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January 2023


Misty Bruckner

Director, Public Policy & Management Center

Wichita State University

A Message from the Director

For more than 4,000 years we’ve been making some type of New Year’s resolution, starting with ancient Babylonians. Back then things looked a little different - the resolutions focused on returning tools and paying off debts. 


Today while some make formal resolutions, most of us hit reset in some way with the new calendar year. New Year resolutions provide a moment of reflection to invest in something we value – get healthier, be a better friend, or spend more time with family. 


This year, as I thought about my resolution for the PPMC, I kept coming back to one thing...

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PPMC in Action

Women in Public Service


Thank you for attending the first Women in Public Service luncheon of 2023! Wichita State President Richard Muma and Provost Shirley Lefever spoke to perspective, public service, and empowering women. 

Increase the Reach


The ZIP code someone is born in reveals a lot about their ability to succeed.

Social Determinants of Health


Check out this video on social determinants of health - major factors of the projects from Team PPMC and Alce Su Voz.

MHSA Coalition Job Fair


Check out this video highlighting the MHSA Coalition job fair.

Upcoming Events

KACM Winter Seminar


Join KACM on February 16, 2023 for an opportunity to engage around topics that impact city/county management.

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KCCEOA Sanborn Master Institute & Academy


Calling all county clerks and election officials! Join us for Sanborn in March. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon.

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PPMC Blog

Foundations: PPMC's 2023 Resolution


For more than 4,000 years we’ve been making some type of New Year’s resolution, starting with ancient Babylonians (History). Back then things looked a little different - the resolutions focused on returning tools and paying off debts. Today while some make formal resolutions, most of us hit reset in some way...


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FY22 Annual Report


Check out highlights of the year and the work of our partners in public service. Because each of YOU are striving to serve your community better, Team PPMC has the privilege to help you with some incredible projects. Our impact is your impact. 


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MLK Day 2023


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement and is regarded as one of the greatest nonviolent advocates of racial equality. There are many opportunities to make a better world locally.


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2022 Blooper "Real"


At Team PPMC, we try our best to be “real” about life, expectations, and moments that call for celebration, mourning, or laughter… and sometimes that laughter is directed at each other. We take our work seriously, but life? Life calls for laughter.


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