ASU School of Public Affairs advances excellence in governance by creating, sharing, and applying knowledge of public administration. In support of this mission, we are committed to enabling students to analyze public problems, communicate, collaborate, make decisions, and manage public institutions effectively, ethically, and democratically. We are dedicated to teaching and providing continuing education at times and locations appropriate for working students and practitioners. We serve by identifying emerging public issues, applying research to public programs, disseminating information, and proposing solutions to public problems; assisting public, private, and nonprofit organizations; facilitating community discourse on public issues; contributing to public affairs scholarship; and fostering the next generation of public affairs scholars.

The School of Public Affairs provides faculty and skilled practitioners in the field, so students receive the highest quality instruction. The optimum mix of faculty and skilled practitioners makes it possible to build theory and practice into the learning environment. The School’s academic integrity and quality of instruction are maintained regardless of delivery method or location.