Advisors
Urban Studies and Community Development Program
- Dr. Melanie Bowers
- Mr. Zachary Wood, Urban Studies Program Director
Dual-Degree Programs
- BA/MPA Dual-Degree Political Science Students: Dr. Richard Harris
- BA/MPA Dual-Degree Economics Students: Dr. Michael Hayes
- BA/MPA Dual-Degree Urban Studies Students: Mr. Zachary Wood, Urban Studies Program Director
- CJ-MA/MPA Dual-Degree Students: Dr. Brandi Blessett
- JD/MPA Dual-Degree Students: Dr. Brandi Blessett
Master of Public Administration
- Community Development Specialization: Dr. Brandi Blessett
- Educational Leadership Specialization: Dr. Anthony Irvin
- Executive MPA Students: Dr. Angie McGuire, MPA Graduate Director
- Coverdell Fellows & IPSD/Ed Leadership Policy: Dr. Marie Chevrier
- Public Management Specialization: see Sakai DPPA Advising F17/S18 or contact Ms. Karen McGrath
Ph.D. in Public Affairs
- First-Year Students: Dr. Richard Harris
- Students at the Dissertation Stage: Your Dissertation Supervisor
- Graduate Assistants: Your GA Supervisor
- Other Students: Dr. Lorraine C. Minnite
Academic Calendar and Policies
- Academic Calendar
- Schedule of Classes
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Disability Services
- Scholastic Standing
- Incomplete Grade Extension Application for Undergraduates (PDF) and Graduates (PDF)
Graduate Student Forms
- Graduate School Forms (Re-enrollment, Transfer/Transient Credit)
- Admission to Candidacy for Degree
- Documents should be submitted to Mrs. Karen McGrath in the Department office. Students complete page one, and Section C of the page 2. Note that the signature of the capstone advisor is required.
- Independent Study Contract – with pre-approval only.