Faculty: Leigh Botwinik
Leigh Botwinik is the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government. As a member of the Fels Research and Consulting Group from 2005-2007, she managed the SchoolStat project, a collaboration between the Fels Institute and the School District of Philadelphia to support data-driven school leadership. Prior to coming to Fels, she taught first and second grade in Washington, DC. Leigh holds a BA from the University of Michigan and a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
Email: leighb@sas.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-746-3700
Courses Taught
Performance Management (Spring 2012)
How can leaders manage performance and make decisions that lead to desired outcomes such as less crime, better education, or lower unit costs? This course examines the various ways that public sector organizations can use data to plan strategically, manage risk, and monitor performance. Students will learn about the theory behind performance measurement and risk management, as well as the benefits, challenges, and limitations of performance management. This course satisfies a core requirement in the Master of Public Administration program and an elective requirement in the Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Certificate in Economic Development and Growth programs.
Performance Management (Spring 2013)
How can leaders manage performance and make decisions that lead to desired outcomes such as less crime, better education, or lower unit costs? This course examines the various ways that public sector organizations can use data to plan strategically, manage risk, and monitor performance. Students will learn about the theory behind performance measurement and risk management, as well as the benefits, challenges, and limitations of performance management. This course satisfies a core requirement in the Master of Public Administration program and an elective requirement in the Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Certificate in Economic Development and Growth programs.
