A Note from the ChairpersonFor almost 40 years we have been preparing students for applied, professional careers in cities as managers and administrators, planners, economic development directors, and community development specialists. Our alumni serve on the staff of more than 90% of the Minnesota cities with populations over 10,000. Our emphasis on active learning and using the community as our classroom has resulted in several awards, such as the Stephen B. Sweeney Award from the ICMA and the IISAC Microcomputer Innovation Award for Local Government. Each year our students serve the surrounding communities through studios, community-based problem-solving courses, and internships. Our faculty are actively engaged with the professional associations and with nonprofit and government agencies around the region. We are always looking for new projects, new opportunities for our students, additional ways to partner with our region. Let us know how we can help you.
Tony Filipovitch, Chair
