Welcome to the School of Public Administration
Welcome to the School of Public Administration (SPA) at the University of New Mexico. Founded in 1969 under the leadership of former UNM president, Dr. Ferrel Heady, the school provides a solid academic foundation to prepare students for leadership and management positions in the public and non-profit sectors. From public management and organizational behavior, to public policy evaluation and health policy and management - our faculty provide insights into the numerous challenges facing our society and government and how they can best be managed.
SPA’s students come from diverse backgrounds - some from years of professional work experience, some are recent college graduates, and others are mid-career professionals interested in advancing in their current positions or exploring new career opportunities. Our students pride themselves in fostering debate on important issues, encouraging one another, and creating a vibrant learning environment.
We invite you to explore our website and learn about our professional administration programs.
NEWS AND EVENTS:
Fall 2013 New Student Orientation (Mandatory):
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Zimmerman Library B30
9:30a to 2:30p
Check-in will be held in the courtyard on the north side of Zimmerman Library from 9:30a to 10:00a.
Faculty Highlights:
Congratulations to SPA professor, Dr. Stephanie Smith, who has been awarded a 2013 American Indian Student Services S.T.A.R.S. (Special Thank-you And Recognition from Students) Award. The award recognizes UNM Faculty, Staff, and Tribal higher education student support providers who have positively influenced a student's university experience though mentoring, teaching/instruction, advisement, advocacy, research, student support, leadership, and/or scholarship. Dr. Smith was nominated to receive this award by SPA student, James Montoya.
"I hope every student has a professor like Stephanie Smith, that can get the most out of you and challenge you to do better. Thank you, Professor Smith." - James Montoya