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| John Glenn College of Public Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Name | John Glenn College of Public Affairs |
| Established | 2006 (as college; school origins 1969) |
| Parent | Ohio State University |
| Type | Public |
| City | Columbus, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
John Glenn College of Public Affairs is a public policy and public administration college within Ohio State University located in Columbus, Ohio. The college offers professional and academic degrees and houses research centers engaging with federal, state, and local institutions such as White House, United States Congress, Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Health, and City of Columbus. Its namesake, John Glenn, a former U.S. Senate member and NASA astronaut, lends a historical and political prominence shared with institutions like Harvard Kennedy School, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Syracuse University Maxwell School, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, and University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
The college evolved from the School of Public Policy and Management founded at Ohio State University in 1969, tracing antecedents to programs linked with Merrill Center, Mershon Center, and collaborations with Columbus Metropolitan Library patrons. In 2006 the entity was renamed to honor John Glenn following endorsement by figures including Ted Strickland and Governor Bob Taft, aligning with broader trends seen at Columbia University and Stanford University where named schools reflect donor and civic relationships. Over decades the college expanded partnerships with agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and non-governmental organizations like The Brookings Institution, RAND Corporation, and Urban Institute.
The college administers professional degrees including the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), and PhD in Public Policy and Management, modeled after programs at Indiana University O'Neill School, University of California Berkeley Goldman School, and University of Chicago Harris School. Cross-listed concentrations link to centers and departments such as Fisher College of Business, Moritz College of Law, College of Engineering, and College of Arts and Sciences. Joint and executive options mirror curricula used by Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Wharton School, and Syracuse Maxwell, with certificate programs emphasizing policy analytics, nonprofit management, and emergency management relevant to entities like Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Red Cross.
Research hubs housed within the college collaborate with federal partners like National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health, and with think tanks including Brookings Institution and Heritage Foundation on topics ranging from public finance to urban resilience. Centers and institutes focus on areas related to transportation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and civic engagement, partnering with Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Department of Homeland Security, and Google. Projects have produced work cited by U.S. Supreme Court, Congressional Budget Office, Government Accountability Office, and municipal planning bodies such as Columbus City Council.
Faculty draw from backgrounds in elected office, academe, and practice, including former staff from U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, former officials from Department of State, and scholars with appointments tied to American Political Science Association and Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. Administration includes deans and directors who have engaged with leaders such as Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, John McCain, Nancy Pelosi, and state policymakers. Visiting scholars and lecturers have come from institutions including Yale University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and global partners such as University of Oxford and London School of Economics.
Students participate in experiential learning through internships with U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio Governor's Office, City of Columbus, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and NGOs like United Nations agencies and World Bank. Student organizations mirror national associations such as Pi Alpha Alpha, American Society for Public Administration, and National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration chapters. Admissions criteria emphasize professional experience, academic preparation, and standardized indicators akin to other public policy schools; matriculants have gone on to roles in U.S. Department of Justice, World Health Organization, Peace Corps, and major law firms and consultancies including McKinsey & Company and Deloitte.
Alumni hold positions as elected officials, agency leaders, and nonprofit executives, interacting with entities like U.S. Congress, Ohio General Assembly, Columbus City Council, Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission, and philanthropic organizations such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ford Foundation. Graduates include mayors, state cabinet members, and senior staff who have worked alongside figures like Sherrod Brown, Mike DeWine, John Kasich, Sheriff Zach Klein, and leaders in public health responding to crises with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coordination. The college's research and alumni network inform policy debates in arenas including transportation safety reform, public finance, and urban development in collaboration with entities like American Planning Association, National League of Cities, and U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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