The primary goal of this course is to build students’ knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, understanding of the threat landscape, overview of cyber liability insurance, principles of good cyber hygiene, and incident response strategies. Students may not take this course if they have previously or are currently taking PUBA 778: Strategic IT Management.
UNC MPA is excited to invite alumni and friends of the program to the Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum. This pilot event – a facilitated conversation with our speakers and the audience about the role philanthropy, non-profits, and governments play, or can play, in responding to issues and challenges those working in Public Service address every day – is designed to enhance the experience and better integrate subject matter with the simultaneous MPA Immersion course.
Taught by Dr. Teshanee Williams, this fall’s Immersion course will focus on Building Nonprofit & Government Capacity to Respond to Wicked Problems. Panelists for the forum include:
The MPA Immersion is an elective course that connects theoretical concepts to everyday practice in an in-person intensive three-day weekend delivery and offers opportunities for collaboration and professional networking. The Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum is part of the Immersion but is open to alumni and friends of the program.
The forum will carry on the tradition of honoring Professor Deil Wright for his 34 years of teaching, mentorship, and scholarship in the MPA program. It expands upon the Deil S. Wright Lecture in Public Administration, an event launched in 2002 that invited a distinguished professional from the field of public administration to enrich the educational experience of the MPA community.
The Forum will be followed by a reception for UNC MPA alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the program.
Click HERE to register
Note – please register EACH individual who intends to attend either the Forum and/or the Reception.
This event is for anyone interested in learning more about the Masters of Public Administration program. The event will be facilitated by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and will feature participation from a current student or member of our alumni community. We wil be talking about both of our format options – online and on-campus. Whether you are just starting your career and exploring graduate school or you are currently working and looking into the MPA as a way to advance your career, this event is for you.
Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is a MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Why UNC?
– The student experience oncampus and our curriculum
– Program Outcomes and Career Services
– Application Process and Financial Aid
Register for this event if you are interested in learning more about the MPA program at UNC.
This event will specifically dive into the differences between a MPA and a MPP. We will be joined by a UNC MPA alumna, Tiffany Oliva and current student, Charlie Rocci. Both students received their undergraduate degrees in Public Policy from UNC and joined our online MPA format. This session is for anyone exploring the MPA, and we will talk about both of our format options – online and on-campus.
Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is a MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Program Outcomes, Careers
– Student Experience
| The UNC School of Government Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (the Lab) invites you to our webinar: Reimagining Police Crisis Response.
In many communities, law enforcement officers are first responders to calls for service involving social issues like homelessness and mental health and substance use crises. In this free, 60-minute webinar participants will hear from law enforcement leaders and a behavioral health specialist about innovative alternative responder programs designed to reduce and improve law enforcement involvement in crisis calls. We’ll cover different program models, along with program benefits and challenges and implementation recommendations.
Although featuring North Carolina stakeholders, the content is relevant to communities nationwide.
Panelists include: Chief Reed Baer — Hickory, NC Police Department Chief Christopher Hatton — Sylva, NC Police Department Chief Celisa Lehew — Chapel Hill, NC Police Department Amy Griffith, Diversion Services Director – RHA Health Services, Burlington, NC
The webinar is part of the Alternative Responder Project, a partnership between the Lab and the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police. For more information about the project or the webinar contact Hannah Turner. |
Join MPA alumni, faculty, staff, friends of the program and their families at the School of Government to welcome the newest cohort to the program and kick off the academic year at the annual UNC MPA Alumni Kick-Off Picnic! This is a family friendly event with tasty food and great conversation!
Learn all about the UNC MPA program! We will be discussing both the online and the on-campus formats. This is a great session for you to attend if you are deciding which format is best for you and why the MPA is a versatile degree to help launch your career.
Join our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson for a 45 minute session that will get all your questions answered on our degree and program.
Our application for the Fall 2024 MPA on-campus format will open soon! Join our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson, and recent graduate Joshua Fernandez as they talk about what the MPA is, who it is for, and how our top-ranked degree is committed to developing the best public service leaders out there.
This event will focus on our full-time on-campus format, but anyone is welcome to attend even if they are considering our online format as well.
Topics we will cover:
– The MPA vs. other degrees
– Curriculum/Concentrations
– Student Experience/Life at UNC
– Program Outcomes – where do our students end up?
– Application process and Financial Aid
Please join us for a UNC MPA Special Topics Webinar – Women in Government featuring current student Melissa Cordell. Our Director of Admissions and student guest will discuss the inspiration behind her new podcast, ‘Women in Government’, why she decided to pursue the MPA, and what she has learned about a career in government and the importance of women in government.
This event will explore the MPA degree as an option for those considering careers in government. This event is open to anyone exploring the MPA or a career in government.
This event is for anyone interested in learning more about the Masters of Public Administration program. The event will be facilitated by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson along with participation from a member(s) of our community. This session is for anyone exploring the MPA, and we will talk about both of our format options – online and on-campus.
Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is a MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Why UNC MPA?
– The student experience oncampus and our curriculum
– Program Outcomes and Career Services
– Application Process and Financial Aid