The mission of the Department of Public Administration is to strengthen the knowledge and skills necessary for professional and ethical public and nonprofit management through our scholarship in teaching, research and service. We seek to be the preferred program of choice and nationally recognized, providing the highest quality education for careers in public and nonprofit management based on a contemporary curriculum, innovative instruction, scholarly and applied research and community service. As part of the School of Public and Global Affairs (SPGA), we are committed to strengthening the knowledge and skills that enhance the management and leadership capacity of individuals pursuing public service careers.

Contact Information:

Kurt Thurmaier, Presidential Engagement Professor and Chair
Northern Illinois University
Department of Public Administration
DeKalb, IL 60115

Phone: 815-753-0183
Fax: 815-753-1541
Email: ktur@niu.edu

Denise Burchard, Assistant to the Chair

Phone: 815-753-6149
Email: dburchard@niu.edu

Website: mpa.niu.edu