2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin

Richard Culp Memorial Scholarship

Richard Culp, Associate Professor of Public Administration was a member of the Department of Public Management, Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Management major, and also a Deputy Executive Officer of the CUNY/JJCCJ Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice. He received a PhD in Criminal Justice from the City University of New York, an MA in Sociology from Ohio University, and a BA in Political Science from the Ohio State University.

His teaching included courses in criminal justice management, policy and administration, research methods, policy analysis, and the administration of public-private partnerships. In 2003, he served as Visiting Professor at the Police Staff College, Bramshill, UK. Professor Culp’s research on prison escapes has been widely cited as the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available. His work in the area of prison privatization included consultation services to public agencies that are considering correctional privatization. Professor Culp’s most recent publications appeared in the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Policy Review, The Prison Journal, and the Journal of Public Affairs Education.

In November 2011, Richard Culp passed away as a result of a heart attack while jogging in Brooklyn, where he resided with his wife, Liz Culp. He is sorely missed by his many students, friends, and colleagues at the College.

The Richard Culp Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) is awarded to a student excelling in the Masters of Public Administration program with a strong commitment to service in the field of public administration. The scholarship is funded by the MPA Program Differential Tuition.

Eligibility

To be considered, a student must:

  • Be enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration program;
  • Have completed at least 6 credits;
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average 0f 3.0.

Application process:

To apply, you must submit a letter of self-nomination (maximum of 300 words) and one letter of recommendation to the Office of Scholarships, Room 1280N, by the designated deadline. Your letter should detail your commitment to public administration and how you embody the spirit of Richard Culp.