Schultz to Lead the Development of the Legislative Leadership Academy
After a legislative tour around state government in Missouri, Kelly Schultz returns to MU as a member of the Truman School staff.
Schultz is returning to the university as the Director of the Legislative Leadership Academy as a joint appointment with the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and MU Extension & Engagement. This brand-new position will serve as a bridge between the Missouri General Assembly and the university. Schultz will also support political science and public affairs undergraduates in locating internships.
PhD Student Stays Balanced
Graduate Student Masters the Art of Balance: Juggling PhD Work with Passion for Skating
A Well-Orchestrated Routine
TSGPA Student Living the Dream...in Paris.
The past few years have been a whirlwind of change and self-discovery for many, and one Truman School student, Blake Bixby, has a story that many will find familiar. The pandemic prompted a reassessment of his professional goals, leading to a transformative journey that highlights the flexibility and opportunities offered by the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs.
TSGPA Hosts Book Conference for Laron Williams' upcoming book “Voter Perceptions of Party Positions: Theory, Data, and Empirical Strategies.”
In an exciting initiative, the Truman School hosted a book conference on Friday, November 3rd. The conference focused on the manuscript co-authored by Laron Williams (TSGPA Professor), David Fortunato, and Thiago Silva, titled "Voter Perceptions of Party Positions: Theory, Data, and Empirical Strategies."
IPP Presents at the Annual Conference for the American Evaluation Association
Author: Emmie Harcourt
Congress could elect a bipartisan non-member Speaker to break the partisan stalemate
Professor Zug has written a timely article concerning the leadership change in the US House of Representatives and how to break the partisan stalemate that dominates the way the House operates. He writes, "One of the most curious provisions of the Constitution is that the Speaker of the House is not formally required to be a sitting member of that chamber.
IPP Staff co-author Practice Perspectives on Care Coordination in Rural Settings
Author: Kristi Ressel
In 2021, a team of MU researchers, including Kristi Ressel, former IPP Senior Research Analyst and Beau Underwood, Truman School doctoral student, conducted interviews of staff and administrators in rural Missouri health and health care organizations. They sought to understand how rural Missouri organizations implement care coordination that integrates social services with health care.