College of Arts and Sciences - School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy

VISION The School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy will be an innovative, national leader for building academic and community collaborations that address urban challenges. MISSION The mission of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy is to assist in identifying and implementing policies and programs that enhance quality of life, well-being and prosperity in metropolitan settings. As a hub for collaboration, SUAPP creates a diverse range of resources and disciplinary perspectives necessary for effective comprehensive metropolitan action. SUAPP offers a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs for both full-time and part-time students in City and Regional Planning, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Public Non-Profit Administration, and Social Work. Through engaged scholarship, place-based initiatives, research, and instruction our faculty and students have a strong network of relationships across campus, the Memphis community, and beyond.