Metropolitan College of New York’s School for Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) has a duly charted chapter of the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration known as Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA). MCNY’s PAA’s purpose is to encourage and recognize outstanding and accomplishments (students and faculty) in the field of public affairs and administration; to promote the advancement of education and practice in the art and science of public affairs and administration; and, to foster integrity, professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of government and related public service activities. Membership shall be limited to those students pursuing the Master of Public Administration, (in both the General Administration or Emergency Management program) at Metropolitan College of New York. The MCNY chapter shall include the following classes of membership: students, alumni, faculty, and honorary. Following induction, all such members are deemed members of the national honor Pi Alpha Alpha society.
Students who complete the MPA with a final GPA of 3.7 or higher (no rounding) are eligible for induction. Students’ GPAs and final eligibility are confirmed by the PAA faculty advisor ONLY after the student has officially applied for graduation with the Registrar. At that time, eligible students will be notified of their induction nomination and will be asked to complete the application process. Inductions are held once a year in June for Summer, Fall, and Winter graduates of that commencement year.
For more information, contact Dr. Sophie Lee at sophie.lee@mcny.edu