SPPA Graduate Student Groups

​School of Public Policy & Administration graduate students have many opportunities to engage in research and service learning activities that enrich their education and increase their professional skills.

SPPA's student groups offer wonderful chances for student networking while participating in meaningful activities. All SPPA students should participate in some, or all, of the student groups in order to get the most out of their time in SPPA!

​SAPA is the official SPPA student organization. SAPA is dedicated to:

• Facilitating communication between the faculty, staff and students of the SPPA
• Advocating for the interests of SPPA students by providing a representative forum for their opinions
• Participating in the development and formation of policy and practices as they relate to students of the School
• Making recommendations to the administration of the School on all matters determined pertinent to students
• Participating in the professional development of SPPA students
• Providing social and networking opportunities to SPPA students
• Engaging constructively in the community on a local, regional and national level to improve administration and the development of policy.

Learn more about the Student Association of Policy and Administration and get involved!

NVPA is a student-run organization that publishes an online scholarly journal New Visions for Public Affairs and hosts an annual research symposium. The journal features articles and other written works of SPPA students at the University of Delaware. 

Students from other University of Delaware departments also contribute written work to the journal.

Learn more about NVPA, including submission details and information on the annual symposium.

IAEM@UD is the University of Delaware’s student chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers, a professional organization devoted to advancing the art and science of emergency management.

In keeping with the principles of a profession, emergency management blends theory and practice for addressing urgent social problems related to risk, hazard, and disaster. IAEM@UD hosts a variety of events and programs each academic year, and is housed in the Disaster Research Center. Learn more about IAEM@UD and sign up for email updates.