Leadership & Engagement Opportunities

The Public Administration Graduate Student Association (PAGA) is the organization for all graduate students enrolled in the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers University–Newark. PAGA’s role is to help advance the educational, career, and social interest(s) of SPAA graduate students by offering a variety of academic, networking, and social events throughout the academic year.

For more information, visit: PAGA

This fundraising initiative takes place across all of Rutgers in the early spring of each year, with SPAA students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends supporting the school.

For more information on how to support SPAA during Rutgers Giving Days, visit: Rutgers Giving Days

The Rutgers University–Newark Debate Team, founded in 2008, is sponsored by the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) and the Office of the Chancellor, Newark. The team is open to undergraduate students at the university.

For more information, visit: Rutgers University–Newark Debate Team

The Rutgers University Senate is a university-wide deliberative body consisting of representatives of Rutgers faculty, students, staff, administrators, and alumni.

For more information on how to serve as a representative of SPAA, visit: Rutgers University Senate

The SPAA Advisory Board is composed of distinguished leaders from government, the nonprofit sector, the business world, and the greater Newark community who provide advice and support to the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers University–Newark. Board members assist the dean, faculty, and staff in monitoring and understanding emerging issues and opportunities in the Newark community, the state of New Jersey, the nation, and beyond. They also serve as a resource for assisting SPAA in its efforts to establish partnerships, raise funds, attract students, and enhance its reputation.

For more information, visit: SPAA Advisory Board

The mission of the School of Public Affairs and Administration Alumni Network (SPAAAN) is to enhance the professional growth of alumni and students through networking, community engagement, and mentoring, and to cultivate support for the School of Public Affairs and Administration.

For more information, visit: SPAA Alumni Network

The SPAA Student Ambassador Program is a multi-level leadership opportunity for SPAA undergraduate and graduate students who believe and live in the values of competence, diversity, knowledge, ethics, and service. SPAA Ambassadors represent the School of Public Affairs and Administration in diverse activities that include admission, public engagement, marketing, and recognition events.

For more information, visit: SPAA Student Ambassador Program