Golden Gate Celebrates 50 Years of Public Administration Program

On August 27, Golden Gate University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Public Administration program, according to a press release from the school. The event will feature a panel called “From Katrina to Baltimore: Effectively Responding to Emerging Public Administration Challenges,” which will address the heightened state of racial tensions across the United States and the increasing impact of natural disasters on communities, with a focus on community rebuilding, leadership creation, and preparedness. The panelists include GGU alumni Paul Figueroa, Assistant Chief of the Oakland Police Department, Kerry Jackson, Head of Security at the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, and Carlos Sanchez, Lieutenant at San Francisco’s District Attorney Office.

GGU’s Master of Public Administration program started in 1963 and was one of the first of its kind in the Bay area. Since then the program has received commendation from public officials like Diane Feinstein, San Francisco’s mayor for a decade and now a US Senator. GGU launched an Executive Master of Public Administration in 1999 and now includes specializations like Law Enforcement and Security and Judicial Administration.

Joaquin Gonzalez, organizer of the event’s theme and Public Administration Chair and Professor, emphasized the value of a seasoned responder’s wisdom. “A discussion on prevention is necessary as most actions are based on reaction. The panelists are not only GGU alumni but also seasoned first responders. We want to take the lead in educating the minds and hearts of a new generation of law enforcers and security experts. Our role at GGU is to educate leaders who make smart and practical decisions to address real-world challenges,” he said in a press release.

regions: San Francisco

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