The Askew School is one of America 's most prestigious doctoral programs, with a national and international reputation for teaching and scholarship.

In a January of 2005 article published in the Journal of Public Affairs Education (drawing from articles published in the nineteen PA journals associated with sections of the American Society for Public Administration from 1993-2002) ranked the Askew School fourth in the country for faculty research productivity. We are also the only PA School in the country that houses two PA journals; both of the editors are top notch in their fields. Associate Professor Kaifeng Yang is managing editor for Public Performance & Management Review and Professor Jim Bowman edits Public Integrity covering issues of ethics in public service.

Our program is especially known for involving students in research. This same January article also ranked the publishing prowess of graduate students in programs across the country, and our students ranked third in the country for the ten year period. This academic year over fifteen Askew School graduate students have presented their research papers at regional and national public affairs conferences, getting substantial funding from the Askew School to participate in these professional meetings. We are also funding nearly thirty master's and doctoral students as research and teaching assistants to enable them to focus on their graduate studies. Out of state students can apply for in-state residency after living for one year in Florida which also lowers the cost of graduate education.

The April 2009, U.S. News and World report Best Graduate Schools guidebook ranked the Askew School's MPA program 27th overall, while the public management specialty ranked 11th nationally and the public finance and budgeting specialty ranked 16th.

Currently, former Governor Reubin Askew holds the Askew Eminent Scholar Chair and is an active faculty member. With thirteen full-time faculty members, the Askew School has two named professorships, held by Dr. Rick Feiock and Dr. Fran Berry .


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