Mission Statement

The mission of the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs and its degree programs is to empower the next generation of public and nonprofit leaders, advance knowledge about public life and policy, and engage communities across our city, nation, and world to foster effective, inclusive institutions and societies.

Strategic Vision for the 21st Century

The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs’ faculty recently adopted a 5-year strategic plan to address global challenges while enhancing and expanding the School’s historic role in New York City

The main elements of the plan are as follows:

• Firmly establish Marxe as one of the most highly engaged schools in its field
• Keep Marxe degrees at the forefront of public and international affairs education
• Continuously improve student experience beyond the curriculum
• Improve faculty research productivity
• Build, sustain, and diversify the resource base

View the Strategic Plan 2023-2028 in progress
View the Marxe School’s full strategic plan [PDF]
View the Marxe School’s diversity strategic plan [PDF]
View Baruch College’s full strategic plan [PDF]

The Marxe Dean’s Advisory Board serves as the critical connection between students, and public policy education and research. As a globally and professionally diverse team, members are engaged in a broad range of policy and administrative programs, representing the full range of the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs’ academic programs.

Beyond impressive credentials, and breadth and depth of real-world experience, the Board acts as “ambassadors” of the School’s mission by providing insight on key emerging issues and trends in the public sector.