The Global Standard in Public Service Education

NASPAA is thrilled to open an exciting, members-only online community for our members. This platform gives NASPAA a custom and exclusive social media experience. Access it now and use it to start discussions, share ideas, and support each other in setting the standard for public service education.

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NASPAA Accreditation supports a global network of programs bound by a commitment to public service values, programmatic improvement, educational quality, and student learning outcomes. Interested NASPAA member schools can choose to pursue accreditation. Accreditation earns visibility with your peers, and the validation of quality assists in the creation of partnerships, exchanges of best practices, and student transfer.

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Today’s students in public affairs programs are tomorrow’s government and nonprofit leaders. By participating in experiential learning opportunities while in school, students learn the critical thinking and data analysis skills they will need to succeed as public sector professionals in the real-world and contribute to effective governance. Publicases.org is a vital tool that indexes hundreds of case studies and simulations designed by and for NASPAA members.

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The NASPAA Simulation Competition is an annual event in which students from our member schools worldwide learn through experience in a unique, innovative learning opportunity. Students connect classroom theory to practice by taking on real-world challenges in real time to achieve skills that prepare them for their roles as future public service professionals, in a way that aligns with NASPAA's universal competencies. This event invites our member schools to participate, not just by sending students to compete, but by becoming a partnering host school to add their own mark to innovative teaching and learning. 

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Pi Alpha Alpha is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, which inducts thousands of eligible, high-performing students every year. It encourages and recognizes outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. Membership is exclusive to those who demonstrate only the highest performance levels in educational programs that prepare them for public service careers. 

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The Journal of Public Affairs Education (JPAE) is the official journal of NASPAA, dedicated to advancing the scholarship of public administration education. The journal welcomes manuscripts that report research on pedagogy in public affairs programs, the administration of public affairs programs, issues facing instructors in the classroom, trends in the field of public administration, case studies that illustrate public administration principles in practice, and other vital topics.

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Do you have a job opening for a public service professional or academic? Or are you seeking such a position for yourself? PublicServiceCareers.org is an exclusive, streamlined job portal hosted by NASPAA and partner public service organizations, the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) and American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). Find the job that's right for you or share a job opportunity to a uniquely specialized pool of candidates from these public service focused organizations.

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NASPAA is continuously hosting annual events, unique webinars, and informative meetings, all easily accessible for its members. Whether it's networking with your peers at the Global Conference or exchanging ideas at the Admissions Professionals Meeting, there's always something going on and more to learn.

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Committees and sections are NASPAA's way of involving its members in its governance and delivery of its mission. Committees are appointed and charged by NASPAA's Executive Council President, and sections are topic-based discussion forums open to all members to participate and learn about something you're interested in.

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Want to join the student simulation? Looking for a public affairs degree program? Interested in what future employment and salary prospects you have? Students who are enrolled in or searching for a public service degree program at any level can use our database to find a program that's right for them. Learn more about why NASPAA Accreditation is important and see what other benefits you receive from being enrolled in a NASPAA member school, including the Student Simulation Competition, the Pi Alpha Alpha honor society, and even help in starting your career.

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Interested in enrollment and other data trends?  Need to enter your Annual Data Report? Trying the find the school that is the right fit for you? NASPAA collects data regarding the number of currently enrolled students in our member programs in Fall of the Academic Year, as well as data regarding graduation rates and alumni data. 

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Netforum is NASPAA's customer relationship management platform, which gives principal representatives the agency to manage their institution's membership. Netforum can be used to view and pay NASPAA invoices, manage the faculty associated with your school, and edit your program's contact information.  

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