Join us for the 16th Annual UCF Public Administration Research Conference (PARC).
In an effort to overcome the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by communities and leaders around the world, government and nonprofit organizations must plan a way forward that addresses the public policies, administrative procedures, and infrastructure shortfalls laid bare by the global pandemic. This requires flexibility and willingness to implement new opportunities and innovations during times of uncertainty that are being shaped by the continually evolving pandemic environment.
This year’s conference theme, “Promoting broadened prosperity, social equity, community resilience, and inclusive governance through policy reform and public service from local to global initiatives” offers an opportunity to present research, showcase practitioner field experiences, and hear from leaders working to protect public safety and security, ensure governance and stability, pursue resilience and sustainability, and preserve community and society. To this end, the 16th annual Public Administration Research Conference will host panels from the UCF Downtown campus and invite participants and attendees to join virtually in a hybrid format that brings together students, academics, and practitioners to steward conversations, facilitate information sharing, and build or reinforce collaborative partnerships and knowledge networks that will enable public sector adaptations, innovations, or solutions that are pragmatically informed, action-oriented, able to be implemented through local, national, and international initiatives.
Join us to present your research, share an insightful context, or inspire and support the next hard steps that propel global society, reinvigorate noble public purpose, and the lift local institutions that keep our communities.
Proposals may be research papers, case studies, best practices, etc. that address this conference theme in a wide range of public administration and policy domains, including, but not limited to: public policy, public administration, nonprofit management, human and social services, budgeting and financial management, emergency management, urban and regional planning, political science, and economic development.
The deadline for proposal submissions is January 2, 2022. Please submit your proposal(s) using this ONLINE FORM from your computer or smartphone. We request full contact information, an abstract (not to exceed 500 words), proposal title, and author(s). If you have logistical questions related to the conference, contact the CPNM Assistant Director, Mr. Justin Miller, at Justin.Miller@ucf.edu. If you have questions about the conference theme and/or proposal submission, contact the conference committee chair and CPNM Director, Dr. Maritza Concha, at Maritza.Concha@ucf.edu.
Conference Registration will open December 6, 2021. Please be sure to monitor your email for links on how to register for the conference.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, March 24th (afternoon and early evening)
- Pre-Conference Workshops (Registration Separate)
- Eminent Scholar Lecture featuring UF Alum, Mr. Scott Jenkins, Strategy Director for State Policy at Lumina Foundation (Registration Separate)
- Welcome Networking Reception and Poster Reviews at UCF Downtown
Friday, March 25th
- Hybrid Welcome Plenary, featuring Dr. David Fetterman
- Hybrid Concurrent Panel Sessions
- Hybrid Keynote Luncheon Address
- Hybrid Concurrent Panel Sessions (continued)
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