Fels Institute of Government
The Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania is a graduate school of public policy and public management. Founded in 1937 by Samuel Simeon Fels of the Fels Naptha Soap Company, the Fels Institute prepares its students for public leadership positions in city, state, and federal agencies, elective politics, nonprofit organizations, and private firms with close connections to the public sector. The Fels Institute is housed in Samuel Fels' former residence, a brick mansion located on the west end of the University of Pennsylvania's campus. Academics Fels offers a Master of Public Administration degree in both full-time and executive (part-time) formats. Fels also offers four-course certificates in Nonprofit Administration and Public Finance. Faculty Dr. Robert Pearson: Carnegie-Mellon, Pearson's R (regression)- His model was not fully specified Hon. Edward G. Rendell: Former Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky: CEO, Women's Campaign International; Former Member of Congress Jim Kenney: Mayor of the City of Philadelphia Stephen Mullin: Senior Vice President, Econsult Corporation; Econsult Solutions Inc.; Former Philadelphia City Finance Director Eric Costello Neiderman: Manager, Cargo Security Research & Development, Transportation Security Administration, Dept. of Homeland Security Wayne A. Smith: President and CEO, Delaware Healthcare Association; former House Majority