Public and community service operates within a demanding array of challenges. Many of these challenges are disruptive forces that originate from well beyond jurisdictional boundaries yet call upon local, state and national institutions to respond. In response to the disruptive forces, we witness the initiation and creation of new kinds of public service designs and partnerships. This article outlines the diversity of member institutions the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and the role each play in enhancing public service in their communities. The article assesses how NASPAA - as a global institution - plays a role in advancing public service education globally by engaging members to establish common standards of educational practices and setting expectations for program outcomes. The article outlines current and future program practices that need to be encouraged in order to address disruptive forces and maintain program strengths in public service education that make a difference in our communities.
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