WHAT IPA CAN DO FOR YOU
The Institute for Public Administration (IPA) is a public service, education, and research center that links the resource capacities of the University of Delaware to the complex needs of governments, nonprofits, and the business community.
IPA's team of faculty, professional staff, and students offer...
Independent Research
We conduct neutral research on critical public policy and administration challenges to help inform implementation strategies that bring about impactful change.
Customized Deliverables
We provide client-oriented, timely, and thorough services. We build long-lasting working relationships and offer customized deliverables to meet your needs.
Student Collaboration
Graduate and undergraduate students work alongside IPA's faculty and professional staff and contribute research on client projects. Graduate students are available to intern directly with your agency.
IPA's core Public ServICE Programs
Let IPA cater our services to fit your needs
Organizational and Community Development
Increase the effectiveness of your organization or community with our trained facilitators as your guide.
- Comprehensive planning
- Mediation services
- Meeting facilitation
- Program and process evaluation
- Project management
- Strategic planning
Research and Analysis
Analyze issues in a variety of policy areas with our professional staff conducting empirical studies and assessments.
- Asset mapping
- Data collection and analysis
- GIS and spatial analysis
- Impact and market study
- Needs assessment
- Pilot project and implementation
- Policy and fiscal analysis
Education and Professional Development
Gain insight and build new skills through our customized educational programs.
- Civics education
- Conflict resolution
- Customized workshops and retreats
- Leadership development
- Public administration
- Skill development
Communication and Technical Skills
Build your organization's capacity by outsourcing your technical needs to our qualified team of professionals.
- Copy editing
- Data visualization
- Database development
- Graphic design
- Mapping
To learn more about ways IPA can support your organization, please contact Dr. Jerome Lewis, IPA's Director, by phone at 302-831-8971 or by email at jlewis@udel.edu.