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The Dean's Ambassador Program is an external engagement program at the UCR School of Public Policy centered around cultivating the School’s brand profile. With a primary focus on external relations, ambassadors work to spread brand awareness for the School and maintain positive relations on behalf of the Dean and the School that may lead to future partnerships and collaborations, beneficial media coverage, and financial support for the School.

Founded in 2014, the program provides high-achieving public policy students with numerous professional development opportunities. The program is open to UCR public policy majors, minors, and Master of Public Policy students.

ambassador 

noun

[am-bas-uh-der, -dawr]

  1. diplomatic agent or authorized representative of the interests and policies of a government
  2. policy implementer charged with protecting and promoting the government's interests, maintaining diplomacy, organizing visits, welcoming visitors, etc.
 
Current Cohort Composition

As of Fall 2024

  • Size: 20
  • Average GPA: 3.64
  • %Women: 45%
  • % BIPOC: 75%

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Dr. Mark Long, Ph.D.

Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as founding Dean of SPP.

 

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