Our Mission

The mission of the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership is to enhance professional and institutional ethics and accountability in public service and leadership. The Johnson Institute reflects GSPIA's nearly 50-year commitment to producing professionals who adhere to the highest standards of ethics and public accountability. The Johnson Institute provides students, faculty, and the community at-large with opportunities to engage in disciplined reflection and rigorous inquiry on issues of ethics and accountability of particular interest to the public and nonprofit sectors.

The Johnson Institute is dedicated to promoting ethics and accountability in leadership through teaching, research, and outreach. Our goal is to improve the quality of leadership in government, the nonprofit sector, and in public-serving businesses.

The Johnson Institute addresses ethical leadership issues through:

Curriculum design and faculty development programs
Cutting-edge research
Public forums, workshops and conferences
Consulting and technical assistance

The Institute is an intellectually vibrant center where students, faculty and practitioners gather for the common purpose of promoting ethics and accountability in our public institutions.

Pittsburgh Magazine.com Interviews Kathy Buechel

11/08/2011

Senior Lecturer Kathy Buechel recently participated in an interview for the Pittsburgh Magazine article, “The Give Guide: Learn how to live and give your best to charities, non-profits and more.” Read article.

Johnson Institute Hosts KaBOOM! Founder Darell Hammond

10/28/2011

Fifteen years ago, Darell Hammond started KaBOOM! with a vision for “a place to play within walking distance of every child in America.” Today, KaBOOM! has helped build over 2,000 playgrounds across America, mobilizing community members, corporations and politicians in “the movement to save play.” Read more.

Johnson Institute to Host Darell Hammond of KaBOOM

09/27/2011

The Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership, in collaboration with the Institute for Social Innovation (Carnegie Mellon University), will present Darell Hammond, CEO of KaBOOM! in conversation with John Fetterman, Mayor of Braddock, at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Schenley Ballroom, Holiday Inn University Center. Read more.

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2010 Johnson Institute Exemplary Leadership Award

03/25/2010

The Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership is pleased to announce its 2010 Exemplary Leadership Award Recipient, Kathleen Hower. Ms. Hower will be recognized at an awards reception on Thurs., Mar. 25 at 4:00 p.m., followed by an Exemplary Leadership Address at 5:00 p.m.

Philanthropy Forum: From Private Foundation to Public Charity

03/29/2010

GSPIA’s Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership and the Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania will host the next Philanthropy Forum lecture, From Private Foundation to Public Charity: The Pew Charitable Trusts Bets on a New Model for Change, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Mon., Mar. 29 at the University Club, Ballroom A. RSVP is required.

Haiti: Transition to Recovery

04/06/2010

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Graduate School of Public Health and The Center for Public Health Preparedness will host a panel discussion, “Haiti: Transition to Recovery,” from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6 in David Lawrence Hall, room 120.

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Oct20Former White House Aide Guest Lectures in GSPIA Policy Making Class
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/20/2008 11:50:40 AM

10/20/2008 Former Senior White House Advisor Richard Clark led GSPIA students in a recent discussio...

Oct14GSPIA Held Forum on U.S. Financial Crisis
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/14/2008 10:18:13 AM

10/14/2008 As financial markets in the U.S. and around the world melted down, GSPIA organized a for...

Oct17Deadline Approaches for Ethics Paper Contest
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10/17/2008 The Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership will accept submissions through Novembe...

Oct22Rudra Publishes Book on Globalization
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10/22/2008 Nita Rudra, an Assistant Professor of International Affairs at GSPIA, recently published...

Oct21GSPIA Announces Double Degree Program with University of Geneva
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/21/2008 11:50:28 AM

10/21/2008 A new partnership with the University of Geneva, Switzerland, will allow students to ear...

Oct24University of Pittsburgh Washington Center Announces Staff
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10/24/2008 Jessica Hatherill (MPA '03) has been named GSPIA Associate Director of Alumni Relations ...

Oct16GSPIA Faculty Discuss Ethics of Political Campaigns
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/16/2008 11:50:59 AM

10/16/2008 With less than three weeks until Election Day, and the presidential race hotter than eve...

Oct28U.S. Department of Education Recruiting
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/28/2008 10:19:34 AM

10/28/2008 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This information session is for second year graduate students.

Oct29.gov: Next Generation Government Careers
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/29/2008 12:19:39 PM

10/29/2008 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This career day is for all students and alumni from all Western PA...

Oct29APSIA Recruiting Forum
Created by GSPIA Account on 10/29/2008 5:40:23 PM

10/29/2008 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Prospective graduate students can meet with admissions officers from le...

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