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Social Equity Leadership Conference SELC

Over the last 25 years, the National Academy of Public Administration’s (NAPA) Social Equity Leadership Conference (SELC) has brought practitioners, scholars, public servants, policymakers and students together to advance social equity policies and initiatives. 

National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)

The National Academy of Public Administration is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan organization established in 1967 and chartered by Congress in 1984. To carry out this mission, the Academy draws on the knowledge and experience of its nearly 1,000 Fellows, including former cabinet officers, members of Congress, governors, mayors, and state legislators, as well as prominent scholars, career public administrators, and nonprofit and business executives.

School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA)

The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) Rutgers University-Newark is consistently ranked as a top school for public management and leadership and is recognized as one of the world’s leading research institutions in public administration. Students from across the region and around the globe come to Rutgers SPAA to experience a world-class education from renowned faculty, to learn cutting-edge knowledge and skills, to advance their careers, and to help create a better world.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)

An international leader in educating for justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to a diverse student body in a vibrant urban setting, equipping students to pursue advanced study and meaningful, rewarding careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Questions?

For any questions about SELC 2026, please contact us at selc.2026@newark.rutgers.edu.