Advance communities through planning, talent, workforce, and organizational initiatives
The PPMC engages with government professionals, elected officials, non-profit organizations, and community members to further develop their professional skills and help them stay relevant in their fields. Our trainings, events staffing, and management assistance makes the PPMC a valuable extension of your team.
Core services of the PPMC Talent Initiatives team:
- Curriculum and Instruction Support
- Administration and Staffing Support of Conferences, Events, and Programs
- Association Management
- Workforce Development Project Oversight
- Development and Delivery of Training Series Events
Contact
Talent and Professional Services Manager
Public Policy and Management Center at Wichita State University
(316) 978-6338
Associations & Conferences
The PPMC provides full-service management and logistical support for professional associations in the areas of membership, board support, professional conferences, facilitation, marketing, website and more.
The Kansas Government Finance Officers Association (KSGFOA) partners with Wichita State University’s Public Policy and Management Center to provide membership development and operational support for the association. In addition, WSU staff provides conference planning, board support, marketing assistance and financial management support to the association.
The Kansas Museums Association (KMA) is the statewide organization for museums, historical societies, art galleries, nature centers and zoos, and is administrated by PPMC staff members. KMA is the primary provider of professional development education, advocacy, networking opportunities, and information for Kansas museums.
Since 1991, the Public Policy and Management Center at Wichita State University has
managed and conducted professional development for the City Clerks and Municipal Finance
Officers Association of Kansas (CCMFOA).
The Kansas/IIMC Municipal Clerks Certification Institute and Master Municipal Clerks Academy respond to the professional development needs of all municipal clerks and their office staff in Kansas. The courses offer theoretical and practical guidance in public administration, social and interpersonal concerns and special topics.
The City Clerk and Municipal Finance Officers Association of Kansas holds it annual Spring Conference providing professional development opportunities to City Clerks across the state of Kansas. These sessions are approved by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for education points to allow the clerks to continue to work towards their professional designations.
In 1992, the Kansas County Clerks’ and Election Officials’ Association (KCCEOA) invited
the Public Policy and Management Center at Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs to collaborate
in the design and development of a certification institute for county clerks in Kansas.
The result was the Sanborn Institute, a three-year institute covering professional development in public management, interpersonal
skills, and technical skills. In 1995, the Sanborn Master Academy was added to offer continuing education for certified county clerks.
The Workforce Innovation Conference is jointly hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Board of Regents and features a series of presentations and workshops aimed at enhancing and improving workforce solutions in the State of Kansas.
Connect with local government management professionals from across Kansas to learn about the latest topics and trends relevant to you. Learn best practices in zoning and economic development. Network with colleagues and delve into ideas to elevate your community. Need not be a KACM member to participate.
The PPMC is proud to provide various levels of planning, delivery, and support of the following projects:
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- Sedgwick County Fire Department Testing and Assessment Center
- Wichita Fire Department Testing and Assessment Center
- Networked For Change Conference
- Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas
- To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards Banquet
- Sedgwick County Supervisors Training Series
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas - Wichita Open Title Sponsor - event support