Speaking about Saving Grace Ministries, a Camden-based nonprofit that provides trauma-informed care and a safe space for vulnerable children, Wright explained that the organization’s situation reflects a broader pattern. Drawing on national data, he noted that 86 percent of nonprofits across the country have been negatively affected by rising costs.
Public administration isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about people, communities, and the decisions that shape them. Clinton McNair explores the complexities of social equity, local governance, and nonprofit management, using research to uncover how citizens perceive fairness and how those views influence bureaucratic systems
The interdisciplinary team behind the initiative also includes graduate student Athang Sanjeev Bhandarkar, who studied with Adam Okulicz-Kozaryn, assistant professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration, and sought the professor’s guidance on this project. Morenike Alugo, a graduate student in the prevention science program, reviews existing research on Camden’s community health and is preparing a comprehensive… continue reading
Dr. Rossi was awarded this year’s Chancellor’s Award for Academic Civic Engagement for her work strengthening connections between the urban studies department and the greater Camden community through integrated engaged civic learning. Her students have spent the year learning from the city’s changemakers, engaging in externships, and writing grants to elevate the work of nonprofit organizations.
Dr. Adam Okulicz-Kozaryn received a $15,000 Rutgers–Camden Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Grant this spring. Dr. Okulicz-Kozaryn will use this grant for his research project “Quality of Life and Subjective Wellbeing in Columbia.” Join us in congratulating Dr. Okulicz-Kozaryn!
Professor Joseph Serico was featured in a WalletHub study about 2016’s states with the best and worst school systems. You can find it here: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-schools/5335/#joseph-g-serico
