Teaching Public Administration Conference:

The purpose of the conference is to promote excellence in teaching though shared experience and research. The conference serves as a source of expertise for professors, administrators, students and practitioners concerned with (1) the preparation of the next generation of professionals in public service and (2) developing professional competency and leadership in individuals currently associated with administration of public and non-profit organizations.

From a research perspective the conference has had arrangements with journals, such as the Journal of Public Affairs Education (JPAE) to feature a symposium on the annual teaching conference. Following the annual conference, participants have been encouraged to submit papers for review and publication.

Starting in 2011, the conference proposals will be subject to a peer review process. Conference papers will be published in the "TPAC Annual Proceedings."