The University is also an associate member of the Inter-University Consortium for Research in Political Behavior. The Institute of Public and Urban Affairs, a member of the Conference on University Government Research, undertakes special studies in urban and administrative problems. Under the joint supervision of agency directors and the course instructor, students are assigned to work in various government agencies. A wide variety of administrative positions with government and community agencies are available to public administration graduates. Types of planners include land use, urban redevelopment, transportation, and surface planners.
Managers conduct the business of cities, counties, and other government and community agencies.
Policy analysts include housing, environmental urban renewal, communications, housing and neighborhood conservation, and staff analysts. Personnel and labor relations specialists hold positions with various public and community agencies. Budgeting and public finance planners may be employed by all types of public agencies. To further explore career options in this field, visit the Career Services Website. The faculty also encourage students to become involved in election campaigns, local political activities, nonprofit agencies, and school district governmental affairs.