WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Established in 1973, IPA addresses the policy, planning, and management needs of its partners through the integration of applied research, professional development, and the education of tomorrow's leaders. IPA is a research and public service center in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration at the University of Delaware.
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A Message from the Director
Here at the Institute for Public Administration, we are proud to lead public service programs and research projects that improve the quality of life for all Delawareans. Please browse our website to explore IPA's...
- Resources—Explore recent publications, search the Delaware Municipal Directory, and visit the Complete Communities Toolbox
- Student Opportunities—Learn more about our internship opportunities on and off campus.
- Upcoming and Past Events—Sign up for future opportunities and view recordings of past training workshops.
- Alumni Spotlights—Read stories about our incredible alumni and how their time at IPA prepared them for their careers.
- Staff and Student Bios—Get to know our IPA staff and student interns by reviewing our profiles.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions about IPA. I can be reached by phone at 302-831-8971 or by email at jlewis@udel.edu.
—Jerome R. Lewis, Director
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UPCOMING EVENTS
student opportunities at IPA
IPA’s faculty and professional research staff collaborate with students—both graduate and undergraduate—in public service and applied research projects that make a difference in the lives of citizens in Delaware and beyond.
Our students put theory into practice by contributing to federal, state, and local government-sponsored research projects and programs.
Making a Financial Pledge
In the fall of 2021, IPA established the Jerome Lewis Director’s Fund. Your gift will continue IPA's mission by supporting:
Career development opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students
Research, training, and technical assistance programs for state and local governments
Forums for public, private, and nonprofit sector stakeholders to consider and envision the future for communities in Delaware and beyond
Honor IPA’s commitment to the education and development of public service leaders by donating to the Jerome Lewis Director’s Fund today!
contact iPA
The Institute for Public Administration has three Delaware locations—its primary offices are in Graham Hall and the DGS Annex on the University of Delaware's Newark (main) campus with a satellite location at the Lewes campus.
Newark Campus
IPA's primary office is located in Graham Hall.
- Mailing address: 180 Graham Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716
- GPS address: 111 Academy Street, Newark, DE, 19716
- Phone: 302-831-8971
- Fax: 302-831-3488
- E-mail: ipa@udel.edu
IPA's Water Resources Center and planning team are located within the DGS Annex, at 261 Academy Street, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716.
Lewes Campus
IPA's Lewes office is located off Pilottown Road in the Pollution Ecology Lab on the Hugh R. Sharp campus of the University of Delaware.
FIRST STATE INSIGHTS Podcast
On IPA's podcast First State Insights, staff members explore diverse topics that impact Delawareans through interviews with experts in their fields.
Find First State Insights on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.