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DUBAI HOSTS 1ST QUALITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONFERENCE
In December 7-9th, 2007, NASPAA co-hosted an international meeting on Quality in Public Affairs Education in Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates) with the American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, and the Dubai School of Government. More than 40 key people from around the world with a keen interest in quality in public affairs education gathered to make presentations and debate the “search for quality” in public affairs education. Sharjah and Zayed were wonderful hosts for the meeting, and Dubai provided an ideal setting for the discussions, bursting with energy and meteoric growth, and multiplying public administration challenges. NASPAA’s immediate past president Kathryn Newcomer presented the keynote address, entitled “Public Affairs Education: Adding Value in the Public Interest.” You can see her address and most of the presentations by going to the conference “wiki”, at www.qualityconference.wikispaces.com. Read more >



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NASPAA Releases Study of International Students in US Graduate Schools of Public Affairs

15 Aug 2008
A new report released by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (based in Washington, D.C.) in August 2008 shows that Asian students are continuing to dominate overseas enrollments in American schools of public policy, administration, and management. China, India, and Korea are among the top sources of international students in both master's and doctoral programs. The study also found that in comparison with five years ago, more international students receiving degrees from US public affairs schools are planning to return to their home countries, rather than stay in the US or venture to a third country.

NASPAA Executive Director Laurel McFarland, who also co-authored the report with Carmen Apaza, said, "This report shows that American graduate schools of public affairs are continuing to appeal to international students. These students bring invaluable perspective to our classrooms, and our schools are committed to ensuring our curriculum remains relevant to their interests and career goals." The full text of the report can be found here.