Local & Metropolitan Government

What do you need to know about cities and municipal government to be a successful city manager?

PSPA 630 • Fall 2026
School of Public & Global Affairs
Northern Illinois University

Instructor

• Dr. Christopher B. Goodman
• Monat Hall 204
• cgoodman@niu.edu
• Bluesky
• Mastodon

Course details

• October 20-December 8, 2026
• Online

Contacting me

• Schedule an appointment

E-mail is the best ways to get in contact with me. I will try to respond to all course-related e-mails within 24 hours, but also remember that life can be busy and chaotic for everyone, so if I don’t respond right away, don’t worry!