Pi Alpha Alpha

In college I was a good student, but never at the top of the honor roll. I was always too busy working to worry too much about joining clubs and didn't understand the value of membership in honor societies and such.

So, recently I was honored to be asked to speak at the UTK Pi Alpha Alpha/East TN ASPA Awards luncheon. Eight very deserving graduate students were inducted into this prestigous honor society, including some of our former interns Christopher Shults and Andrew Morelock.

The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers.

Imagine my surprise when at the end of my presentation, I was presented with membership! Special thanks to Dr. Dave Folz and the faculty of the UTK MPPA program. I am a proud graduate.