Advancing Excellence in Public Service

ASPA is the leading interdisciplinary public service organization that advances the art, science, teaching and practice of public and nonprofit administration. ASPA has a diverse membership of approximately 8,000 practitioners, academicians, and students. It serves as the principal arena for linking theory and practice within the field of public administration. ASPA leaders believe that by embracing new ideas, addressing key public service issues, and promoting change at the local, federal, and international levels, the society can enhance the quality of lives worldwide.

Chicago - Where ASPA Began

The Greater Chicago Chapter is part of the national American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). Since 1939, ASPA has been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. ASPA's mission is to:

  • Advance the art, science, teaching, and practice of public and non-profit administration.
  • Promotes the value of joining and elevating the public service profession.
  • Build bridges among all who pursue public purposes.
  • Provide networking and professional development opportunities to those committed to public service values.
  • Achieve innovative solutions to the challenges of governance.

Membership in the Greater Chicago ASPA Chapter is free with your ASPA membership. And remember to follow us on Facebook.

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Since 1939, ASPA has been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. It is an advocate for greater effectiveness in government, agents of goodwill and professionalism, publishers of democratic journalism at its very best, purveyors of progressive theory and practice, and providers of global citizenship.

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