Hello, Tarleton MPA Nation and all our Blog Readers:
I hope you all had a great, yet challenging, fall 2017.
The MPA program grew even more for spring 2018, and beyond, with four (4) of our students graduating, but almost 20 new students were admitted.
That is awesome.
Thank you all for putting the word out about our MPA program. Our reputation is growing and the demand is growing with it. In our new cadre of students we have several international students as well. Welcome.
By now, I hope you have all registered for spring 2018 courses. Or, you're thinking about joining our program. :)
We have full line up scheduled for spring, summer and fall 2018. If you're interested in joining the MPA nation at Tarleton, just let me know and I will be happy to visit with you about our program and applying for admission to TSU.
Great times ahead.
On behalf of Dr. Jackie Abernathy, our adjunct professors and I, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy, safe and prosperous New Year!
Dr. G. M. Cox
Director, MPA Program
gmcox@tarleton.edu
(817) 484-4395
Hi Dr. Cox,
ReplyDeleteI am Jennifer Troub and I am currently enrolled in MAPA 5322 and MAPA 5301 this semester. I hope you enjoyed your break and I look forward to a great semester.
Hello Dr. Cox,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Tiffany Mow and I am one of the new students this semester. I am currently enrolled in MAPA 5300 and MAPA 5301. I have been reading about the many adventures and opportunities available,and am very excited to be a part of this program.
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ReplyDeleteDr. Cox,
ReplyDeleteI am currently taking your Public Administration (intro MAPA 5300) class on Monday nights. It was great to meet you in class this week, I can't wait to see what the semester brings. - Lara Price
Hello and Good Afternoon,
ReplyDeleteThis is Robert Evans in MAPA 5301(Organization Behavior). I tried a lengthy attempt at a recruitment post and it disappeared in Google space somewhere.
I just wanted to put the word out that the MPA program has had so many instances of timely information and learning that it surprises even me, a career army guy. As a City Manager, classes like budgeting, human resource management, and organizational behavior have all had instruction that was directly useable during the class.
This is truly a useful program for those interested in public administration. I also believe it is a perfect fit for many of our recently retired military people to use many of the skills they first needed while they were in uniform.
Thank you for your help and I hope to keep seeing everyone while improving on my education over the coming years.
v/r,
Robert Evans
City Manager
Karnes City, Texas
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ReplyDeleteI had a bumpy first semester. Being out of school for so long I got rusty in a lot of areas. But it has been a learning experience.
ReplyDeleteDr. Cox,
ReplyDeleteFirst semester MPA student here at Tarleton. Very excited to get this journey going and absorb as much knowledge as possible. Enrolled in your intro course and advanced ethics this semester. Hope you have a great summer!!!
-Apolonio Narvaiz
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteI am in my second semester and have learned so much already. I am currently in Dr. Cox's Intergovernmental Relations online and Managing Critical Social Problems. Looking forward to the readings and discussions.
Lee Tipton
Happy and nervous to be back in graduate studies again. I am looking forward to broadening my perspective of governmental entities and their relationships to each other as well as the interaction with my fellow graduate colleagues!
ReplyDeleteKevin Denney
Hello fellow classmates,
ReplyDeleteI am Gabrielle McDonald, I am so excited to be back in school and even more excited for the opportunities it will bring. This is my first semester in grad school so I am a little nervous, but some of your comments put me at ease. I am currently taking MAPA 5300 with Dr. Cox. I am hoping that with the resources he provided I can learn to learn again and be a successful student.
I wish you all a great semester!
Gabrielle McDonald
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteThe new year has arrived and a new semester. I am excited to be in Organizational Behavior with Professor Jarrell and Public Budgeting with Professor Pewitt. Hope everyone returning for the Spring 2019 semester has a great one.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI completed two semesters so far and have learned so much! I am now in Organizational Behavior and Statitistical Methods with Professor Jarrell. I'm hoping we all have a successful semester!
Hello!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first semester as an MPA student. I was going for my MBA but realized that's not the path I really want. I am taking Organizational Behavior with Dr. Jarrell and I am really enjoying the class. I hope everyone has a productive semester!
Heather Hanson