NC State School of Public and International Affairs

Proud to see NC State School of Public and International Affairs Department of Public Administration professor, Jennifer Kuzma, in the news. She talks about the importance of gathering data and understanding risks when it comes to GMO Mosquitoes in this podcast with Undark Magazine.

Last Friday, eight Master of International Studies (MIS) students presented their original research projects at the MIS Capstone Colloquium. Their topics ranged from non-citizen voting rights in the U.S., to small farm food resiliency, to Formula One sportwashing. You can read more about their research projects at the link below. All eight students are graduating this fall. Congratulations to these MIS students on their graduation, research, and hard work. SPIA is proud of your accomplishments! https://lnkd.in/eCpSRg3R

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Jenny Ree Gilmore, MPA, who received the University of South Carolina at Aiken’s Alumnus of the Year award for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in November. Jenny’s doctoral research examines nonprofit service delivery to vulnerable populations, particularly survivors of intimate partner violence. She also teaches an Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations course for the public administration department. #PhD #spia

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Galik on his appointment as Deputy Executive Director of NC State's new Climate and Sustainability Academy. As a professor of public administration in the School of Public and International Affairs and a director of the Sustainable Futures Initiative, Dr. Galik brings deep expertise in energy and environmental policy to this critical university-wide interdisciplinary effort. His work at the intersection of public policy, economics, and technology will be instrumental in driving innovative sustainability solutions. The academy aims to connect NC State's extensive climate and sustainability initiatives, creating a collaborative platform to address global environmental challenges. Dr. Galik will help transform our campus into a model for sustainable innovation, supporting our land-grant mission of creating impactful solutions for society. Excited to see the groundbreaking work ahead!   #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #NCState https://lnkd.in/eZ6Qpkkh

On November 7, NC State SPIA’s Administrative Offices Management Program (AOMP) graduated its 100th session of public safety and law enforcement leaders. AOMP partners with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Wake County Sheriff's Office Sheriff’s Office to offer management courses on supervision, organizational behavior, police research and other topics. Since its inception in 1989, nearly 2,600 public safety personnel have completed the program, many becoming leaders in their fields – from police chiefs and directors to colonels and U.S. marshals. The program is directed by James Brunet, who emphasizes building a governmental workforce that is not only efficient and effective but also fair.

NC State SPIA students enjoyed participating in the state government’s second public policy and public administration networking event. Students learned much about the work of government, internship and career opportunities. It was also inspiring to connect with alumni now working with state agencies and great to meet our peers at neighboring universities. As Will Cowan (‘25) put it: “I really enjoyed this event. Actually getting to meet the people who are making a difference in government is infinitely more valuable than just reading a recruiting web page. It was great to make those connections, and to get to know our fellow students from different schools who will be working alongside us in the future" Thank you to the NC Office of State Human Resources and our colleagues at Duke, UNC and Meredith for organizing this event. We look forward to future collaborations and opportunities for NC State students to jump-start their careers in government.

NC State's Public Administration Alumni Society proudly celebrates Claudia Odom Hager, who was recently promoted to Durham County Manager. At our October 18 annual alumni luncheon, Hager shared compelling advice in her talk, 'Leadership Lessons from the Public Sector Trenches,' offering insights into stakeholder communication and operational strategy. Recognized for her servant leadership, Hager was unanimously selected by Durham's Board of Commissioners to lead a budget of nearly $1 billion and manage 2,200 county employees.  #ncstatespia  #durhamcountygovernment #ncstatepaalumni Correction: A previous version of this post identified Hager as the Deputy County Commissioner, a position she already held. This has now been edited to reflect her current position as Durham County Manager.

The Leadership in the Public Sector Program brought together its virtual classroom community on campus for a get-together of faculty, students, and alumni to help current students network and connect with their peers and professors. The Leadership in Public Sector Program is a fully online bachelor's program which prepares its students to specialize and advance in public sector positions.  To learn more about the LPS Program, click the following link: https://lnkd.in/e7BDh9yX #ncstate

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As it commemorates its 100th session, the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) remains committed to developing public safety professionals into proactive leaders who drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities across North Carolina. AOMP is housed within the NC State School of Public and International Affairs and is one of four long-term residential police management schools in the country. Led by North Carolina State University professor of public administration James Brunet, this program "tries to build a governmental workforce and leadership in government that is not only efficient and effective but also fair in how it deals with the citizenry and public issues", says Brunet. https://lnkd.in/e4GNMqfv