The Baruch College Faculty Handbook

Last updated on 11/21/2002

Mission Statement

School of Public Affairs

The mission of the School of Public Affairs is to
enhance the performance of governmental and nonprofit institutions
in New York and the nation in the interest of effective and equitable
public service and public policy in a diverse society. Using insights
from theory, research, and practice, we are a multidisciplinary
community of scholars engaged in teaching, research, and outreach
to achieve this mission.

We place special emphasis on educating responsive and accountable
leaders who combine managerial expertise, creative and critical
thinking, and rigorous analysis in the formation and execution of
public policy. The School also serves as a site for debate and reflection
on issues of public importance to New York and the world beyond.

(Adopted by the School of Public Affairs, November 21, 2002.)