School of Political Science and Public Administration Joined by International Experts

 

In an effort to develop the school into a world reputed one, the School of Political Science and Public Administration has invited four international experts to work as its counselor: Professor Thomas Lauth, Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs at University of Georgia, Professor Jeffrey Straussman, Associate Dean of the department of Public Administration at Maxwell, Syracuse University, Professor Jonathan Breul, Senior Fellow at IBM Center for the Business of Government and formerly Senior Advisor to the Deputy Director for Management in the Office of Management and Budget in the Executive Office of President Clinton, and Professor Lan Zhiyong at the Public Administration School of University of Arizona. A ceremony was held for their appointment on the morning of June 17 at the Liangqiuju Hall where Ren Jiantao, Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs at Sun Yat-sen University, awarded them the letter of appointment. All of them expressed that they were willing to provide various counseling service and international cooperation support for this school.

In terms of discipline ranking, the Department of Public Administration at Maxwell and the School of Public and International Affairs at University of Georgia have both been rated among top 3 in the states. Therefore, the appointment of deans at these two universities is of great importance for the school’s development.