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Graduates of the UW Oshkosh Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program work in local, state and federal government. They work in politics and public policy. They hold elected office. They work in healthcare management, fire and emergency management, higher education, the nonprofit sector, and so much more. The undergraduate programs from which our students come are as diverse as their caree...

Join us as we explore how to: • De-escalate heated dialogue • Nurture civil communication • Make collaboration possible Facilitated by Kate Zurn Executive Director of Resolution Center

Join us as we explore how to: • De-escalate heated dialogue • Nurture civil communication • Make collaboration possible Facilitated by Kate Zurn Executive Director of Resolution Center

Former Indiana Governor and Purdue University President, Mitch Daniels, discusses the future of higher education, his experiences in public service, and the state of civic engagement in our current moment. The discussion is moderated by Public Administration Professor and Whitburn Center Director, Michael Ford. This event is co-sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.

In this presentation, UW Oshkosh MPA student and Graduate Assistant, Kayla Nessmann, presents her research on the advantages and challenges of online graduate education. The presentation is a chance to learn about the latest research on online delivery of higher education, engage in discussion about your experience with online education, and to brainstorm how to improve professional graduate ed...

Please join us for this virtual meet and greet with students/alumni, and faculty of the newly merged Sociology and Public Administration (SPA) Department! Come and learn how our programs can help you connect your passion for public service, social equity, and community change into a meaningful career. Find out how we empower imaginative, transformative leaders for life. We will highlight our pr...

The study and practice of traditional U.S. public management (PM) is often rooted in acontextual and ahistorical perspectives that ignore the harms perpetuated by people in power. These approaches are aligned with existing systems of oppression that not only undergird dominant narratives but also uphold false identity-based hierarchies. Such perspectives diminish understandings of the shared hu...

The UWO Whitburn Center will present an overview of two new 2024 faculty funding opportunities, including 2 Community-Engaged Research Fellowships (up to $12,500) and 10 Community-Engaged Course Development Stipends (up to $500).

Every two years, Wisconsin policymakers craft a new spending plan for the state. The state budget impacts education spending, student tuition, tax rates, local government, and so much more. The state budget is also the vehicle by which most major policy changes impacting Wisconsin residents occur. This event will demystify the Wisconsin state budget process through a moderated conversation with...

Does your staff dread change? This program will identify the kinds of changes organizations face, describe how to develop a communication plan, and explore the importance of positivity and proactivity in response to resistance. Participants will leave this session better equipped how to communicate change successfully with empathy, active listening skills, and flexibility.

Considering the impact of the many federal government mandates for widespread use of EVs, join the discussion with our panel of professionals on how EVs will impact businesses and residents in Wisconsin.

MPA faculty members and Whitburn Center leaders, Michael Ford and Samantha Larson, will be sharing their research, focused on how they connect their work to practice. We will also be joined by MPA graduate, Jennifer Gauthier, discussing how she has used her MPA to advance her career.

Whitburn Center staff will be presenting the results of a survey, conducted in partnership with the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, on the state of the Fire Service in Wisconsin. Discussion will follow featuring three Wisconsin fire chiefs: Michael Stanley, Oshkosh; Matthew Fennig, Lake County Fire Rescue; and Nate Melby, Town of Campbell.

What’s it Like to Work Here? The Worker’s Perspective on Organizational Culture and Climate. Melissa Malchow, MPA Student Studying the Impact of Unmet Needs on Graduation Rates for Caregiving Students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Elizabeth Bouche, MPA Student

Whitburn Wednesday: Wisconsin Open Records and Meetings Law

Whitburn Wednesday: Modernizing the Local Government Workforce: A Next Generation Initiative

Whitburn Wednesday: Search Inside Yourself: Mindfulness-Based Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

Whitburn Wednesday: Celebrating Student Research: MPA Capstone Presentation

Whitburn Wednesday: Grant Writing Tips and Tricks for the Public and Nonprofit Sector

Whitburn Wednesday: Going Digital in Local Government

Whitburn Wednesday: Governing for Results