Making a Difference Globally

Through Quality Public Service Education

Public service professionals are critical to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities. They design solutions to public programs and design services to implement these solutions. Governmental and non-governmental public services have always provided solutions in areas of healthcare, education, economic development, transportation, and planning among other areas. Public service has been a vehicle for delivering opportunities for growth and well-being and for prosperity in many areas. Public service initiatives have helped alleviate poverty, improve access to resources, bring innovation to medicine and science, and create an environment where communities and individuals can thrive.

As “the Global Standard in Public Affairs Education,” NASPAA, for its entire 55-year history, has been guided by this public service calling. Our global network is dedicated to quality public service education and to prepare exceptional public and nonprofit professionals who will in turn add public value to communities around the world. This is a mission that unites us globally, across all countries and across all states and provinces within these countries regardless of political system, ideology, or rhetoric. The public service profession is as old as civilization and will be here for as long as we live in civilized societies. 

NASPAA’s mission is to “promote excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service.” This conference should be a reaffirmation of our core mission as a Network and as members of this network. 

Track 1 - Indigenizing Curriculum in Public Service Education: Integrating Cultural Competencies and Comparative Administration for Inclusive Policy Processes

Track 2 - Public Service Education and NGOS / Nonprofits

Track 3 - Public Service Education, Democracy in Global Context

Track 4 - Evidence in Public Administration and Performance Management

Track 5 - Effective Practices in Teaching, Learning, And Service Program Management in Higher Education 

Track 6 - Engaging in and Beyond the Classroom

Track 7 - Public Service Education and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Guidelines to Submit a Proposal

Panel sessions will take place during the main conference on Thursday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 10, focusing on advancing public service education. Panels consist of a convener, 3-4 confirmed speakers, and a well-developed topic related to the conference tracks. Proposals should align with the conference theme, demonstrate originality, and include diverse perspectives. Sessions will last one hour, with up to 45 minutes for presentations and 15 minutes for audience engagement. Formats may include conventional presentations, roundtables, or moderated discussions. While you may submit an unlimited amount of proposals, to maximize participation, presenters are limited to speak at one session. Proposals with representation from multiple institutions and varied viewpoints are preferred.

2025 NASPAA Global Co- Hosted by:

Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, and University of Arizona

Childcare and Excursion Opportunities

Explore our options for on-site childcare services and family-friendly excursions designed to enhance your conference experience. Share your interest by completing the form below by March 10, 2025. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us assess demand and plan accordingly!

Special Thank you and Recognition

Conference Co-Chairs:

  Laila El Baradei, The American University in Cairo & Aaron C. Rollins Jr., University of Louisville

Programming Committee:

Important Dates:

Questions? Email events@naspaa.org