The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs , commonly known as the La Follette School , is a public graduate public policy school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison . It offers master's degrees in public affairs and international public affairs, joint graduate degrees with other departments, and undergraduate certificates in public policy and health policy. The La Follette School is housed in the Observatory Hill Office Building and Sterling Hall.
21-701: The school was founded in 1967 as the Center for the Study of Public Policy and Administration by Clara Penniman , the first woman to chair the university's political science department, making it one of the longest established institutions by type for the specific study of public policy . In 1983 it was separated from the department by an act of the Wisconsin Legislature , which established an Institute of Public Affairs named for Wisconsin governor and U.S. senator Robert M. La Follette Sr. The Institute
42-655: A "nationally prominent scholar of taxation and public finance". Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs , commonly known as the La Follette School , is a public graduate public policy school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison . It offers master's degrees in public affairs and international public affairs, joint graduate degrees with other departments, and undergraduate certificates in public policy and health policy. The La Follette School
63-532: A PhD in political science. Penniman joined the faculty of political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1953. At that time she was the only woman to be a member of the political science faculty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. From 1963 until 1966 she was the chair of that department, and was the first woman to hold that position. In 1965, Penniman became the Vice President of
84-579: A capstone research project for real-world clients during the final semester. Students select one or more focus fields, such as public finance , health policy , public management , social and poverty policy, or international development . Students may enroll in joint degree programs with other university departments: An accelerated program allows undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to complete their first year of graduate study during their senior year. The undergraduate certificate in public policy allows undergraduate students at
105-550: A graduating student of the La Follette Institute of Public Affairs who wrote the most outstanding paper in public affairs. Penniman has been consistently described as one of the founding figures in the study of political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and in the American midwest generally, as well as being an important mentor to generations of students. The La Follette School has called Penniman
126-509: A greater focus on macroeconomics and international trade . Both are designed as two-year professional programs, with a capstone research project for real-world clients during the final semester. Students select one or more focus fields, such as public finance , health policy , public management , social and poverty policy, or international development . Students may enroll in joint degree programs with other university departments: An accelerated program allows undergraduate students at
147-574: A number of roles for the state government of Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin State Employment Service. During World War II , Penniman worked for the War Manpower Commission . Penniman's work for the state of Wisconsin lasted for 10 years. She then returned to school, receiving a BA and an MA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In 1954 she graduated from the University of Minnesota with
168-511: Is housed in the Observatory Hill Office Building and Sterling Hall. The school was founded in 1967 as the Center for the Study of Public Policy and Administration by Clara Penniman , the first woman to chair the university's political science department, making it one of the longest established institutions by type for the specific study of public policy . In 1983 it was separated from the department by an act of
189-647: The Midwest Political Science Association . She then became the President of the organization in 1966, and was the first woman to do so. This was years before the same milestone would occur in other major professional associations in American political science like the American Political Science Association , although Penniman was also the Vice President of that organization in 1971–1972. She
210-738: The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs . Penniman was the first woman to be the chair of the department of political science at the University of Wisconsin, and the first woman to be elected president of the Midwest Political Science Association . She was a specialist in taxation and public finance, publishing several books and articles on these topics. Penniman was born on April 5, 1914, in Steger, Illinois , to Alethea B. Penniman and Rae E. Penniman. She attended high school in Lancaster, Wisconsin . After graduating from high school, she worked in
231-594: The Wisconsin Legislature , which established an Institute of Public Affairs named for Wisconsin governor and U.S. senator Robert M. La Follette Sr. The Institute was upgraded to a School in 1999, and offers a relatively small class size from a competitive international admissions process. Two graduate degrees are offered by the La Follette School: The MPA is based around a core curriculum of policy analysis and development , public management , microeconomics , and statistics . The MIPA has
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#1732800748384252-561: The La Follette Institute of Public Affairs. Penniman served on several state commissions and in advocacy groups, including substantial involvement in the League of Women Voters at both the local and state level. Penniman published several books and articles on the topics of taxation policy and public finance, especially in the state of Wisconsin. These include State income tax administration (1959), The politics of taxation (1976), and State income taxation (1980). In 1974, Penniman
273-651: The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs #12 in the nation among graduate schools of public affairs. The school is recognized as one of the top-three leaders in the study of cultural and social policy , a field covering sociological elements in public affairs to federal social programs, planning, and implementation, along with the University of Michigan and Harvard University . 43°04′34.4″N 89°24′27.5″W / 43.076222°N 89.407639°W / 43.076222; -89.407639 Clara Penniman Clara Penniman (April 5, 1914—January 30, 2009)
294-573: The University of Wisconsin-Madison to apply a policy perspective to their major course of study. Students build a strong foundation for careers in government, nonprofit organizations, or the private sector. The undergraduate certificate in health policy focuses students on learning the core actors and issues facing the U.S. health care and public health systems. Students learn key methodologic approaches to generating and evaluating policy evidence in health. Many students interested in pursuing graduate training in health professional fields or public health find
315-476: The University of Wisconsin-Madison to complete their first year of graduate study during their senior year. The undergraduate certificate in public policy allows undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to apply a policy perspective to their major course of study. Students build a strong foundation for careers in government, nonprofit organizations, or the private sector. The undergraduate certificate in health policy focuses students on learning
336-418: The certificate program very relevant. The certificate programs are ideal for students seeking careers related to key domestic and international issues such as health policy, criminal justice, education, energy, environmental studies, finance, transportation, and poverty. It also prepares students to be engaged citizens, ready to use their talents to improve the world around them. For 2014, U.S. News ranked
357-650: The core actors and issues facing the U.S. health care and public health systems. Students learn key methodologic approaches to generating and evaluating policy evidence in health. Many students interested in pursuing graduate training in health professional fields or public health find the certificate program very relevant. The certificate programs are ideal for students seeking careers related to key domestic and international issues such as health policy, criminal justice, education, energy, environmental studies, finance, transportation, and poverty. It also prepares students to be engaged citizens, ready to use their talents to improve
378-580: Was also a member of the University Committee at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the Merger Implementation Study Committee which made recommendations for restructuring the state university system. In 1968, Penniman founded the Center for the Study of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and served as its first director. In 1983, the organization was renamed to
399-472: Was an American political scientist . She was a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1953 until 1984, and from 1974 onwards she held the Oscar Rennebohm Chair for Public Administration. Penniman was also the founder and first director of the Center for the Study of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which later became
420-475: Was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Public Administration. Penniman retired and became a professor emerita in 1984. However, she continued to publish well after her retirement; she was a co-author of the 1999 book Madison, An Administration History of Wisconsin's Capital City 1929-79 . Penniman is the namesake for several awards and prizes. The Penniman Prize is awarded annually to
441-462: Was upgraded to a School in 1999, and offers a relatively small class size from a competitive international admissions process. Two graduate degrees are offered by the La Follette School: The MPA is based around a core curriculum of policy analysis and development , public management , microeconomics , and statistics . The MIPA has a greater focus on macroeconomics and international trade . Both are designed as two-year professional programs, with
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