Erik Bergrud

Park University announces the appointment of Erik Bergrud as the director of the new International Center for Civic Engagement and Special Assistant to the President for University Projects on Civic Engagement. He will also have the academic title of assistant professor of Public Affairs.

In this position, Bergrud will be called upon to advance the University's global mission, establish linkages with international efforts across campus, and provide innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society, while establishing an outlet for channeling community outreach efforts in the Kansas City metropolitan area. He will also assist faculty in developing an international component for key Master of Public Affairs courses.

Bergrud previously worked for American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) for more than seven years as the director of Program and Service Development, senior director for Chapter, Section and e-Organization Development, senior director for e-Organization Development, director of Information Services, and director of Chapter/Section Relations. He also worked at Park University for six year as an administrator for the Hauptmann School of Public Affairs and he continues to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Bergrud holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the University of Kansas and a master of public affairs from Park University. He also completed the "Finance and Administration for Associations" course from the American Society of Association Executives in Washington, D.C.

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