Mission Statement: The MPA program prepares graduates to lead in diverse and dynamic urban environments. By applying engaged and interactive learning, faculty and students work together to discover, generate, share, and extend intellectual resources for the benefit of the community. Coursework provides a foundation in public service, administration, and management with specialized skills grounded in one of the program's areas of expertise.
The MPA core faculty carries out the mission of the program both inside and outside the classroom, illustrating a commitment to public service and engaged learning. Bringing a broad range of experience and expertise to the program, the faculty maintain research and public service practice in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
The faculty members below have received degrees from Indiana University, the University of Akron, Cleveland State University, George Washington University, Michigan State University, Cornell University, the University of Michigan, Florida Atlantic University, and Temple University.
Core MPA Faculty:
 Clayton Wukich - Director |  Ronnie A Dunn |  Tatyana S Guzman |
 Megan E Hatch |  Joseph W Mead | |
 Jeffrey W Snyder |
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Other Urban Faculty within the MPA program:
 Robert Gleeson, Associate Dean |  Jeffrey Bowen |  Sanda Kaufman |
 Larry Keller |  Michael Spicer |  Winifred Weizer |