French delivers MCPM commencement address
P. Edward "Eddie" French
Eddie French, professor and executive director of the Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development at Mississippi State, delivered the commencement address for the Mississippi Certified Public Managers Program last week.
The MCPM Program involves intensive study, practical application, and examination. The program recognizes the unique quality of public sector management and translates state-of-the-art theory -- the academic side -- into practical training -- the applied side -- for public managers. The Mississippi State Personnel Board sponsors the Certified Public Managers Program.
In his research and teaching, French specializes in human resource management and the roles and responsibilities of elected officials and administrators.
French is an MSU doctoral graduate in public policy and administration, and his research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and books. He also serves as editor-in-chief for Public Personnel Management, a SAGE Publications quarterly journal covering the latest research trends in human resources, and is a member of the editorial board of Review of Public Personnel Administration, among other roles.
This year's graduation ceremony was held at the Old Capitol Museum in downtown Jackson last Thursday [June 4].
