Stennis Center for Public Service

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Stennis Center for Public Service
Type: Independent Agencies
Parent organization:
Employees:
Executive: Executive Director
Budget:
Address: One Research Boulevard, Suite 104, Starkville, MS 39759, USA
Website: https://www.stennis.gov/
Creation Legislation: John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act of 1988
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Mission
The Stennis Center for Public Service aims to promote and enhance public service by developing leadership skills, fostering civic engagement, and providing training and resources for public servants at various levels of government. Its mission is to inspire and prepare individuals for careers in public service.
Services

Leadership Training; Civic Education; Internship Programs

Regulations

Stennis Center for Public Service (SCPS) is an independent, bipartisan agency created by Congress to promote the highest ideals of public service in America. The Center focuses on training and development for public servants, enhancing civic responsibility among youth, and fostering leadership in public service across local, state, and federal government levels.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Stennis Center for Public Service is to advance the quality of public service by providing training, development, and educational opportunities for public servants and those aspiring to public office. The Center works to strengthen leadership capabilities, encourage civic participation, and offer resources that support public service careers, thereby contributing to a more effective and engaged government workforce.[1]

Parent organization

The Stennis Center operates independently but was established by Congress as part of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government.

Legislation

The Stennis Center was authorized by the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act of 1988.

Partners

  • Collaborates with the U.S. Congress through programs like the Stennis Congressional Staff Fellows Program.
  • Works with educational institutions for programs like Congress to Campus.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees is not publicly specified.

Organization structure

Leader

The Stennis Center is led by an Executive Director.

Divisions

  • Congressional Programs which manage fellowships and internships for congressional staff.
  • Youth and Civic Education aimed at engaging young people in public service.
  • Leadership and Training providing professional development for public servants.

List of programs

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details are not publicly itemized but are part of the legislative branch's appropriations.

Staff

The Stennis Center employs staff dedicated to program management, education, and public service development, though exact numbers are not disclosed.

Funding

Funding for the Stennis Center comes from the U.S. Congress through its legislative branch budget, allocated specifically for the Center's operations and programs.

Services provided

The Stennis Center offers services that include leadership training, internship opportunities, and educational programs aimed at enhancing public service. This includes fellowships for congressional staff, civic education for youth, and leadership development for those in or entering public service roles, all designed to elevate the practice of public service in America.[5]

Regulations overseen

The Stennis Center does not oversee regulations but influences public service practices through its training and development initiatives.

Headquarters address

One Research Boulevard, Suite 104, Starkville, MS 39759, USA

History

The Stennis Center was established in 1988 to honor Senator John C. Stennis, known for his long service in the Senate. The Act creating the Center was intended to foster excellence in public service, providing resources and training to those in government. Since its inception, the Center has worked to cultivate leadership and civic responsibility across various sectors of public life.

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Mission". Stennis Center for Public Service. https://www.stennis.gov/about-us/mission. 
  2. ↑ "Congressional Staff Fellows Program". Stennis Center for Public Service. https://www.stennis.gov/programs/congressional-staff-fellows-program. 
  3. ↑ "Congress to Campus". Stennis Center for Public Service. https://www.stennis.gov/programs/congress-to-campus. 
  4. ↑ "Student Service Corps". Stennis Center for Public Service. https://www.stennis.gov/programs/student-service-corps. 
  5. ↑ "Programs". Stennis Center for Public Service. https://www.stennis.gov/programs. 
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