Evans School of Public Policy and Governance

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, also known as the Evans School, is a school of public policy and management at the University of Washington named after former Washington state governor and US Senator Daniel J. Evans.

Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
Parrington Hall
Established1962[1]
School typePublic
DeanJodi R. Sandfort (January 2021)
LocationSeattle, Washington, United States
Enrollment450 (350 MPA, 75 EMPA, 25 PhD)
Faculty57
USNWR ranking6 (tie)
Websiteevans.uw.edu

The Evans School emphasizes policy analysis and management through its undergraduate minor, master's degree programs, doctoral program, and various non-degree and certificate programs.

As of 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Evans School as tied for 6th out of 275 schools of public affairs and tied for 3rd among public universities. The U.S. News & World Report also ranked the Evans School for its expertise in the areas of Environmental Policy and Management (#2), Local Government Management (#15), Nonprofit Management (#8), Public Finance & Budgeting (#7), Public Management & Leadership (#9), Public Policy Analysis (#12), Social Policy (#7), and Urban Policy (#16).[2][3]

History & Campus

The school was formerly known as the Graduate School of Public Affairs, and was founded in 1962 as the first school of public affairs at a public university. It was renamed in 2000 to honor former U.S. Senator and Washington State Governor Daniel J. Evans.

The Evans School is located in Parrington Hall on the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Parrington Hall opened in 1902 as the University's science building and is named after Vernon L. Parrington, an English professor at the University from 1908 to 1929. It underwent a $24M renovation in 2019-20 to modernize the historic facility, achieving LEED Gold standards. The facility reopened in September 2020 with new classrooms outfitted with the technology and spaces needed to support engaged learning and community discussions.

Academic Experience

Academic Programs

The academic programs at the Evans School are ranked among top public policy and management programs in the nation and feature world-renowned faculty teaching at the intersection of theory and practice. The curriculum and culture are defined by a tradition of rigorous study, innovative research, and, most importantly, a commitment to public service. These academic programs include:

  • Masters Degrees in Public Administration (including an Executive program for mid-career professionals)
  • Undergraduate Minor in Public Policy
  • Ph.D in Public Policy & Management
  • Joint & Concurrent Degrees

Concurrent degrees

The Evans School also offers concurrent master's degrees with other University of Washington programs, including:

Student Consulting Lab

For more than two decades, the Evans School Student Consulting Lab (formerly Public Service Clinics) has been producing program evaluations, strategic plans, policy analyses, and new program proposals that address the real-world needs of public, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private organizations. These students are not interns helping with day-to-day administrative tasks; they are project-focused professionals working independently with key guidance from faculty advisors and periodic assistance from the employing organization.[4]

Research Impact

Areas of Expertise

Evans School faculty and research specializations cover a broad array of disciplines related to public policy, management, and governance, including:

Research Centers and Partners

In addition to the research work of individual faculty members, the Evans School research centers and research partners provide policy analyses for issues at the state, regional, national, and international levels.

Student Organizations

The Evans School Student Organization (ESO) serves as the liaison between the Evans School student body and the faculty and administration. ESO places students on most faculty committees and plays a key role in:

  • Developing curriculum
  • Hiring faculty members
  • Shaping academic policies
  • Evaluating courses and professors
  • Setting degree requirements

Other student organizations include:[5]

  • Evans Coalitions for Housing Outreach (ECHO)
  • Evans Network of Women (Now)
  • Evans People of Color (E-POC)
  • Evans International Students Association (EISA)
  • Graduate Environmental Policy Forum (GreenEvans)
  • International Development Interest Group (IDIG)
  • Partnership for Community & Diversity (PCD)
  • Out in Public (OiP)
  • UW International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Student Chapter

Elected Alumni

Accreditation

The Evans School's MPA program is accredited by NASPAA, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

References
  1. Wills, Antoinette; Bolcer, John D. (August 4, 2014). University of Washington. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-467-13182-7. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  2. "Top Public Affairs Schools; US News Best Graduate Schools". grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. New York, NU: U.S. News & World Report. 2020.
  3. "The University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy & Governance tied for 6th best public affairs school in the country". Seattle, WA: University of Washington. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  4. "Evans School Student Consulting Lab".
  5. "Student Interest Groups".

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