Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance | |
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Established | 1962[1] |
School type | Public |
Dean | Jodi R. Sandfort (January 2021) |
Location | Seattle, Washington, United States |
Enrollment | 450 (350 MPA, 75 EMPA, 25 PhD) |
Faculty | 57 |
USNWR ranking | 6 (tie) |
Website | evans |
The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, also known as the Evans School, is a school of public policy and management at the University of Washington named after former Washington state governor and US Senator Daniel J. Evans.
The Evans School emphasizes policy analysis and management through its undergraduate minor, master's degree programs, doctoral program, and various non-degree and certificate programs.
As of 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Evans School as tied for 6th out of 275 schools of public affairs and tied for 3rd among public universities. The U.S. News & World Report also ranked the Evans School for its expertise in the areas of Environmental Policy and Management (#2), Local Government Management (#15), Nonprofit Management (#8), Public Finance & Budgeting (#7), Public Management & Leadership (#9), Public Policy Analysis (#12), Social Policy (#7), and Urban Policy (#16).[2][3]
History & Campus[]
The school was formerly known as the Graduate School of Public Affairs, and was founded in 1962 as the first school of public affairs at a public university. It was renamed in 2000 to honor former U.S. Senator and Washington State Governor Daniel J. Evans.
The Evans School is located in Parrington Hall on the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Parrington Hall opened in 1902 as the University's science building and is named after Vernon L. Parrington, an English professor at the University from 1908 to 1929. It underwent a $24M renovation in 2019-20 to modernize the historic facility, achieving LEED Gold standards. The facility reopened in September 2020 with new classrooms outfitted with the technology and spaces needed to support engaged learning and community discussions.
Academic Experience[]
Academic Programs[]
The academic programs at the Evans School are ranked among top public policy and management programs in the nation and feature world-renowned faculty teaching at the intersection of theory and practice. The curriculum and culture are defined by a tradition of rigorous study, innovative research, and, most importantly, a commitment to public service. These academic programs include:
- Masters Degrees in Public Administration (including an Executive program for mid-career professionals)
- Undergraduate Minor in Public Policy
- Ph.D in Public Policy & Management
- Joint & Concurrent Degrees
Concurrent degrees[]
The Evans School also offers concurrent master's degrees with other University of Washington programs, including:
- UW Foster School of Business
- UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
- UW School of Environmental & Forest Sciences
- UW School of Law
- UW School of Public Health
- UW School of Social Work
- UW Urban Design & Planning
Student Consulting Lab[]
For more than two decades, the Evans School Student Consulting Lab (formerly Public Service Clinics) has been producing program evaluations, strategic plans, policy analyses, and new program proposals that address the real-world needs of public, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private organizations. These students are not interns helping with day-to-day administrative tasks; they are project-focused professionals working independently with key guidance from faculty advisors and periodic assistance from the employing organization.[4]
Research Impact[]
Areas of Expertise[]
Evans School faculty and research specializations cover a broad array of disciplines related to public policy, management, and governance, including:
- Environmental Policy & Management
- International Development
- Metropolitan & Urban Policy
- Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy
- Public Finance & Budgeting
- Public Leadership, Management, & Decision-Making
- Public Policy Analysis & Evaluation
- Social Policy: Poverty, Education, and Social Welfare
Research Centers and Partners[]
In addition to the research work of individual faculty members, the Evans School research centers and research partners provide policy analyses for issues at the state, regional, national, and international levels.
- The Evans School Policy Analysis and Research Group
- Marc Lindenberg Center for Humanitarian Action, International Development, and Global Citizenship
- Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
- West Coast Poverty Center (a collaborative venture between the Evans School, the School of Social Work, and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington)
- William D. Ruckelshaus Center
Student Organizations[]
The Evans School Student Organization (ESO) serves as the liaison between the Evans School student body and the faculty and administration. ESO places students on most faculty committees and plays a key role in:
- Developing curriculum
- Hiring faculty members
- Shaping academic policies
- Evaluating courses and professors
- Setting degree requirements
Other student organizations include:[5]
- Evans Coalitions for Housing Outreach (ECHO)
- Evans Network of Women (Now)
- Evans People of Color (E-POC)
- Evans International Students Association (EISA)
- Graduate Environmental Policy Forum (GreenEvans)
- International Development Interest Group (IDIG)
- Partnership for Community & Diversity (PCD)
- Out in Public (OiP)
- UW International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Student Chapter
Elected Alumni[]
- Sally J. Clark, Former Seattle City Council Member
- Karen Fraser, Washington State Senator
- Bob Hasegawa, Washington State Senator
- Nicole Macri, Washington State Representative
- Joe McDermott (politician), King County Council
- Mark Mullet, Washington State Senator
- Marcus Riccelli, Washington State Representative
- Norman B. Rice, Former City of Seattle Mayor (1990–1997)
- Christine Rolfes, Washington State Senator
- Vandana Slatter, Washington State Representative
- , Seattle Schools Board of Directors
Accreditation[]
The Evans School's MPA program is accredited by NASPAA, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.
References[]
- ^ Wills, Antoinette; Bolcer, John D. (August 4, 2014). University of Washington. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-467-13182-7. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
- ^ "Top Public Affairs Schools; US News Best Graduate Schools". grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. New York, NU: U.S. News & World Report. 2020.
- ^ "The University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy & Governance tied for 6th best public affairs school in the country". Seattle, WA: University of Washington. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "Evans School Student Consulting Lab".
- ^ "Student Interest Groups".
External links[]
- Official website
- The Evans Policy Analysis and Research Group
- Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
- West Coast Poverty Center
- William D. Ruckelshaus Center
Coordinates: 47°39′27″N 122°18′37″W / 47.65750°N 122.31028°W
- Colleges, schools, and departments of the University of Washington
- Educational institutions established in 1962
- Public administration schools in the United States
- Public policy schools
- 1962 establishments in Washington (state)