KU News Release

LAWRENCE — Sixty-four public employees successfully completed the University of Kansas’ Certified Public Manager Program for 2010.

Kim Goodnight, Ford County commissioner, addressed the graduates during a Nov. 18 ceremony at the Kansas Union. They represented management at all levels of government and public-oriented organizations.

The Certified Public Manager Program leads to a national certification of management excellence. The program is offered through KU’s Public Management Center in Topeka, part of the university’s nationally ranked Department of Public Administration. More than 1,100 students have graduated from the program since it began in 1993.

The 300-hour curriculum is designed to enhance the skills of high-potential managers and focuses on the competencies needed for dynamic leadership in public service. The 2010 graduates met two to three days a month for one year beginning in January and attended classes in Hays, Overland Park and Topeka.

“The world of public service has become very dynamic in light of changing economic, demographic and social conditions,” said Charles Jones, director of the Public Management Center. “Managers face unprecedented challenges when it comes to defining and advancing the public good. The Certified Public Manager Program prepares students for these challenges by encouraging intellectual incisiveness, providing management frameworks, promoting renewed dedication to integrity and public service and through opportunities to network and gain self-confidence.”

“I am inspired by the leaders that have graduated from the CPM program,” said Terri Callahan, program director. “Their passion, dedication and commitment to public service shines through in the way they manage, the programs they deliver and the people they serve.”

The 2011 program will be offered in Topeka, Johnson County and southwest Kansas (rotating between Liberal, Garden City and Dodge City) beginning in January.

For information or to register, contact the Public Management Center at (785) 296-2353 or e-mail Callahan at tcallahan@ku.edu.

Graduates who granted permission to release their names are listed below. To view more information, use scroll bars at the bottom of the table or use left and right arrow keys.