Dr. Betsy Goulet
Clinical assistant professor emerita, Dr. Betsy Goulet
received this year's Dr. Tai R. Shin and
Molly Berendt
Ms. Molly Berendt, MPA’19, will receive
a Rising Star Alumni Award on Friday,
Bob Smith
Dr. Bob Smith, full professor of public administration travelled to china

Child Advocacy Studies Minor

The CAST (Child Advocacy Studies) minor was created as a collaborative approach to training and educating front line professionals and the next generation of child welfare practitioners. The core UIS CAST courses are certified by the ZERO Abuse Project and UIS CAST students are eligible for a certificate as proof of their knowledge, skills and abilities in child maltreatment prevention and intervention. Upon completion of the 15-hour minor, students are eligible to receive credit for both the minor at UIS as well as the certificate awarded externally.

Public Procurement Management Graduate Certificate

Public procurement is a sub-field of public administration emphasizing purchasing, supply chain management and project management through practical strategies, proper planning and collaborative execution.

The National Institute for Public Procurement accredits the certificate. It prepares students with the coursework necessary to become a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).