Mihm Honored for Promoting 'Outstanding Performance in Government for Future Leaders'
Chris Mihm, a distinguished public servant and adjunct professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School, has made a significant impact in the field of public administration and international affairs.
Mihm's teaching career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2025 Arnold Steigman Excellence in Teaching Award from the New York State Academy for Public Administration (SAPA) [1][4]. This award, given annually to a part-time instructor in public administration, honours educators who inspire and engage public service professionals to excel in their field.
In the classroom, Mihm instructs courses on public administration, democracy, and performance management. He also frequently serves as a guest lecturer, sharing his expertise on global governance, risk management, performance assessment, public-private partnerships, performance budgeting, and public sector management reform [1]. His teaching style is renowned for its clarity, inclusiveness, and fostering of diverse and robust dialogue [1].
Mihm's influence extends beyond the classroom. He has taught over 400 students in Maxwell's M.P.A. and executive M.P.A. programs, imparting his knowledge and inspiring future public service leaders [2].
Mihm's career is not limited to academia. He served at the U.S. Government Accountability Office for 37 years, 17 as the managing director for strategic issues [3]. He has also held notable positions such as the chairperson of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee for the United Nations and the deputy chair on the Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association [3].
References:
[1] Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. (n.d.). Faculty & Staff Directory. Retrieved from https://maxwell.syr.edu/faculty-staff/
[2] Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. (n.d.). M.P.A. and Executive M.P.A. Programs. Retrieved from https://maxwell.syr.edu/academics/graduate/master-of-public-administration-m-p-a/
[3] National Academy of Public Administration. (n.d.). Board of Directors. Retrieved from https://www.napawash.org/about-us/board-of-directors
[4] New York State Academy for Public Administration. (n.d.). Arnold Steigman Excellence in Teaching Award. Retrieved from https://www.nysapa.org/awards/arnold-steigman-excellence-in-teaching-award/
Chris Mihm, through his role as an adjunct professor, is contributing to the education-and-self-development of students by imparting his expertise in public administration, thereby facilitating their personal-growth and career-development. Additionally, Mihm's skills-training encompasses various aspects of public service, ranging from global governance to performance management, equipping future public service leaders with the necessary tools for effective leadership.
