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SPEA, because of its broad program base, offers scientific and technical
assistance to Indiana communities from any of the eight IU campuses. The
organizational design of the school reinforces a wide network of continuing
relations with a large number of public agencies at all levels of government.
Four characteristics distinguish the teaching and research of the School of
Public and Environmental Affairs.
First, we are a university’s response to society. Our founding mandate was
"to deal effectively and dispassionately with the myriad of needs and
problems of modern society."
Second, we are, by our very nature, an interdisciplinary school. Health care
specialists, lawyers, scientists, and public finance specialists work side by
side, and their teaching and research take on an applied, practical nature.
Third, we do what we do very well. Along with Harvard and Syracuse, we are
consistently in the top tier of schools of public affairs in national rankings.
Fourth, our work makes a difference in the quality of life in today’s
society. As former Indiana Governor and now U.S. Senator Evan Bayh noted,
"The school has succeeded because its focus is worldwide and it meets the
relevant needs of government at all levels. Your graduates have enriched our
state beyond measure."
Entering the new millennium, we are committed to continuing the superb
teaching, applied research, and creative solutions that the public, private, and
nonprofit sectors—and our citizens—have come to expect from us.
I welcome you to the school and trust your affiliation with us will
contribute to your own professional development and the advancement of the
school’s mission: to make a world of difference in society, here in Indiana
and around the world.
Welcome to SPEA. We are ranked among the best schools for public
administration, affairs, and policy in the nation, and we are working with you,
your neighborhoods, local businesses, and community leaders to make Indianapolis
and Indiana a better place to live and work. Join us in our work, and watch
yourself grow!
The Bowen Research Center, based in Indianapolis, is a joint effort of
the School of Medicine and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Named
for Governor Otis Bowen, the former director of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, the Bowen Research Center is the university’s leader in
health policy and health services research. The center’s multimillion-dollar
research program provides important research opportunities for the faculty,
staff, and students. The center’s research focuses on primary health care
service among rural and underserved populations; promotes health, disease
prevention, and reduction of untimely loss of life through research on lifestyle
changes; and develops methods to control health care costs and improve the
effectiveness, efficiency, humaneness, and appropriateness of health services.
The Executive Education Program, one of the most highly regarded programs
of its kind in the nation, is part of the School of Public and Environmental
Affairs at Indiana University. Working with government, nonprofit agencies, and
the private sector, the Executive Education Program has a distinguished record
of preparing leaders/managers for tomorrow’s challenges.
The Executive Education Program offers graduate-level programs at three sites
nationally—Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Graduate programs include the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) the Public
Management Certificate, and the Environmental Management Certificate.
In partnership with the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Executive Education Programs offers two
institutes—the National Transportation Management Institute and the Graduate
Leadership/Management Institute.
In partnership with the Indiana Hospital and Health Association (IHHA), the
Executive Education Program offers a 10-course Management Institute at three
locations statewide.
SPEA’s Executive Education Program also offers customized leadership and
management programs for Indiana and national clients.
The Institute for the Study of Government and the Nonprofit Sector is a
joint initiative of Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy, the Center
for Urban Policy and the Environment, and the School of Public and Environmental
Affairs. The purpose of the institute is to support intellectual exchange
between faculty members, stimulate extramural support for faculty research, and
engage students and returning practitioners in a discussion of issues involving
the intersection of government and the nonprofit sector. The mission of the
institute is to create and disseminate knowledge about complex linkages between
government and the nonprofit sector and to develop specialized faculty
expertise. The institute strives to be the preeminent national and international
resource on matters related to government and the nonprofit sector.
The Center for Urban Policy and the Environment helps governmental,
nonprofit, and corporate clients address and plan for complex urban and
environmental challenges. Center faculty members and staff can provide services
in economic analysis, conflict avoidance and resolution, strategic planning,
organizational and fiscal capacity analysis, governance, criminal justice and
policing, health administration, nonprofit management, and environmental
resource management. Since 1992, the center has successfully provided research
and technical assistance to governmental agencies throughout Indiana, the
Indiana State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, cities and towns across
the state, private organizations, nonprofit groups, other states, and several
countries.
SPEA students also may make internship arrangements through faculty and the
SPEA program directors.
Internship programs are designed for maximum flexibility so that many valid
learning experiences can qualify as internships. Work can be full- or part-time,
and paid or unpaid; however, prior approval by the student’s faculty advisor
is always required. After obtaining approval for an internship, a student may
register for 1-6 credit hours, earning one credit for every 80 hours of work,
with a minimum of 120 hours of work. All credit for an internship is awarded on
an S/F (Satisfactory/Fail) basis. Credit is not granted for work experience
obtained prior to approval of an internship and enrollment in the appropriate
internship class.
Students on the IUPUI campus seeking career-planning assistance should
contact:
Career-planning assistance also is available on other campuses. For
information, contact:
Welcome from the Dean
Defining the Quality of Life
Issues that define quality of life for the citizens of Indiana, the nation,
and the world are the mainstay of the Indiana University School of Public and
Environmental Affairs. From global climatic change to in-home services for the
elderly and disabled, from urban development to health-care reform and air
travel safety, and from public housing to criminal justice reform and nonprofit
sector services, our focus is wide, and our reach is broad.
Welcome from Associate Dean
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the School of Public and
Environmental Affairs at Indiana University’s urban and metropolitan campus,
IUPUI. Urban universities offer students and faculty unique opportunities to
apply learning and research in the very communities that define America’s
future. Most Americans and Hoosiers live in urban centers, and IUPUI is among a
select group of universities seeking to improve cities. Our faculty and students
work with communities and the police to improve crime-fighting strategies and
mutual respect. Some of our faculty and student teams are developing the plans
to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods and ensure that the quality of life
improves for all Hoosiers. Our faculty members and students with interest in
health care are involved with the provision of care to every American. Whether
you want to focus on working with the public sector, providing leadership in the
nonprofit sector, or improving the linkages between the business world and
America’s urban centers, SPEA is a school where you can make a world of
difference.
SPEA Centers, Institutes, Programs, and Services
The School of Public and Environmental Affairs encompasses public service
activities that complement innovative academic programs. The school provides a
wide variety of services to an equally broad range of federal, state, and local
agencies.
Placement and Internship Office
SPEA’s students utilize IUPUI’s Career Center and the expertise of SPEA’s
career representative in making the transition from the university setting to
the working world. Workshops, individual counseling, alumni mentoring, and an
extensive library are provided. Other services include bulletins, directories,
and networking interviews with on-campus recruiters, and automated resume
preparation and distribution to employers.
Business/SPEA 2010
(317) 274-2556
SPEA 200
Bloomington Campus
(812) 855-9639
SPEA Alumni Association
SPEA maintains contact with alumni through the SPEA Alumni Association, a
constituent society within the parent Indiana University Alumni Association. The
SPEA Alumni Association publishes the school’s newsletter, Alumni Update,
mailed three times a year to more than 14,000 SPEA alumni located in all 50
states and 21 foreign countries. Through this newsletter, alumni, faculty, and
students are able to maintain contact. The Alumni Association raises funds for
student scholarships with a summer golf outing in Indianapolis and with
specialized efforts for specific programs. It sponsors the publication of an
alumni directory and sponsors alumni events in several major cities. The SPEA
Alumni Association is governed by an elected 16-member board of directors, which
meets biannually.
Student Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma
Alpha Phi Sigma is the national criminal justice honor society. The society
recognizes scholastic excellence of students in the field of criminal justice.
It was founded in 1942 and was admitted to the Association of College Honor
Societies in l980.
Pi Alpha Alpha
Pi Alpha Alpha is the national honorary society for schools of public affairs
and administration. The society acknowledges outstanding scholarship and
contributions to these fields. It was founded in 1972 by the National
Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) to honor
those whose performance in public affairs has been distinguished. The Indiana
chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha is a charter chapter. Membership in Pi Alpha Alpha may
be compared to membership in Phi Beta Kappa for liberal arts graduates. A person
evaluating credentials in the various fields of public service should recognize
the professional quality such a membership represents.
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