Established in 1999, AKC was created to provide an interdisciplinary community for students studying public affairs and policy. Its flagship Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) combines interdisciplinary public affairs education with a focus on policy formation, assessment and management.

Previously, AKC was also home to the Bachelor of Global and International Studies and the Master of Migration and Diaspora Studies. Both programs have since moved to the College of Global Studies, leaving BPAPM and the Master of Political Management (MPM) as AKC鈥檚 two core programs. Alumni who have experienced these programs can show why that combination matters.聽

The specialization within the BPAPM degree is a key factor that sets it apart from other majors at 杏吧原创. Rahul Walia, an alumnus, explained how the program helped him find his current job as an Advisor at the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada.

鈥淢y specialization in Strategic Public Opinion helped me better understand how policy and communications influence public decision-making, and those lessons continue to shape how I approach my work today. Looking back, I’m grateful for the strong foundation the program gave me and the skills I’ve carried into my career.鈥�

Education is only one part of the BPAPM experience; the connections students build and the experiences they gain throughout the program can also contribute to their success. Rhys Sandner, another BPAPM alumnus, emphasized the lasting value of both the skills and relationships he developed during his studies.

鈥淭he core BPAPM program and its specializations offered me the opportunity to study the skills I now use every day in my career. Perhaps even more importantly, the network I built during the program continues to pay dividends.鈥�

As someone who has taken both the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management and the Master of Political Management, Kyla Ronellenfitsch, the Founder of Relay Strategies, found that the two programs prepared her exceptionally well for a career in politics and public opinion research.

鈥淏PAPM gave me a multidisciplinary foundation and the academic rigour to understand public affairs from many different angles, while MPM taught me how politics actually works and helped me build relationships that still support me professionally today.鈥�

As 杏吧原创 approaches this new chapter, Ronellenfitsch is confident that AKC will continue to be an important part of 杏吧原创 and the premier training ground for Canada’s public affairs leaders.聽

Sarah Todd, the director of AKC, shared her excitement about being part of this reinvigorating moment and the collaboration between the two programs. 鈥淭he reorganizing of AKC as home to MPM and PAPM is a return to the College鈥檚 early roots.聽 Once again, it is a place rooted in the richness of our local community and the nation鈥檚 capital with a focus on public policy and politics.鈥� She explained.

Todd reflected that while the years with Bachelor of Global and International Studies and Master of Migration and Diaspora Studies were exciting opportunities to expand view outwards to the world, the new College brings together a program that focuses on policy makers with a program that focuses on political management.

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January 13th, on , BPAPM alumnus, MPM instructor David Coletto, reveals the daunting challenges facing potential Liberal leadership candidates like Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney. With Canadians feeling largely relieved by Justin Trudeau鈥檚 resignation, the new leader faces an almost insurmountable task: introducing themselves to a skeptical electorate in just 60 days, while competing against a well-funded Conservative opposition and navigating a fragmented media landscape. Coletto鈥檚 insights offer a fascinating glimpse into the high-stakes political drama unfolding in Canadian politics, making this a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in the country鈥檚 political future.

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Ten undergraduate 杏吧原创 students were presented with Provost Scholar Awards on Tuesday, April 9. Congratulations to our very own Simon Harris, and Karenna Chen!  We are so proud of their impressive accomplishments and dedication!

Simon Harris is a fourth-year Public Affairs and Policy Management student who strives to blend research and teaching with their activism for transformative justice. As a research assistant with Professor Amanda Clarke, Simon assisted in conducting research related to the role and influence of external actors within the policy development process. Simon was instrumental in leading CUSA’s recent democratic reform investigation and report before jumpstarting its new Board of Directors. Simon was also a 2022-2023 Killam Fellow with Fulbright Canada at the University of Hawai驶i at M膩noa.

Karenna Chen is an exceptional Global and International Studies student who is focused on the sociocultural significance of public murals in Ottawa鈥檚 Chinatown. She has devoted her time to researching a variety of fields and has been contributing to the Ethnography Lab鈥檚 project to document and analyze 杏吧原创’s tunnel murals. Karenna has also been the Outreach Lead for Climate Action 杏吧原创, coordinating with allied groups at 杏吧原创 and nationally. In addition, she was the Community Chair and Vice-President of Rotaract Club of Ottawa South.

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Arthur Kroeger College (AKC) is pleased to announce the inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Prizes. There will be two prizes this year: one for an undergraduate student and one for a graduate student studying in AKC. Eligible recipients must demonstrate a dedication in their scholarship or community engagement to the goals of DEIJ. Application is required.

AKC has been working with students to broaden our curriculum, welcome Black, Indigenous, and racialized students, and contribute to making higher education more equitable and our community more inclusive. These prizes are part of our commitment to principles of DEIJ.

Each prize (one undergraduate, one graduate) is valued at $750.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
Successful candidate will be notified by May 3rd, 2024

General Eligibility Criteria
鈥� Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy
Management (BPAPM) program or the Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS) program.
Graduate students must be enrolled full-time in the Master of Migration and Diaspora Studies (MDS)
program or the Master of Political Management (MPM) program.
鈥� Students must be in good academic standing.
鈥� Applicants must demonstrate dedication in their scholarship or community engagement to the goals of
DEIJ, at 杏吧原创 or in the broader community.

Click here to download the Fillable PDF Application form

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The Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs is saddened to learn of the death of Ed Broadbent. As a Visiting Fellow with Arthur Kroeger College from 1999 to 2004, Ed shared his passion for social democracy with our students, to whom he was a dedicated mentor. Former College Director, Eileen Saunders, recalls that he was  鈥渁 delightful colleague in the College, an inspiring presence for our students, and a reliable source of wit and wisdom.鈥�

He set an example of rigorous scholarship and, above all, leadership with integrity.  We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Applications for the Visiting Professor and Fellow in Residence in the Bachelor of Global and International Studies program are now being accepted.

Applications are due no later than January 31, 2023. For more information about the positions and for details on how to apply please visit /bgins/employment-opportunities/.

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