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    Student Opportunities

    Take Advantage of all the Marxe School Has to Offer

    Often it’s the time spent outside of the classroom that can add the most value to your university experience. That’s why the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs offers numerous opportunities to gain work experience, study abroad, and network with classmates here in New York City and beyond. Want be a Marxe assistant, study abroad, or join a student organization? Explore these and many other ways to complement your education.

    Clubs and Organizations

    The college experience shouldn’t be limited to classes and homework; join one of the Marxe School’s many student organizations and learn how to network, build leadership skills, and form relationships that can last a lifetime.

    Each of our student clubs has its own Facebook page. We encourage you to “like” the page, and use it to sign up, engage, and maintain connections with other members.

    The MPA Club is dedicated to building community among graduate students pursuing MPA degrees at Baruch College. The Club hosts social and professional networking events throughout the year. All current MPA students are welcome and encouraged to get involved.

    Learn more at: facebook.com/groups/BaruchMPAClub/

    The MIA Club is committed to creating educational and networking opportunities for graduate students at Baruch College interested in international affairs and future MIA alumni.

    Learn More at: facebook.com/groups/2000308553616499 

    The HEA Club of Baruch College promotes community building among Baruch and other students, alumni, and higher education professionals. The club meets and hosts events to provide opportunities for networking, and educational and professional development.

    Learn more at: facebook.com/groups/baruchheaclub/

    The IMPACT Club brings awareness to political and social issues on campus, and offers its members various workshops on networking, career skills, and mentorship.

    Contact MSPIA.BSPA@baruch.cuny.edu to learn more.

    Baruch Grad Pride Society promotes the representation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Straight-allied graduate students in and around Baruch College, and raises awareness about issues affecting the community through professional development, civic engagement, and advocacy programming.

    For more information, contact baruchpride@gmail.com or go to facebook.com/baruchpride

    Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration and invites eligible graduate and undergraduate students in public affairs to apply each spring semester. All memberships are national with a local chapter affiliation. PAA is run by NASPAA and recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, public policy, and public affairs. Membership is open to both graduate and undergraduate students who meet the criteria for eligibility.

    Eligible students will be contacted by the Marxe Advisement Team and invited to apply.

    Graduate students must have completed at least half of their Master of Public Administration program, with an overall grade point average of 3.70 or higher at the time of application. The GPA will not be rounded up to 3.70–it must be at least a 3.70 to be eligible. For graduating students, pending final semester grades will not be considered for membership. Invitations are sent out every April and October to those who qualify. There is an induction ceremony each June.

    For more information, please contact MSPIA.Advisement@baruch.cuny.edu.

    Nu Lambda Mu International Honor Society was established by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council to recognize students dedicated to the study of nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship/enterprise. Its mission is to advance the study of nonprofit organizations and their function in society, and to promote scholarly achievement among those who engage in these academic pursuits.

    For more information, please visit their website or contact Professor John Casey.

    Internships

    Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to obtain public service experience by interning in government or the nonprofit sector. Students are eligible to earn academic credit for internships while developing employable skills and aptitudes.


    MPA and MIA students with less than one year of administrative experience are first required to complete PAF 9195 Public Affairs Internship for three credits.

    MSEd-HEA students with less than one year of administrative experience are first required to complete PAF 9322 Higher Education Administration Internship for three credits.

    Visit Marxe Career Services for additional internship support.


    BSPA students are eligible to complete multiple internships for elective credit. Three internship programs are recommended:

    City Council Internship

    Involves a once-per-week seminar and work in the office of a New York City Council member for eight hours per week for eight weeks. Students learn about the legislative process and obtain a unique perspective on community issues. The current instructor for PAF 5452 is former New York City Council Member and New York State Senator, Prof. Thomas Duane.

    New York State Legislature Internships

    Students experience first-hand the law-making process and constituent services. Interns reside in Albany, and are assigned to work full-time for legislative offices, contribute to a policy forum, and participate in a mock legislative session. There are separate Assembly and Senate programs. Students receive a stipend and 15 credits for PAF 5001. The deadline for the Assembly and Senate programs are early November. Notifications of acceptance are made in December.

    Hagedorn Internship

    Students attend a weekly seminar and work for 10-hours per week in a nonprofit organization. Students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.00 to register for PAF 5452. Each intern is awarded $1,500 upon completing the job assignment, funds permitting. The internship is offered in the fall and spring semesters.

    For more information, please contact MSPIA.BSPA@baruch.cuny.edu

    Fellowships

    Baruch College’s Office of National and Prestigious Fellowship Advising can help guide you through the steps to any kind of fellowship, from building your connections to faculty, to refining your initial ideas and all the way through the stages of writing your proposal.Fellowships offer incredible opportunities to expand horizons, broaden knowledge, and increase value as a future employee or degree candidate.  There are hundreds of different scholarships and fellowships available to qualified students that can be found on Baruch’s Searchable Fellowships Directory. Please contact Baruch’s Fellowship Advisor to identify which programs are ideally suited to your background and goals.

    Professional Associations

    All students are offered the opportunity to apply to nationally recognized professional organizations or to earn professional certifications. Each year, students are also encouraged to apply for funding to attend professional public policy and educational research conferences. Attending these conferences allows for networking with peers and faculty from other universities globally, and first-hand immersion in key public policy issues and research themes.

    (available for Marxe graduate students only)
    The Marxe School provides some limited funds for graduate students to travel to conferences if they either present their work or otherwise participate in the conference program, for example, as panel participants.

    Learn more about the application process and apply for the grant


    The AAPOR is the leading professional organization of public opinion and survey research professionals in the U.S., with members from academia, media, government, the nonprofit sector, and private industry.

    AAPOR offers students discounted memberships. Membership includes a one-year subscription to Public Opinion Quarterly, all AAPOR mailings, and full access to AAPORnet, a member-only listserv. Renewals for students are $25/calendar year. Students also save on AAPOR’s annual conference registration fees.

    Explore member benefits, AAPOR’s Career Center, and AAPOR’s New York Chapter.

    AAPOR Student Travel Award

    AAPOR offers student travel awards to those in need of financial support so that they may attend the annual conference and experience this important educational and collegial event.

    Learn more about awards eligibility and the application process.


    Topics must be related to the study of multi-national/multi-cultural/multi-lingual survey research (e.g., 3M survey research), or to the theory and methods of 3M survey research, including statistics and statistical techniques used in such research.

    Learn more about award eligibility and the application process


    The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is a national research society that strives to advance knowledge about education, encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.

    AERA offers two types of student memberships:
    Members (Voting) Graduate Student Members: Any graduate student may be granted graduate student member status with the endorsement of a voting member who is a faculty member at the student’s university. Graduate students who are employed full-time are not eligible.

    Affiliates (Non-Voting) Student Affiliates: Any student may be granted student affiliate status with the endorsement of a voting member who is a faculty member at the student’s university. Students who are employed full-time are not eligible.

    Learn more or join AERA
    Explore external fellowship and funding opportunities at AERA
    Join AERA’s graduate student listserv to stay current on happenings and conversations with AERA graduate students around the country.
    Graduate students interested in exploring opportunities in professional development, mentoring, and networking are encouraged to explore AERA’s Graduate Student Council.
    To ask a question, email the AERA Membership Team or call (202) 238-3200.


    The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education.

    APPAM’s student membership option is available to students enrolled in a policy related program at an institution of higher education. Membership ensures exposure to the cutting edge of policy analysis and management issues that affect all policy professionals. The Marxe School offers 20 free memberships to APPAM per year to both undergraduate and graduate students. Memberships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students can only receive a free membership once and are not eligible for free renewal.

    To apply please complete this form.

    For questions please contact diana.lazov@baruch.cuny.edu.

    Learn more about student membership benefits and rates
    Explore APPAM career resources


    The American Political Science Association (APSA) is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 13,000 members in more than 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments, and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe to deepen our understanding of politics, democracy, and citizenship throughout the world.

    Explore ASPA membership rates, career resources, and individual membership benefits.

    Learn about APSA and non-APSA internship programs and databases. (Some are specifically targeted to minority students, undergraduates, etc., while others are general programs for any interested student.)

    Learn more about the APSA Graduate Student Connection, a key component of APSA’s mission to support political science education and professional development


    The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) is a U.S.-based, national and international association that connects scholars, teachers, and practice leaders interested in research on nonprofit organizations, voluntary action, philanthropy, and civil society.

    Explore ARNOVA membership benefits and grants and scholarships for participation at ARNOVA’s annual conference. ARNOVA student membership rate is $60.

    Register here

    ARNOVA Career Center
    View a list of all jobs currently posted, search for job postings that fit the characteristics you’re looking for, have job postings automatically sent to your e-mail address, and/or post your resume for prospective employers.


    The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration. ASPA’s four core values are Accountability and Performance, Professionalism, Ethics and Social Equity.

    Each year, ASPA’s Section for Women in Public Administration (SWPA) awards up to three $500.00 scholarships to students at the PhD or master’s level or a practitioner to help defray the costs associated with attending the ASPA Annual Conference. Questions and applications should be emailed to meghna.sabharwal@utdallas.edu.

    Founders’ Fellows Program
    This signature program supports the participation of up to 15 students at the annual ASPA conference and their development as future public administrators. Contact Jeannie Jeffries at (202) 585-4310 or jjeffreis@apsanet.org for more information.

    Further ASPA Opportunities and ResourcesExplore student opportunities at ASPA
    Learn more about ASPA Public Service Careers Resource


    NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability in student affairs. Whether you’re an undergraduate student just starting to think about a career in student affairs or you’re in your final year as a doctoral student, NASPA offers a range of affordable membership options that will you help you on your way to becoming a student affairs professional.

    Join NASPA or see a full list of student member benefits
    For more information or answers to your questions, contact the Membership Department at (202) 719-1161 or membership@naspa.org.

    The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) creates opportunities and changes the landscape of student affairs in higher education. By mentoring students from traditionally underrepresented and historically disenfranchised populations, NUFP diversifies and broadens the pipeline of professionals.

    Or contact Director of Member Engagement and Student Initiatives, Nathan Victoria at nvictoria@naspa.org or nufp@naspa.org.

    Access the NASPA Career Center


    The Marxe School is a member of NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration). NASPAA is the global standard in public service education. It is the membership organization of graduate education programs in public policy, public affairs, public administration, and public and nonprofit management. It is the recognized global accreditor of master’s degree programs in these fields. NASPAA’s twofold mission is to ensure excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service.

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