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PA TIMES Online Creates Conference Blog for Students


Hello ASPA Members and other public servants!

Welcome to the PA TIMES Online Student Blog! This blog serves as a communication tool where students can engage in dialogue related to the…

Redefining Public Service Through Civic Engagement


ASPA 2012 National Conference Invite from ASPA National on Vimeo.



ASPA's Annual Conference Kicks-Off this Friday, March 2, 2012
Businesses, nonprofits, and citizen groups have…

Searching for Fiscal Sustainability: A Collaborative Research Effort, Part 1


This article is part one of two. Watch for Part 2, which includes the research findings, this Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Rich Callahan, Mark Pisano

An…

Reliance on Natural Resources for Public Finance Brings Risk, Even if Irresistible

Reliance on Natural Resources for Public Finance Brings Risk, Even if Irresistible


Kenyatta Lovett, Constance Eneh, Meg Streams

The Nigerian fuel subsidy and its withdrawal. Ironically, although the world’s eighth largest oil producer, Nigeria is still importing fuel…

ASPA’s Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) Releases Call for Proposals

ASPA’s Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) Releases Call for Proposals



Washington, DC
–ASPA's Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) is held once a year and  rotates between locations in the Southeast. It is hosted by chapters…

The Job Evaluation Process: A BIG Hinderance, Not a Help. What Should be Done? Part 3



This is the final piece of a three part article. To see parts one and two click on the Related Articles box below. If you would…

The Job Evaluation Process: A BIG Hinderance, Not a Help. What Should Be Done? Part 2

The Job Evaluation Process: A BIG Hinderance, Not a Help. What Should Be Done? Part 2



This is the second piece of a three part article. To see part one click on the Related Articles box below. Watch for part three (What…

The Job Evaluation Process: A BIG Hinderance, Not a Help. What should be done? Part 1


This article is Part 1 of 3. Watch for Part 2 to post this Thursday, February 16th.

Don Busi

An overlooked…

Doing Less with Less, and Beyond


Bill Barnes

Most local leaders have worked through the optimistic “doing more with less” phase. Now, many are figuring out how to do less with less.

They are…

When Civic Engagement Becomes Precarious Political Action, Part 2


This article is part of a series on "Social Media and Civic Engagement," to be published on PA TIMES Online during the month of February, and is Part…

Springer Wins 2011 PA TIMES Best Article Award

Springer Wins 2011 PA TIMES Best Article Award


To read Springer's winning article, click the link in the Related Articles box below this piece.

Washington, DC–The PA TIMES is pleased to announce…

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