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. CPPA is also a member of the Institute for Public and International Affairs.

Values Statements

• We value excellence in public affairs education as manifested through academic freedom, a nationally ranked degree program, 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.
• 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 administration; and
• facilitate and coordinate interdepartmental and interdisciplinary activities with faculty and students.
  

Center for Public Policy & Administration
260 So. Central Campus Dr., Room 214
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone: 801-581-6781