Public Administration Program Residency
Good Trouble: Advancing Positive Impact in Public Service
Friday, November 7–Sunday, November 9, 2025
Kendall Cram Room #213, Lavin-Bernick Center, Uptown Campus, Tulane University
" Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. "
— Congressman John R. Lewis
The Annual Public Administration Program Residency marks the culmination of curriculum for students in the Tulane School of Professional Advancement’s Master of Public Administration degree program. Students assemble on the Uptown campus of Tulane University in New Orleans for three days of in-person networking, learning, and dialogue centered around the year’s theme: Good Trouble: Advancing Positive Impact in Public Service (2025). The residency features several exciting panels and experiences that foster connection with program faculty, fellow students, Tulane University and the City of New Orleans.
2025 Residency Agenda
7:30AM–9:00AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast with Faculty Meet & Greet
9:00AM–9:30AM
Opening Remarks & Dean’s Welcome
9:30AM–10:30AM
Icebreaker Collaboration Activity
10:30AM–11:00AM
Break
11:00AM–12:00PM
The Resilient Public Servant: A Fireside Chat with Jackie Shine
12:00PM–1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM–1:30PM
Reconvene and Overview of the Afternoon
1:30PM–3:30PM
Breakout Workshop Sessions
3:30PM–3:45PM
Closing Remarks for the Day
3:45PM–5:45PM
Optional Campus Tour & Break
5:45PM–8:00PM
Evening Programming at the Lake Theater
7:30AM–9:00AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00AM–10:15AM
Advancing Impact Through Non-Traditional Forms of Advocacy Panel
10:15AM–10:45AM
Break
10:45AM–12:00PM
Resiliency: Recovery & Economic Development Post-Katrina Panel
12:00PM–1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM–3:15PM
Public Service Activity
3:15PM–3:30PM
Break
3:30PM–4:30PM
Fireside Chat with Linda Chastang
4:30PM
On-Campus Programming Adjourns for the Day
6:00PM
Dinner at Dooky Chase Restaurant
8:00AM–9:00AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00AM–10:00AM
Alumni Perspectives with Marco Tejeda-Kemp & Mikyle Christian
10:00AM-11:00AM
Group Photo & Break
11:00AM–12:00PM
Closing Remarks
12:00PM
Lunch
FAQs
Please dress in business casual.
The purpose of the residency is to connect with leading experts, faculty, and your peers. We will not assign projects or homework because we want you to focus on making connections! All students will need to review some materials about the simulation exercise before they arrive in New Orleans. The program will provide these materials approximately two weeks prior to the start of the residency.
New Orleans is a great place to visit year-round. You can expect temperatures from the upper 70s to the mid-50s from October to November. Of course, be sure to check the local weather a few days before your trip.
Yes! We will provide breakfast and lunch at the residency.
If you’re planning to join us for the optional walking tour of the Tulane campus you should prepare for a 1.5 to 2 mile walk. You will need to walk a short distance from parking, or the ride share drop off location to the Lavin-Bernick Center for the residency sessions.
Experience New Orleans
New Orleans is a place like no other. It’s more than just a city. It’s a vibe! In this video, Tulane’s Guide to NOLA, Tulane School of Professional Advancement alumnus Jeff Schiffman offers tips on how to spend “one perfect day” getting to know New Orleans and Tulane University. Take notes as you learn all about what to see, where to go and what to eat during your visit to the Big Easy.
The Lavin-Bernick Center
The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life and The Commons (Building #29) is more than just a building. It is a hub for campus life that houses meeting space, campus programming, dining options, the Bookstore, student involvement opportunities, and lots of student resources. It strives to enhance the Tulane student experience by creating an innovative, dynamic and inclusive environment through quality facilities, programs, and services.
2025 Planning Committee Members
2024 Presenters
Keynote Speakers
Program Faculty & Staff
Tulane University follows all applicable federal, state, and local authority guidance for health and safety. You are welcome to wear a mask voluntarily at any point during the residency, and we will respect your decision.
