Fall, 2014 Meeting
October 30, 2014
Our mission is to advance the profession of public administration by advocating for the UNCW MPA program, supporting student growth, providing input on the strategic direction of the program, and connecting government and nonprofit professionals and organizations to the program and university.
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Introductions and Faculty News
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Program Updates/News
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New Hanover County MPA Fellows
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Mentoring Initiative
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Advisory Board Student Scholarship Appeal
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University/Department leadership
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Faculty
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Students
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60 total enrolled students: 65% female, 35% male
-- Full-time; 37%; Part-time: 63%; 7% minority
-- 279 alumni
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Annual Accreditation Report/Program Admin.
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Academy for Strategic Management
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Curriculum Changes
-- Nonprofit Management Concentration
-- Local Government Course
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Samantha Bradshaw : HR Director for Surf City
Jessica Cowles
MD
: Town Administrator, Berwyn Heights,
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Elton Daniels
County
: Assistant County Manager, Franklin
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Tate Johnson : Assistant Director, Craven Community
College Small Business Center
Lashana Marshburn
Megan Oakes
Austin Scott
, Planner, Catawba County
: Talent Acquisition Coordinator, PPD
: Fiscal Analyst, House Fiscal Agency in the
Michigan House of Representatives
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County response to our strategic focus on student recruitment…a “win-win” initiative!
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Three new students placed in policy, planning and
HR departments .
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Paid positions, 19 hours per week, one year with option to renew for second year.
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A second prong in our recruitment strategy!
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Match selected students with appropriate member of Advisory Board.
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Program details will be developed with guidance of mentors; will use models such as Cameron
Executive Network.
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Guide the student to become a leader in his/her chosen career and build a personal network as a resource to reach those goals.
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Meet with assigned students on a regular basis.
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Guide your student in developing an effective job search plan, resume, and interview skills.
* Source: Cameron Executive Network Guidelines
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A third prong in our recruitment strategy!
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Need your help in starting an annual $1,000 merit scholarship to help attract high quality new students.
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100% participation of our Advisory Board each year is our goal; lays the groundwork for further external fundraising!
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Upcoming Events:
 SENCASPA “Third Thursday” Talk
-- November 20, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
-- Sterling Cheatham, Speaker
-- Backstage tour of Thalian Hall
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MPA Capstone Presentations and Awards
-- Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. CIS 1008
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