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Chris Asch, U.S. Public Service Academy

Published: Sept. 7, 2007, 7:27 p.m.

b'In the first Idealist Careers Podcast, our own Amy Potthast talks with Chris Asch, co-founder of the U.S. Public Service Academy. Recently featured in Time Magazine, Chris Asch discusses the mission of the USPSA-- the first national civilian university in the United States-- to develop and educate future leaders in public service.\\n

\\nMany young people in the US don\'t currently consider public service a viable career option. Chris and Amy begin by discussing the challenges that lead to this perspective, then discuss the similarities between this university and military academies. They also touch upon issues of funding, maintaining a diverse student body and the challenges of working with politicians.\\n

\\nMore Information on the U.S. Public Service Academy\\n

\\nFellowships in Public Service\\n

\\nOne-Year Service Opportunities\\n

\\nA Time to Serve article in TIME'