STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Handbook

The Handbook is designed to provide you with a complete set of information to guide you throughout your academic program. Although there may be changes incorporated in future editions of this Handbook, the program requirements set forth at the time of your acceptance are the requirements that remain with you during your matriculation at FGCU.

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MPA Student Association

In January of 1998, several MPA students started FGCU's first Master of Public Administration Association (MPAA). The MPAA's goal is to encourage networking among MPA students and outside public administrators through social functions and speaker events held throughout the year. Membership in the MPAA is free to all MPA students.

ASPA Island Coast Chapter

All public administration students are strongly encouraged to join ASPA, the principal professional association in the field.  A national organization, ASPA is dedicated to advancing excellence in public service and asserting its dignity and worth. For additional information, such as membership guidelines and upcoming ASPA events, refer to the ASPA web page at http://www.aspanet.org. ASPA operates through a network of local chapters.  The local ASPA is the Island Coast Chapter.  Application forms for both the national and local chapter may be obtained from the MPA Program office.  Information may also be obtained by calling ASPA’s national office at  (202) 393-7878.

There are many advantages to becoming a member of both the local and national chapter of ASPA.  Some of the advantages of full membership include:

1.     Public Administration Review - The pre-eminent journal and leading source of   academic thought and research in public administration, published six times a year;

2.     Public Administration Times - The newspaper, published every three weeks, with current developments relevant to the field and ASPA chapters. Included is a section called The Recruiter which monitors available career opportunities in the field;

3.     Announcements regarding attendance and participation in the annual national conference, and regional conferences;

4.     Member discounts on publications;

5.     Group insurance eligibility;

6.     Right to hold office and vote on Society affairs;

7.     Membership in any active chapter of your choice.