College of Community and Public Service

Welcome

The College of Community and Public Service was formed in 2004 as part of the University's reorganization. However, the five units included within the College have been around for years and, in many cases, even decades. They represent most of the professional disciplines from the social sciences - the School of Criminal Justice; the School of Public, Nonprofit, and Health Administration; the School of Social Work; the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management; and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Dr. George Grant, Jr. began his service as Dean of the College June 2008 - bringing with him expertise from both collegiate and community public service venues.

Our Mission
To educate students for professional careers through excellent teaching, learning, scholarship and service that promote just and democratic communities, and ethical and effective leadership.

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Graduate Studies Top Awards

Graduate Dean’s Citation Awards For CCPS:


Academic Excellence in the Major
Dolores Catlin, MPA
Ian Fields, Criminal Justice

 Outstanding Master’s Thesis
Brandon Kramb, Criminal Justice

Outstanding Master’s Final Project
Kristin Linscott, MPA

Excellence in Service to Community or Profession
Mike Goorhouse, MPA

Excellence in Leadership and Service to GVSU
Selma Tucker, MPA
Ian Fields, Criminal Justice

Graduate and Professional Student Award for Outstanding Faculty Mentor
Priscilla Kimboko, professor in the School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration