Division Of Public AdministrationMark O. Hatfi eld School Of

GovernmentCollege Of Urban And Public Aff airs

January 2013

Project Lead: Sherril GelmonProject Team: Doug Morgan,

Masami Nishishiba, Kevin Kecskes

Public Service Gateway Initiative

ReThink PSU, Acceleration Challenge #79

The Challenge

Strengths:PSU mission, vision and reputation in public serviceLeader in promoting community engagement in

curriculum, engaged scholarship, faculty rewardsDeficits:PSU currently offers no undergraduate major for

individuals interested in a career of public servicePSU graduate offerings in public service are

primarily campus-basedPSU is not serving large markets of potential

students

Add Value, Expand Access

Public Service Gateway

Leading Social Change UNST

Cluster

Civic Leadership Minor (Future BA/BS Public

Service)

Executive Masters in Public

AdministrationGraduate Certificate in Nonprofit and

Public Management

Public Service Gateway Initiative

Connect to key markets to significantly expand PSU’s enrollment thru four curricular offerings

Expand upon existing and recognized curricular strengths

Streamline access for working public service professionals for training and education in public service

Serve community college students who are interested in a public service-related career

Estimated Project Impact800+ new SCH annually + tuition $$$: Distance Learning EMPA and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit and Public Management

1000+ new SCH annually + tuition $$$:On-line access to Civic Leadership Minor (future BA/BS Public Service)

$1 Million ++ annually: PSU Public Service Web Portal to access courses, non-credit training, custom research and technical assistance

Public Service Gateway Initiative

Project Partners

Division of Public AdministrationDivision of Political ScienceCenter for Public ServiceUniversity StudiesMillar LibraryLocal community collegesPublic service agency sponsorsPSU MPA, MPH, EMPA alumniPotential international public service

educators and practitioners

Expanding Knowledge, Expanding Public Service

ConnectExpand

StreamlineServe

Let more knowledge better serve Portland, Oregon, and beyond

For the Common Good