The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is the school of

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of the

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, Washington. The school is named after former Washington State Governor and

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. The Evans School emphasizes

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and

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through its undergraduate minor, master's degree programs, doctoral program, and non-degree and certificate programs. , ''U.S. News & World Report'' ranked the Evans School as tied for 3rd out of 275 schools of public affairs. The ''U.S. News & World Report'' also ranked the Evans School for its expertise in the areas of Environmental Policy and Management (#2), Local Government Management (#18), Nonprofit Management (#5), Public Finance & Budgeting (#8 tie), Public Management & Leadership (#11), Public Policy Analysis (#14), Social Policy (#12), and Urban Policy (#27).

History and campus

The school was formerly known as the Graduate School of Public Affairs, and was founded in 1962 as the first school of public affairs at a public university. It was renamed in 1999 to honor former Washington State Governor and U.S. Senator

. The Evans School is located in Parrington Hall at the University of Washington in Seattle. Parrington Hall opened in 1902 as the University's science building and is named after

Vernon L. Parrington Vernon Louis Parrington (August 3, 1871 – June 16, 1929) was an American literary historian and scholar. His three-volume history of American letters, ''Main Currents in American Thought'', won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1928 and was one ...

, an English professor at the University from 1908 to 1929. It underwent a $24M renovation in 2019–20 to modernize the historic facility, achieving LEED Gold standards. The facility reopened in September 2020 with new classrooms outfitted with the technology and spaces needed to support engaged learning and community discussions.

Academic experience

Academic programs

The academic programs at the Evans School are ranked among top public policy and management programs in the nation and feature world-renowned faculty teaching at the intersection of theory and practice. The curriculum and culture are defined by a tradition of rigorous study, innovative research, and, most importantly, a commitment to public service. These academic programs include: * Master's Degrees in Public Administration (including an Executive program for mid-career professionals) * Undergraduate Minor in Public Policy * Ph.D. in Public Policy & Management * Joint & Concurrent Degrees

Concurrent degrees

The Evans School also offers concurrent master's degrees with other University of Washington programs, including: * UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
UW School of Environmental & Forest Sciences
* UW School of Law
UW School of Public HealthUW School of Social WorkUW Urban Design & Planning

Student Consulting Lab

For more than two decades, the Evans Schoo
Student Consulting Lab
��(''formerly Public Service Clinics'') has been producing program evaluations, strategic plans, policy analyses, and new program proposals that address the real-world needs of public, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private organizations. These students are not interns helping with day-to-day administrative tasks; they are project-focused professionals working independently with key guidance from faculty advisors and periodic assistance from the employing organization.

Research impact

Areas of expertise

Evans School faculty and research specializations cover a broad array of disciplines related to public policy, management, and governance, including:
Environmental Policy & Management

International Development

Metropolitan & Urban Policy

Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy

Public Finance & Budgeting

Public Leadership, Management, & Decision-Making

Public Policy Analysis & Evaluation

Social Policy: Poverty, Education, and Social Welfare

Research centers and partners

In addition to the research work of individual faculty members, the Evans School research centers and research partners provide policy analyses for issues at the state, regional, national, and international levels.
The Evans School Policy Analysis and Research GroupMarc Lindenberg Center for Humanitarian Action, International Development, and Global CitizenshipWest Coast Poverty Center
(a collaborative venture between the Evans School, the School of Social Work, and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington)
William D. Ruckelshaus Center

Student organizations

The Evans School Student Organization (ESO) serves as the liaison between the Evans School student body and the faculty and administration. ESO places students on most faculty committees and plays a key role in: * Developing curriculum * Hiring faculty members * Shaping academic policies * Evaluating courses and professors * Setting degree requirements Other student organizations include: * Evans Coalitions for Housing Outreach (ECHO) *Evans Network of Women (Now) *Evans People of Color (E-POC) *Evans International Students Association (EISA) * Graduate Environmental Policy Forum (GreenEvans) *International Development Interest Group (IDIG) * Partnership for Community & Diversity (PCD) *Out in Public (OiP) * UW International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Student Chapter

Elected alumni

* Sally J. Clark, Former Seattle City Council Member *

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, Washington State Senator * Bob Hasegawa, Washington State Senator * Nicole Macri, Washington State Representative *

Joe McDermott (politician) James Joseph McDermott (born July 1, 1967) is an American politician serving as a member of the King County Council. He previously served ten years as a state legislator, seven years in the Washington House of Representatives and three in the Was ...

, King County Council * Mark Mullet, Washington State Senator *

Marcus Riccelli Marcus Michael Riccelli (born June 7, 1978) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 3rd district. Riccelli is a graduate of Mead High School in Spokane. He rec ...

, Washington State Representative * Norman B. Rice, Former City of Seattle Mayor (1990–1997) * Christine Rolfes, Washington State Senator * Vandana Slatter, Washington State Representative * Stephan Blanford, Seattle Schools Board of Directors

Accreditation

The Evans School's MPA program is accredited by NASPAA, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

References

External links

*
The Evans Policy Analysis and Research Group

Cascadia Coastline and Peoples Hazards Research Hub (CoPes)

Center on Risk and Inclusion in Food Systems (CRIFS)

International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL)

William D. Ruckelshaus Center
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