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| Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service | |
|---|---|
| Name | Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service |
| Established | 1995 |
| Type | Public |
| Parent | University of Southern Maine |
| City | Portland |
| State | Maine |
| Country | United States |
Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service is a public policy and public administration school within the University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine. It was named for Edmund Muskie, a former Governor of Maine, United States Senator, and United States Secretary of State. The School focuses on professional education, applied research, and public service partnerships with state and federal agencies such as the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Department of Justice.
The School traces institutional antecedents to the expansion of public administration programs at the University of Southern Maine during the late 20th century, influenced by the legacy of Edmund Muskie and policy networks connected to the Democratic Party (United States), the Kennedy administration, and the Johnson administration. Founding actions involved collaborations with the Maine State Legislature, the City of Portland (Maine), and civic organizations including the Maine Municipal Association and the Maine League of Conservation Voters. Over time, the School developed partnerships with federal entities such as the National Governors Association, the United States Department of Education, and the United States Department of Agriculture, and with regional institutions like the Maine Medical Center and the Maine Community Foundation.
The School offers professional degrees and certificates including the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Arts in International Policy, and graduate certificates in areas linked to agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Agency for International Development. Coursework and practicum placements engage with organizations including the Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Penobscot Indian Nation, and international partners such as the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union. The curriculum draws on public management models from literature associated with figures like Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Simon, and Elinor Ostrom, and incorporates case studies involving institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The School houses research entities that collaborate with agencies including the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency on topics like coastal resilience, public health, and policy evaluation. Centers have partnered with regional nonprofits such as the Island Institute (Maine), with academic collaborators including the University of Maine, the Colby College, and the Bowdoin College, and with national think tanks like the Brookings Institution, the Urban Institute, and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Research projects have been funded by programs administered by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the United States Department of Energy.
Governance of the School operates within structures of the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine System; oversight interacts with state authorities including the Maine State Legislature and the Maine Governor's Office. Executive leadership has included deans with prior experience in federal roles such as appointments at the United States Department of State and the United States Department of Homeland Security, and governance advisory boards have featured representatives from the Maine Business Roundtable, the Maine Humanities Council, and the Greater Portland Council of Governments.
Located in Portland, Maine on the University of Southern Maine campus, facilities include classrooms, research labs, and offices proximate to institutions like the Maine Medical Center, the Portland Observatory, and the Maine State Pier. Fieldwork and service-learning utilize regional sites including the Casco Bay, the Penobscot River, and municipal partners such as the City of South Portland (Maine) and the City of Lewiston. Library and archival resources link to collections at the Osher Map Library, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and statewide repositories including the Maine Historical Society.
Admissions processes align with graduate admissions standards used across the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine System, with applicants often holding experience in employment at institutions such as the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Portland (Maine), the Peace Corps, and international organizations like UNICEF. Student life connects learners with internship opportunities at the Office of the Governor of Maine, the Maine Department of Corrections, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, and nonprofit partners including Catholic Charities USA and the American Red Cross. Student organizations collaborate with networks such as the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the American Society for Public Administration, and the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.
Faculty and alumni include former public officials, scholars, and practitioners who have held positions with entities such as the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Notable figures associated through faculty appointments or alumni networks have worked with leaders and institutions like Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, Angus King, Susan Collins, Paul LePage, Janet Napolitano, Michael Dukakis, Edmund Muskie, Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Department of Education, and major nonprofit organizations including the Kresge Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.