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Wichita State’s mini MPA program recognized two Derby employees at council meeting

5332810 · July 8, 2025

Summary

Derby recognized two city employees who completed Wichita State University's 16-week mini MPA program; the city praised the program's professional development benefits.

Derby city staff and council members recognized two employees who completed Wichita State University’s mini Master of Public Administration (MPA) program during the July 8 council meeting.

City staff introduced Mercy (staff used first name) and Dr. Stephanie Newell of Wichita State’s Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, and presented plaques to graduates Valerie Archer (Public Works) and Lynn Charlelio (City Clerk). Staff described the mini MPA as a 16‑week, one‑day‑a‑week professional-development course offered through the Hugo Wall School’s Public Policy Management Center and noted the program builds public‑management skills and state‑wide professional networks.

Council members praised Archer and Charlelio for completing the program and described the coursework as beneficial for broader organizational perspective and public service. City staff and university representatives took photographs and congratulated the graduates.

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