Statement of Purpose - The Public Administration Graduate Association exists to enhance the educational experiences of MPA and Ph.D. students of the Askew School by fostering communication among professionals, alumni, practitioners, faculty and students while providing services that assist student development both educationally and personally. Objectives: Provide a forum through which students exchange information, network, and gain support from other students in an informal setting Serve as a means for student socialization and recreation Provide networking opportunities for students to connect with local alumni Seek out and provide information on available internships, fellowships and assistantships Assist with orientation services for incoming students Encourage academic publishing activities by students Provide a list of conferences open to students and assist students in obtaining the means to attend Facilitate students' development of public administration job-related skills Represent the student perspective on various faculty committees

Statement of Purpose - The Public Administration Graduate Association exists to enhance the educational experiences of MPA and Ph.D. students of the Askew School by fostering communication among professionals, alumni, practitioners, faculty and students while providing services that assist student development both educationally and personally. Objectives: Provide a forum through which students exchange information, network, and gain support from other students in an informal setting Serve as a means for student socialization and recreation Provide networking opportunities for students to connect with local alumni Seek out and provide information on available internships, fellowships and assistantships Assist with orientation services for incoming students Encourage academic publishing activities by students Provide a list of conferences open to students and assist students in obtaining the means to attend Facilitate students' development of public administration job-related skills Represent the student perspective on various faculty committees
Statement of Purpose - The Public Administration Graduate Association exists to enhance the educational experiences of MPA and Ph.D. students of the Askew School by fostering communication among professionals, alumni, practitioners, faculty and students while providing services that assist student development both educationally and personally. Objectives: Provide a forum through which students exchange information, network, and gain support from other students in an informal setting Serve as a means for student socialization and recreation Provide networking opportunities for students to connect with local alumni Seek out and provide information on available internships, fellowships and assistantships Assist with orientation services for incoming students Encourage academic publishing activities by students Provide a list of conferences open to students and assist students in obtaining the means to attend Facilitate students' development of public administration job-related skills Represent the student perspective on various faculty committees