Truman School of Government and Public Affairs

Graduate research assistant, Liam Redinger, has published a policy brief, “Promoting the Least Restrictive Environment: The Impact of Restraint and Seclusion Policies on Students with Disabilities”. Redinger, a Master’s Student at the Truman School of Public Affairs, presents this brief at an important moment for the state of Missouri. On December 3rd, 2019, Missouri House Bills 1568 and 1569 were pre-filed, each proposing modifications to state provisions relating to seclusion and restraint policies in public schools.

U.S. Air Force Colonel Bryan Watson (BA Geography, ’93) received the MU College of Arts and Science 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award on Feb. 21, 2020, and the Political Science Department hosted a reception in his honor.

This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have brought distinction to themselves and to A&S through their accomplishments.

Mark C. White, State Specialist for Labor and Workforce Development and Interim Director of IPP, shone a spotlight on Missouri's static economy in a report entitled "Gross Domestic Product Trends in Missouri" last month. The brief highlights important GDP trends for Missouri and compares its progress against neighboring states and US Metro regions growthwise since the recession.

Congratulations to Kati Abbott, winner of the first College of Arts and Science Advisor of the Year Award!

Kati was officially recognized at 3 p.m on Feb. 18 in Jesse Wrench Auditorium as part of Arts and Science week. https://coas.missouri.edu/event/arts-and-science-week-2020

Associate Professor of Political Science, Stephen L. Quackenbush was invited to give the keynote address at a December 2019 conference at the Center for Security and Strategic Research in Latvia. The title of his address was International Conflict, Logic, and Deterrence.

Despite the proven benefits of career and technical education (CTE), many Missourians seem to have misconceptions about its worth in preparing the state’s future workforce. Two TSPA faculty members—Dr. Robert Russell and Dr. Mark White—worked with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to analyze the results of a statewide survey about perceptions of CTE.

The December 3, Inside Mizzou podcast featured 2 MSA leaders: President Jennifer Sutterer, a senior double majoring in political science and philosophy; and Senate Speaker Jacob Addington, a senior majoring in journalism. The ins and outs of the legislative process as well as the many unique ways MSA contributes to life at Mizzou are discussed.

Arts and Science senior Ali Abdulaziz has had no lack of involvement while here at Mizzou. On top of his political science major and military science minor, he is heavily involved with the MU Reserve Officer Training Corps, Mizzou Cannon Crew, Ranger Company, intramural sports, and he has been a primary trainer for United Service Dogs with Veterans.

The University of Missouri’s Model UN team earned the "Overall Best Delegation" award for the first time in the program’s history during the annual American Model United Nations (AMUN) conference. The winning 10-member student team traveled to Chicago to represent Sweden this year. They pair off into teams of two, each with a council and agenda they represent. The entire 10-member team earned the overall award.