is not a requirement for graduation, but it is highly · It is recommended that students who have an interest in an elective take it that recommended for students without recent and/or relevant full-time semester as there is no guarantee for when it will be offered again, if at all. employment.

MPA Plan of Study ____ MPA 597: Public Service Project

The Public Service Project is an independent, real–world project at public service agencies that can solve public management Course Name Semester Planned Semester Taken Grade problems and/or policy issues. Generally, students approach an Core Courses (required) organization about potential projects. Students must submit a 21 semester hours formal project proposal to the MPA Director and the supervising MPA 500: Introduction faculty member prior to registration. to Public Administration MPA 510: Quantitative Methods in Public Administration MPA 599: Capstone in Public Administration MPA 511: Applied The summative experience of the MPA program is a capstone to Research Techniques (pre-requisite MPA 510) be taken in each student’s final semester. This course focuses on: MPA 520: Organization (1) Professional development and preparation for the vocation Theory of public service, MPA 530: Public Budgeting (2) Engagement in current literature on a public service topic or MPA 540: Public Sector trend, Human Resource Management (3) Completion of the student portfolio, MPA 599: Capstone in (4) Reflective writings, and, Public Administration (pre-requisites MPA core (5) A professional presentation to the faculty that integrates courses) academic theory from previous coursework and practice of a professional experience (e.g. internship, work, public service project, etc.).

BA+MPA Program ______UD undergraduate students within the College of Arts and Sciences

with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better at the time of application are eligible to participate in the accelerated BA+MPA program leading to Course Name Semester Planned Semester Taken Grade a Master of Public Administration degree.

Public Policy Course Eligible undergraduate students are required to apply for admission (choose one) 3 semester hours to the accelerated BA+MPA program and to the Graduate School and may do so as early as the second semester of their junior year. At MPA 504: State and Local Government least 75% of the credit hours required for graduation within the MPA 551: Introduction student's undergraduate degree program must be completed before to Public Policy graduate admission can be approved. (choose one) Ethics Course Although the students in the accelerated BA+MPA program can take several approved graduate courses while enrolled as undergraduates, MPA 524: Ethics in only two courses (a maximum of six semester hours) may be counted Public Administration towards both the BA and MPA degrees. These two courses must be MPA 526: Leadership in Building Communities explicitly approved in writing by both the student's undergraduate department and the MPA program before they are taken. Elective Courses 12 semester hours Students admitted to the accelerated program will continue to be 1. classified as undergraduate students until they complete all undergraduate degree requirements. These students need to take 12 2. or more semester hours per term to maintain full-time status, and will be charged the standard tuition and fee rates applicable to 3. undergraduate students.

At the completion of the undergraduate requirements, the 4. accelerated program students may apply for admission into the Graduate School with regular status, after submission of all required admission materials and review by the MPA admission committee.

The Nonprofit & Community Leadership Certificate _____ Accreditation The NPCL Certificate is designed for students who are

The University of Dayton MPA considering careers in the nonprofit community sector, interested program successfully meets the in developing their leadership capacity, and are generally Network of Schools of Public interested in the community service and public life. Policy, Affairs, and Administration standards. The program emphasizes fundamental knowledge about nonprofit and community-based organizations, current trends, challenges and best practices in nonprofit leadership. he NASPAA Standards are the quality benchmark used by graduate public service programs around the world for Interested students should contact the MPA Director or interim NPCL Professional Master’s Degree Programs in Public Affairs, Policy Certificate Director Grant Neeley: and Administration. [email protected]; (937) 229–3626 How to apply? Benefits of graduating from an accredited program when seek- Students enrolled in the MPA program may apply at any time, ing employment are that your prospective employer is assured provided you possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. The 4 MPA electives that your degree has come from a program that is recognized as should be selected from the pool below: meeting worldwide standards of quality and that you have been Required Course: adequately prepared for the profession. MPA 561: Nonprofit and Community Leadership Electives (choose three—others may be offered/approved): UD’s MPA program is reaccredited through the 2020-2021 academic year. MPA 508: Nonprofit Financial Management MPA 526: Leadership in Building Community MPA 562: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations MPA 563: NGO Management and Development MPA 565: Grant Writing MPA 566: Nonprofit Community Relations

Scholarship Awards _____ Pi Alpha Alpha The Kenneth M. Bonder Scholarship

The Kenneth M. Bonder Scholarship provides partial financial support Pi Alpha Alpha, established in 1974, is the Global to one MPA student annually who has demonstrated financial need Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. (based on completion of the FAFSA), a GPA of at least 3.0, and an in- There are more than 160 chapters located around the terest in local government. world. The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) is to encourage Kenneth Bonder received his bachelor's and MPA degrees from the and recognize outstanding scholarship and University of Dayton. He completed a long career in local government accomplishment in public affairs and administration. in Ohio and Illinois. This award was established by a generous dona- Its tion from his family to honor his legacy and encourage public admin- objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, istration education. and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and The MPA Faculty select the recipient from among those currently en- science of public affairs and administration. rolled in the program. If you have questions or are interested in explor- Membership in Phi Alpha Alpha replaces the traditional Latin ing your eligibility, please contact the MPA Director. honors associated with Undergraduate degrees.

The University of Dayton Chapter – a founding chapter (1976) The Outstanding MPA Student Award Students become members by joining the Chapter at the The MPA Faculty select the recipient from among MPA students in the University of Dayton. The Pi Alpha Alpha chapter is operated by final year of the program. The awardee must demonstrate: student officers and their faculty advisor. New members are

-A commitment to public service; inducted every academic year and are members for life.

-The ideals of the public sector; &

-Sustained academic success.

Any student or faculty member may nominate an MPA student for con- sideration.

Internships and Experiential Learning Opportunities ______Internships for Master of Public Administration Students Member Benefits Practical work experience is an important part of our MPA students’ Pi Alpha Alpha membership provides three major benefits: education. We partner with employers who are interested in providing (1) Acknowledges academic achievement, provides job-searching practical work experiences that take place throughout the year, either on and networking benefits, and indicates the opportunity to a full-time or part-time basis. MPA students participating in experiential serve others through public service. learning opportunities should contact the MPA Director or the Director (2) Indicates to faculty, employers, and colleagues that members of Experiential Learning, Dan Birdsong ([email protected]), to are dedicated and career focused. discuss requirements and obtain the necessary forms. (3) Indicates a choice to serve others through ongoing public Some of the recent internships in which our students have participated service activities throughout your career path. are listed below.

Membership Criteria Recent MPA Internship Placements Membership in PAA is limited to students who demonstrate academic achievement in UD’s MPA program. Students must United Way of the Greater Dayton Area City of Kettering, City Manager complete at least fifty percent (50%) of the required course work Boy Scouts of America - National Capital Area Council City of Cedarville, Mayor (a minimum of 18 semester hours) and have earned a cumulative Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management City of Mason GPA of at least 3.7. University of Dayton Center for Social Concern City of Centerville Students enrolled in dual degree programs cannot count outside Dayton Corps - Montgomery County Homeless Solutions Department of Youth Services courses toward these requirements unless grades are used in the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) United States Air Force GPA calculation. Induction is held once per academic year in the Spring term along with the annual Pi Alpha Alpha Lecture. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Contact Dr. Li-Yin Liu, PAA faculty advisor, to inquire about additional information.

______The Washington Center Student Portfolio and Self-Assessment The Washington Center provides students with the full experience of Isidore living and work in the Washington, DC area. Students participating in the Washington Center will complete: Isidore is the Course Management System at UD that faculty use to convey assignments, provide additional readings, post grades, · An internship arranged by The Washington Center (guided by convene discussion forums, and post announcements. Access to student preference) Isidore is available through the main website and UD Porches; · One academic course (Selected from a list of classes arranged by The students’ email usernames and passwords should Washington Center) provide access. In addition to individual course sites on Isidore, · The Leadership Forum; a series of speakers, career boot camps, and the MPA Program has a site on Isidore where students can find more electronic copies of the student handbook, forms, the MPA Stu- · Networking and social activities designed to teach students about dent Portfolio (which is the repository for students’ work over living and working in Washington, DC their course of study), and their self-assessment that is to be com- Statehouse Civic Scholars pleted throughout the Program. This is an eight-week, summer residential internship opportunity in (http://isidore.udayton.edu) Columbus, OH. The twelve students who are selected as Statehouse Civic Scholars intern in highly desirable offices in state government, UD MPA Student Portfolio including the Ohio Statehouse, executive agencies, judiciary, interest The MPA Student Portfolio is designed to help capture students’ groups, and lobbying firms. Recent Scholars worked for the Governor, professional development across their educational experience at Attorney General, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House, Office of UD. It will include a range of components, including artifacts Budget and Management, other key legislative offices, and agencies from your courses (e.g. noteworthy assignments, recordings of including the Ohio EPA. presentations, etc.) and their professional experience (e.g. reflec- tions on work experiences, work-related projects, etc.). Addition- al components of the Student Portfolio include self-reflection and assessment exercises, as well as the public service competen- cies matrix.

Student Resources, Learning and Writing Support A wide range of support and resources are available to UD students, The Student Portfolio, together with the competency matrix, is who are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of these opportuni- a career development and assessment tool that assists public ties. sector students throughout their career progression from entry Library Liaison level to manager and into executive-level positions. Students must upload various artifacts to the Portfolio. Additional Heidi Gauder is the Roesch Research Librarian liaison to the MPA directions and guidance are given in courses, such as MPA 500 program. She helps students explore the many resources available to and MPA 599, and by periodic communications from the Di- support students’ research needs. rector. Library users may borrow books and media materials with a current University-issued ID. If material is not available at Roesch Library, students may use the OhioLINK catalog to request books from other Completion and submission of your Portfolio to the OhioLINK member institutions. Books not found through OhioLINK can be requested through Interlibrary Library Loan. faculty is a requirement for graduation. University of Dayton students have off-campus access for most e-resources. All can be accessed by logging in with their UD username and password.

Public Service Competencies Matrix Web Links: The Public Service Competencies Matrix reveals a common set http://www.udayton.edu/libraries/index.php of public service values integral to the MPA program and a pub- http://libguides.udayton.edu/polsci lic service career. This Matrix is a component of the Student http://libguides.udayton.edu/c.php?g=415161 Portfolio and should guide students considering which artifacts Contact Information: to include in their Portfolio to reflect their educational and professional experience. Although the Matrix is portrayed as Heidi Gauder, Coordinator of Instruction and Reference two-dimensional, the analogy of a file cabinet drawer may be (937) 229–4259; Roesch Library 105F appropriate. [email protected]

Faculty & Staff Directory Write Place Contact Email Phone Office Location: Roesch Library, 1st Floor Joshua St. Joseph, The Write Place is a free service available to all UD students that jambrosius1 937-229- Ambrosius, Ph.D. 2nd Floor, offers peer-to-peer writing support on any writing assignment and MPA Program Director @udayton.edu 3924 Room 215 at any stage of the writing process. Students can drop-in to the & Associate Professor Write Place without making appointment as often as they like. Grant Neeley, Ph.D. St. Joseph, 937-229- Department Chair, gneeley1 2nd Floor, Associate Professor, & 3626

Office of Learning Resources Interim NPCL Director @udayton.edu Room 227B Location: Roesch Library, Ground Floor, LTC rghere1 Zehler Hall, The Office of Learning Resources is a learning resource available Richard Ghere, 937-229- Ph.D @udayton.edu 3rd Floor, 4220 to all students; and it offers a wide variety of services to assist Professor Room 304 students in achieving academic success at the university including Michelle Pautz, study skills classes and workshops, tutoring, consultations, Roesch Library Ph.D. mpautz1 937-229- Assistant Provost, Com- LTC, disability screenings and websites with many resources. @udayton.edu 3651 mon Academic Program Room 031 & Professor Nancy Miller, Flyers First: Academics Alumni Hall, Ph.D. nmiller1 937-229- Location: St. Mary’s Hall, Room 411 Associate Director for 1st Floor, @udayton.edu 4278 Research, UHP & Room 125 Flyers First is the one-stop shop for students needing assistance Associate Professor with financial aid, registration, drop and add forms for classes, Zehler Hall, graduation, student records or more. lliu01 937-229- Li-Yin Liu, Ph.D. 3rd Floor, Assistant Professor @udayton.edu 3626 Room 306

Social Media Contact Email Phone Office

Daniel St. Joseph, dbirdsong1 513-885- University of Dayton MPA Birdsong, Ph.D. 2nd Floor, Coordinator of Experiential @udayton.edu 8479 Facebook.com/UDMPA Room 208 Learning St. Joseph, LinkedIn group: University of Dayton Raymond Fitz, S.M rfitz1 937-229- Fr. Ferree Professor 4th Floor, @udayton.edu 5409 Master of Public Administration of Social Justice Room 433

Hunter Phillips 1401 S. Main Web Links _ hgoodman1 937-229- Goodman, Ph.D. Street, Suite Executive Director, Fitz @udayton.edu 4078 Isidore: Center 230 isidore.udayton.edu Roesch Library Library: hgauder1 937-229- Heidi Gauder 1st Floor, Library Liaison @udayton.edu 4259 http://www.udayton.edu/libraries/index.php Room 105F http://libguides.udayton.edu/polsci St. Joseph, emaloney1 937-229- http://libguides.udayton.edu/c.php?g=415161 Eileen Maloney 2nd Floor, Administrative Assistant @udayton.edu 3626 Room 227 The Write Place: https://www.udayton.edu/ltc/writeplace/index.php Office of Learning Resources: http://learningsupport.udayton.edu Flyers First: http://www.udayton.edu/flyersfirst/

Web Links _ Notes MPA Professional Organizations: Pi Alpha Alpha http://pialphaalpha.org/ American Society for Public Administration http://www.aspanet.org/public/ Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration http://naspaa.org/ International City/County Management Association http://icma.org/en/icma/home Urban Affairs Association https://urbanaffairsassociation.org/ Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management http://www.appam.org/

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