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Professional Organizations

As a graduate student it is important to connect to local, regional and national organizations in your field of interests.  This page is a resource of professional organizations specifically for Graduate Students interested in Public Policy and Administration topics.

National Association for Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
( www.NASPAA.org )

The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration is an institutional membership organization which exists to promote excellence in public service education.  The membership includes U.S. university programs in public affairs, public policy, public administration and nonprofit management.

The American Society for Public Administration
( www.ASPA.org )

Since 1939, ASPA has been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena.  We are advocates for greater effectiveness in government - agents of goodwill and professionalism - publishers of democratic journalism at its very best - purveyors of progressive theory and practice and providers of global citizenship. We believe that by embracing new ideas - addressing key public service issues - and promoting change at both the local and international levels, we can enhance the quality of lives worldwide.

The Government Finance Officers Association
(www.GFOA.org )

GFOA is the professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada , and has served the public finance profession since 1906. More than16,500 GFOA members are dedicated to the sound management of government financial resources.

International City/County Management Association
(www.ICMA.org )

ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world.  Since 1914, ICMA has provided technical and management assistance, training, and information resources to its members and the local government community.  The management decisions made by ICMA's nearly 8,000 members affect more than 100 million individuals in thousands of communities--from small towns with populations of a few hundred to metropolitan areas serving several million.