About the Institute for Public Administration

The Institute for Public Administration (IPA) is a public service, education and research center that links the resource capacities of the University of Delaware with the complex public policy and management needs of governments and related nonprofit and private organizations. IPA provides direct staff assistance, research, policy analysis, training, and forums while contributing to the scholarly body of knowledge. Program areas include civic education, comprehensive planning, conflict resolution, healthcare policy, organizational development, school leadership, state and local management, water resources, and women’s leadership. IPA supports and enhances the educational experiences of students through the effective integration of applied research, professional development opportunities, and internships. IPA’s main office is on the University’s Newark campus in 180 Graham Hall. Jerome Lewis is the director of the Institute and can be reached at 302-831-8971.

Training programs…
continue a longstanding commitment to client-oriented professional development for state and local governments.

• Institute for Local Government Leaders
• Local & State Government Certificate Programs
• Municipal Clerks Certificate Training Programs
• Women’s Leadership Training
• TQM Initiatives

In-depth research…
accesses needs, clarifies issues, provides direction, and suggests possible solutions on policy areas of concern to state & local government leaders.

Current areas include:

• Economic-Development Issues
• Focus Groups
• Compensation and Benefits
• Privatization
• Public Finance
• Performance Measurement

Policy forums…
bring together many knowledgeable viewpoints on matters related to various public policy issues.

• Telecommunications
• Infrastructure
• Growth Management
• Marketing and Customer-Feedback Techniques
• Transportation-Related Issues
• Economic Growth Issues

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