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As one of the nation's premiere teaching institutions, Miami University is
committed to maintaining its recognition for traditional and innovative
opportunities for student learning. The Center for Public Management
and Regional Affairs facilitates the University's teaching mission
in two ways. First, the Center serves as a practical laboratory
for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies and careers
in public affairs. Students gain valuable training as a supplement
to classroom experiences by participating in the Center's Local
Government Internship Program and/or as a student research associate.
Students earn academic credit under the supervision of Miami faculty
and the host government supervisor.
Over the past several years approximately 10 internships have been made available to undergraduate students, including student placements with the City of Trenton, Village of Williamsburg, Fairfield Township, Hamilton County Office of Economic Development, City of Centerville, and the City of Monroe. Graduate and undergraduate students also gain applied training as student research associates assigned to work with faculty and professional staff on specific technical assistance projects. Over the past two years a number of graduate and undergraduate students have worked as student research assistants. For example, a recent group of six undergraduates were organized as a project team under the direction of a faculty member. The project team assisted in the development and implementation of a community survey of households in Hanover Township to obtain information about citizen attitudes on community needs and to provide an assessment of the Township's current service delivery.
To request information about creating an internship for your local government, please contact the Director, Dr. Philip Russo by calling 513-529-6959.
2007-2008 Center Interns - For the
2008 Spring Semester, the Center for Public Management and Regional
Affairs has three Graduate Assistants working in the office. James
Hockaday is assisting with a variety of economic development and
GIS related project. David Zellers is assisting with a variety
of projects including public personnel management and survey research,
and Brett Pendleton is providing general project assistance. The
Center also has two undergraduate interns, Heath Ingram and Kevin
McLaughlin, working in the office.
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