CPD-Program-Goals

Program Goals

1. A program that represents the values of sustainability as a signature element of the public service mission of the Muskie School
• Sustainability in Curriculum
• Sustainability in Research
• Sustainability in Public Service
  
  
2. Recognized as a key resource in the planning profession in northern New England both for educating professionals in the region and influencing decision making in the region
• Extend degree and course offerings across the region
• Partner with professional associations to deliver non-credit training
• Undertake research and planning projects throughout the region
  
  
3. A regional and national innovator in research and outreach in applied sustainability
• Attract external funding for research and technical assistance activities related to sustainability
• Projects recognized for impacts beyond Maine
  
  
4. Prepared to handle a wide variety of jobs in the planning and development field and to evolve their professional lives as the field changes
   • Curriculum should reflect evolving planning related issues in both core and electives
   • Value added in the educational experience in social science basis, research, planning issue awareness, and professionalization
   • A diversity of internship and GA/RA assignments
   • Connecting students to planning professional organizations
   • Degree completions within 1 year of All-but-capstone status
   • Graduates employed in diverse roles and settings
     
     
5. Capable of engaging in mutual learning on complex issues with diverse populations
• Engage students in faculty research and public service projects
• Use courses to directly engage with communities
• Projects involving students address issues of urban and rural communities, and communities diverse in ethnicity, language, and income