MPA Program at the College of Charleston

04/02/2025

🚨 Public service is changing—are you ready? 🚨

With evolving federal policies and groundbreaking technologies like AI reshaping the field, the future of public service is anything but predictable.

Join Dr. Matt Nowlin, Dr. LaTasha Chaffin, and Dr. Jun Li for an insightful discussion on what these changes mean for your career in public service. Whether you're considering an MPA or already on the path, this is your chance to ask questions and explore the road ahead.

📅 Date: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 4 PM
📍 Location: Addlestone Library, Room 227

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and gain clarity on your future!

03/24/2025

Check out this fantastic video from our very own Graduate Student Kit Lowery about the Summer Enrichment Academy, which will take place from July 10th to 12th this summer!

Applications will close on March 31st, 2025.!! Scan the QR code in the attached flyer to register and reach out to us with any questions at [email protected]!

03/20/2025

Happy CofC Day, everyone! Please consider making a donation directly to the MPA Program using the QR code below.

All donated monies will go towards funding for Professional Development Programs, Networking Events, Graduate Assistantships/Fellowships, and additional funding opportunities for our current and incoming students!

Donation Link: https://lnkd.in/gSuJcnpP

12/11/2024

We would like to extend a warm congratulations to our two Fall / Winter 2024 Graduates, Miss Brenda Anderson & Miss Alexandra 'Aly' Petruch!

Miss Anderson serves as the Executive Director & Budget Manager for the Office of Marketing & Communications here at the College of Charleston, earning her Master of Public Administration degree following 25+ years of public service and serving her country as a member of the US Army!

Miss Petruch will be graduating with a dual masters in Environmental & Sustainability Services and a Master of Public Administration! Aly has has worked with the sustainable garden program here at CofC as well as spent multiple years as a GA for the Center for Sustainable Development. This month, she started her new role with Charleston County as their Sustainability Coordinator!

Congratulations to you both and we look forward to seeing you continue to grow in your careers and as individuals!

11/19/2024

Yesterday, the College's Graduate School spotlighted Miss Arianna 'Arii' Parker!

Miss Parker currently serves as one of our Public Service Assistantship Program GAs and works directly with the Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project as a resource provider and capacity builder. Additionally, Arii is a Graduate Fellow of the South Carolina Arts Alliance and a member of the Charleston County Public Library staff!

Check out the blog article below to learn more about Arii and her journey! 💙

Student Spotlight: Arii Parker’s Journey in the MPA Program and Arts and Cultural Management at CofC As a graduate student in Public Administration with an Arts and Cultural Management certificate at the College of Charleston, Arianna (Arii) Parker is seamlessly combining her passions for arts man...

10/10/2024

Join us on Wednesday, October 16th, for the MPA Program's second annual installment of the Public Sector Panel Series! This year's theme, "Careers in the Public Sector", will give current CofC undergraduate and graduate students, faculty + staff, and community members the opportunity to learn about the different career opportunities associated with the world of Public Administration.

Event Details:
To be hosted in RITA 103 (located at 38 Coming St.)
Begins at 4:00 pm and will be moderated by current MPA student and MPASA President, Kerlyn Mondesir II

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/master-of-public-administration-at-the-college-of-charleston-a95a53189_updated-posters-join-us-on-wednesday-october-activity-7250154563024912386-ikA1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

10/07/2024

Last Friday, the Graduate School released their October rendition of their "First Fridays in the Graduate School" newsletter in which they highlighted our Assistant Director, Marla Robertson, and her work as a "Driver for Community Engagement"!

Be sure to check out the full blog post at the link below:
https://blogs.charleston.edu/gradschool/2024/10/03/spotlight-on-marla-robertson-a-leader-in-public-administration-and-community-engagement/

Congratulations, Marla!

Spotlight on Marla Robertson: A Leader in Public Administration and Community Engagement Marla Robertson, born and raised in Conway, SC, just minutes from the scenic Myrtle Beach, has dedicated her career to making an impact in higher education and public administration. A proud alumna of the Colleg...

08/20/2024

She's very ✨demure✨, very ✨mindful✨

07/31/2024

What's ✨SECoPA✨?

This September, four MPA students will be heading to Memphis to present their work on the Lowcountry's Childcare Crisis & the Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project!

Visit the link in our bio to make a donation, helping cover the cost of travel and meals for these students as they help to make their community a better place!

07/22/2024

In June, the MPA Program hosted the second installment of our Summer Diversity Enrichment Academy! Participants had the opportunity to meet and converse with leaders from across the Charleston and Columbia regions with visits to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, the City of Columbia, and the Coastal Community Foundation.

SDEA students met for lunch with numerous alumni and current students in the MPA Program as well as engaged in deep conversation with two South Carolina lobbyists, Anna Burger and Erica Wright, and Race Equity Assessment Coordinator for the Building Movement Project, Camryn Snell.

We are beyond thankful to all of our sponsors, speakers & presenters, alumni, current students, and hard working public servants that took the time to make this three day Academy a success!

04/09/2024

Happy Tuesday, all! Deadline to RSVP for our Honoring Public Administrators Event is this Sunday!

We are hosting our first ever Public Administrator Celebration on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. Not only will this give us the opportunity to honor and host our alumni but also provide current students with an opportunity to network and mingle with PAs from a variety of different backgrounds!

Looking forward to seeing all of you in a few weeks!