Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship Program Fund
Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship Program Fund
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ASU's School of Public Affairs (SPA) is among the leading schools in the nation with our academic programs viewed nationally as being of the highest quality. In April 2024, U.S News and World Report ranked ASU’s graduate programs the following: local government management, No. 3 — ahead of Syracuse University, Indiana University and USC; public management and leadership, No. 5 — ahead of Harvard, USC and New York University; and urban policy, No. 9 — ahead of Harvard; the University of California, Berkeley; and the University of Michigan. These rankings are due in part to our talented faculty who are incredibly fortunate to have a strong partnership with our practitioners, community partners and donors like you who unite to educate our Fellows who aspire to be future public sector leaders.
Impact of Donor Support
The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship in Urban Management, which is a two-year program leading to a master's degree in public administration or public policy, is designed to identify the country’s most talented students aspiring to executive leadership positions in local government. In their first year, Fellows are either employed as part-time, paid management intern by ASU's Center for Urban Innovation or receive a two-year part-time, paid internship in a city in the Phoenix metropolitan area. In the second year, all Fellows secure a part-time, paid internship with a city in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Directing your gift towards programmatic spending ensures immediate utilization of funds for crucial yearly expenditures, such as training registrations and transportation expenses aimed at enhancing the professional development of our Fellows. These include: Arizona City/County Management and International City/County Management Conferences; Arizona Women Leading Government and Next Generation Conferences; and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and Local Government Hispanic Network local chapter events. These opportunities play a vital role in enhancing student’s skills, knowledge and networks, ultimately enriching their educational experiences and preparing them for future success in their local government career.
Thank you for your generosity in advancing the mission and impact of the Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship.
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