Category: Public Policy

Top U.S. Customs official speaks to Public Policy students

SPC Public Policy student Nicolas Louis interacting with Commissioner Kerlikowske.
Public Policy

SPC Public Policy students met United States Customs and Border Protection Commissioner and St. Petersburg College alumnus R. Gil Kerlikowske at this week’s Public Policy Leadership Speakers Series luncheon. The 64 bachelor’s degree students in SPC’s Public Policy Administration program were the focus of the event, asking the commissioner questions about drug policy, human trafficking, … Continue reading Top U.S. Customs official speaks to Public Policy students →

Public Policy Leadership Speaker Series draws national and local officials

Public Policy

The Public Policy Leadership Speaker Series luncheons, organized by SPC Professor Jeff Kronschnabl, gives students the opportunity to engage with highly acclaimed professionals from local, state and federal government in an intimate setting. Recently, United States Customs and Border Protection Commissioner and St. Petersburg College alumnus R. Gil Kerlikowske was the featured speaker. Read more … Continue reading Public Policy Leadership Speaker Series draws national and local officials →

SPC and Seminole partner to train Public Policy students

Internships and Work Study, Public Policy

The City of Seminole and St. Petersburg College signed an agreement today that will place one SPC public policy student or graduate in a one-year paid position with the city each year starting Aug. 1. Each year for 10 years a new student/graduate will be selected for a position with the city. Recently passed by … Continue reading SPC and Seminole partner to train Public Policy students →

Public Policy student earns Cisco Certification, internship at Tech Data

Public Policy, Student Success Stories

St. Petersburg College’s Public Policy Administration program is not just about politics. Senior Rafael Murga will graduate this summer with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy but hopes to use the degree to pursue a career in technology. “My initial reaction is to say that this program changed the entire direction of my life — … Continue reading Public Policy student earns Cisco Certification, internship at Tech Data →

SPC Public Policy student gets new baby and new job in the same day

Peter Parapon
Public Policy, Student Success Stories

With his wife due to deliver their baby any day, and a job interview scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, SPC Public Policy student and United States Air Force Veteran Peter Parapon expected the coming week would be busier than usual. But when he woke up on Monday, Nov. 17, he could not have dreamed what the … Continue reading SPC Public Policy student gets new baby and new job in the same day →

Upcoming Public Policy and Legal Studies information sessions

Info Sessions, Paralegal Studies, Public Policy

Information sessions at St. Petersburg College offer a time to learn about specific academic programs; talk with students, advisors, faculty and administrators; tour facilities; and enroll in classes. Public Policy and Administration Information Session Monday, Feb. 9 5:30 to 7 p.m. Clearwater Campus 2465 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765 Paralegal Studies Info Session Thursday, Feb. … Continue reading Upcoming Public Policy and Legal Studies information sessions →

SPC Public Policy students share lunch with Sen. Latvala, former Rep. Hooper

Public Policy

From left: Rep. Ed Hooper, Sen. Jack Latvala, Dean Susan Demers, and students Mecca Bellmore and Adriana Hulland. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, St. Petersburg College hosted its sixth Public Policy Leadership Speakers Series luncheon on the Seminole Campus. About 100 people attended the event, including bachelor’s degree students in the Public Policy and Administration program. … Continue reading SPC Public Policy students share lunch with Sen. Latvala, former Rep. Hooper →