On August 11, 2017, there were 123 proud New Jersey public servants who graduated from the New Jersey Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program delivered by Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA).

The graduating class was comprised of varied public sector leaders from across New Jersey. Graduates included: a town Mayor, State Division Director, Police Captain, Business Administrator, Battalion Chief, City Clerk, and Employment Supervisor (to name a few). The graduates exemplify dedicated public servants who contribute the diversity of intellect in practice that the Civil Service Commission and Rutgers University strive to achieve with the CPM program. 

Through their pursuit and completion of the CPM credential, graduates demonstrated their commitment to develop leadership skills and apply public sector best practices. As a notable example of these standards, the Askew Award was presented to Christina Oatman, of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, in recognition of her exemplary capstone project, “Facing a New Threat: A World of Shifting Paradigms”. There were seven other graduates recognized for their notable capstone projects at the graduation ceremony.