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George W. Romney Institute of Public Management

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1998-

Administrative History

The George W. Romney Institute of Public Management is a program designed to create graduates who exemplify the ideals of George W. Romney.

A professional education in public administration at Brigham Young University began in the mid-1960s with a Master of Science degree offered through the Department of Political Science. Within ten years, in an effort to better prepare students for careers in the public sector, the degree was changed to a Master of Public Administration and administered by the recently established Institute of Public Management. The Institute emphasized a vital focus on improving management practice in government, communities, and other arenas for public service, and later became part of the newly established BYU School of Management (later named the Marriott School of Management). In 1998, the Institute was renamed in order to reflect the values and work ethic of George W. Romney, former governor of Michigan. Romney’s ideals of public service, volunteerism, personal integrity, and working for the greater good encapsulate the goals of the Institute. The George W. Romney Institute of Public Management seeks to create graduates who will exemplify these ideals as servants to the public.

Citation:
BYU Marriott School: MPA Program, 11/23/2010: "About the Romney Institute" (administrative history, name authority) http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mpa/overview/about

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

George W. Romney Institute of Public Management oral history and book project, approximately 1949-2007

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7639 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains transcripts of interviews and other research materials for a book project on George Romney. Includes book excerpts in which Romney is mentioned, maps and information on research locations, and deeds of gift. All pertain to George Romney's life and career. Dated approximately 1949 to 2007.

Dates: approximately 1949-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7639, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management collection on George W. Romney

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