The mission of the Center for Public Policy & Administration
is to provide research, education, and services
to public and nonprofit organizations that will strengthen
administration, leadership and public policy making.
Organizational Setting
The Center for Public Policy & Administration (CPPA) is a component of the
University of Utah
within the College of Social and Behavioral Science.
Values Statements
We value:
excellence in public affairs education as manifested through academic freedom, objective research, and effective training for the benefit of the public;
the advancement of ethical governance;
an effective merger between theory and its application;
the development of relationships for the purpose of promoting public dialogue and advancing the mission of the Center and the University;
research that contributes useful information to public policymakers, administrators, and interested citizens;
a supportive work environment that is ethical, open, inclusive, respectful of diversity, and encourages personal development; and
fiscal responsibility within the scope of the financial and human resources available.
|
Services Statements
The success of CPPA in realizing its mission derives from our ability to:
evaluate existing policies and conduct research that is useful to public policymakers, administrators, and interested citizens;
convene symposia and workshops that help define the nature of public problems, and identify and evaluate alternative solutions;
provide training and development programs that are tailored to meet specific academic, organizational, and leadership development needs;
administer education programs in public policy and international affairs and global enterprise; and
facilitate and coordinate interdepartmental and interdisciplinary activities with faculty and students.
|
