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Public Administration COMMUNITY Advisory Committee

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The Public Administration Community Advisory Committee (PACAC) lends continuing support to the MPA and DPA programs at VSU. The committee consists of managers drawn from federal, state, and local agencies and not-for-profit organizations. Members of the PACAC provide invaluable assistance in a variety of areas, including providing internships, employment opportunities for MPA and DPA graduates, and curriculum advice.

The VSU Public Administration Community Advisory Committee (PACAC)  held its Spring Awards meeting on April 6, 2011 at the VSU University Center. Dr. Ray Perren received the Loyee W. Turner Outstanding Public Official award, Sarah Kuck and Penelope Schmidt received the Hugh C. Bailey Outstanding DPA Student awards and Traycee Martin received the Hugh C. Bailey Outstanding MPA Student award..

PAAC 2011

Dr. Gerald Merwin presents Penelope Schmidt with the Hugh C. Bailey Outstanding DPA Student award.

Sarah Kuck, Gerald Merwin

Dr. Gerald Merwin presents Sarah Kuck with the Hugh C. Bailey Outstanding DPA Student award.

Dr. Ray Perren receives award

Judge H. Arthur “Mac” MacLane (l) and James McGahee present Dr. Ray Perren (r) with the Loyee W. Turner Outstanding Public Official award.

PAAC 11

Dr. Gerald Merwin presents Traycee Martin with the Hugh C. Bailey Outstanding MPA Student award.