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"The leadership knowledge I gained was invaluable. On top of that, as a working professional, being able to complete classes one Saturday a month and do most of the work in the evenings and on weekends allowed me to continue to work full time and apply what I was learning directly to my work. The in-person classes created an opportunity to meet new people and gain new ideas and thoughts. I made so many new connections that have already proven valuable.

One of my papers was on the lack of workforce in broadband and what that could mean for µÛÍõ»áËù in terms of loss of funding from federal investments. As a result, I was included in a project with OU and Hocking College to ensure our region of the state was working toward training and workforce needs. The leadership knowledge I gained has helped me become a better project manager. I am more efficient with my time and with the time of those around me.

The highlight of my experience at µÛÍõ»áËù was getting to know the wonderful instructors and all my peers—I have so many connections now!

I wish I would have done the program sooner in my career. Not only has it provided invaluable leadership, project management and speaker engagement techniques, but all those combined have allowed me to find a great job and shine in my field. You cannot go wrong!"

"From the outset, the program impressed me with its comprehensive curriculum, which seamlessly blended theoretical concepts with real-world applications. The faculty members, with their diverse expertise and dedication to student success, fostered an intellectually stimulating environment. Their commitment to cultivating critical thinking and analytical skills has been instrumental in shaping my understanding of public policy, governance and administration.

The ability to learn how data is used in research to formulate logical conclusions has catapulted my career—I can effectively focus on factual information to render decisions rather than personal opinions toward legislation.

I would say, by far, µÛÍõ»áËù's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is the most comprehensive program for public administrators. Being named after Senator Voinovich, the dedication to public service is clearly identifiable with its diverse faculty and staff who are focused on helping professionals increase their expertise and become better administrators.

The sense of community within the MPA program is truly exceptional. The faculty, staff and fellow students created a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where everyone was encouraged to share ideas, challenge assumptions and grow together. The networking opportunities provided by the program have been invaluable, connecting me with professionals and graduates who have become mentors and sources of inspiration. My continuous contact with former instructors also played a significant role in my success both as an elected official and government consultant."

"While there are many highlights of my experience at µÛÍõ»áËù, one that stands out is the development of the final paper for my portfolio. I was able to choose a topic that was centered on my professional work and take the time to research an area that I found to be incredibly interesting.

If you plan to work in government or have a government-adjacent role, contracting with the public sector or advocating for public policy reform, this program will bring much clarity and understanding to your work. While individuals can attend training and learn through experience, my opinion is that nothing prepares public servants for their role in the same way as an MPA. The online program at µÛÍõ»áËù is a step above.

The MPA program was the perfect complement to my work. At the time, I was positive my role would not intersect with finance, and my career goals could not have been further from a CFO role. As my career has transformed, I work with budgets on a daily basis as a department director. From writing state and federal grants to ensuring my organization’s grantees are on track to meet their goals, public budgeting is an integral competency."