Board of Advisors

Our Board of Advisors support the faculty, staff and students in achieving the mission of the department. The role of the BOA is to:

  • Work with the faculty, staff, and students to enhance our tradition of excellence.
  • Disseminate news and achievements of the department to appropriate constituent groups.
  • Provide feedback and perspectives to the department chair and faculty regarding program initiatives, events, and curriculum.
  • Support the program by:
    • Promoting the profession of public management in the public and nonprofit sectors
    • Supporting program initiatives through ongoing relationships with Northern Illinois University administration and public officials in local, state, federal, and nonprofit agencies
    • Identifying internship and job opportunities for students
    • Supporting program fundraising activities to fund MPA scholarships and assistantships
    • Individual service.

Members serve at invitation of the department chair, with advice from a nominating committee of board members, for a three-year term, with the option for one additional renewal term. One board member serves as chair for the meetings, with a one-year appointment at invitation of the department chair.

Contact Us

Department of Public Administration
IASBO Building (2nd Floor)
815-753-0183
publicadm@niu.edu
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Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch break: noon-1 p.m.