Chair in Law, Pepperdine University Viewpoint Diversity in American Higher Education: How Far Left to Go?, Past Speakers Include: Jon Shields, Associate Professor, Claremont McKenna College; Samual J. Abrama, American Enterprise Institute; Gerard Alexander, University of Virginia; Eliot Cohen, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; James Gimpel, University of Maryland, Samuel Goldman, The George Washington University Honor Society The School of Public Policy has a chapter of the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society. Pi Alpha Alpha is the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration which was created to recognize and promote excellence in the study and practice of public affairs and administration. Affiliations Institutional Member: The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management The National Association for Schools of Public Affairs and Administration The Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program Associate of Professional Schools of International Affairs Public Interest Technology University Network University Network for Collaborative Governance Partners The School of Public Policy is a student recruiting partner with: Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Young America’s Freedom Foundation (YAF) Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) City Year Alumni University Partner Golden Key International Honour Society Millennium Momentum Foundation Rangel International Affairs Program Teach for America Training Program Partners: International City/County Management Association (ICMA) California Police Chiefs Association International Association of Government Officials (iGO Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Distinguished Visiting Faculty While the faculty of the School of Public Policy is drawn from leading academics and practitioners in the various fields of public policy, a distinctive feature of the school is the use of distinguished public policy scholars, practitioners, and thinkers from around the country to teach and lecture on short-term appointments, bringing their expertise within their discipline to our classrooms. Their contributions add significantly to the richness of the student experience as mentors and advisers, as well as to its comprehensive curriculum, grounded in both policy analysis and an exceptional understanding of the many factors that affect the implementation of public policy. Notable faculty members who have lectured at the School of Public Policy include: Lanhee Chen Victor Davis Hanson Steven F. Hayward Bruce Herschensohn Television and Radio Political Commentator Angela Hawken Karen Elliott House Douglas Kmiec Joseph Loconte Daniel Pipes. Hanna Skandera James Q. Wilson (Medal of Freedom Winner) Notable alumni Alan Beard, Partner at TSG Entertainment Lance Christensen, Chief of