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Female Execs, UChicago Launch Program for Women in Public Leadership
As women seek unparalleled levels in the public sector, the University of Chicago is launching an executive program designed to educate and empower. The inaugural Women in Public Leadership (WIPL)…
A Law That Works or a Law That Hurts?
Can public policy prevent police misconduct; the likes of what we have witnessed in Ferguson, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio or New York City? A group of New Jersey legislators believes…
How Should Your MPA Program Serve You?
As I move into my new role as director of the MPA program at Georgia Regents University, my monthly column will now address issues related to public administration pedagogy. In…
The Failure of Colorblind Civility
Public administrators who dismiss the events in Ferguson, North Charleston and Baltimore as isolated neglect the broader implications that public institutions and public servants often fail to confront racial bias.…
Public Administration and the Fight Against Economic Inequality
In the public realm, no issue is getting more attention than economic inequality. With the absence action at federal level, opportunities exist at the state and local levels. As public…
Smile, You’re on Candid Camera
These days, news stories and commentaries are filled with discussions of cameras on cops and their advantages and disadvantages. Opinions remain sharply divided, even within law enforcement. However, the impacts…
Closing the Gap: Expectations Versus Capabilities
The emergency management community has been hard at work trying to slow the rise of public expectations and build capacities. However, results have been mixed. I believe the focus of…
The HR Challenge: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
A professor leaving a stack of graded papers in a box outside the classroom. Grades posted under a name or Social Security number that can identify a student. Any well-informed…
Check the Expiration Date on That Measure
If an organization wants to use performance information to make good decisions, execution of a sound measurement strategy is essential. Part of that strategy includes regular review of what is…
Welcoming a New Generation to Public Service
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the prospects are good for the class of 2015. Employers plan to hire 9.6 percent more graduates than they hired from…
Challenges of Mid-Career Transitions
Many workers feel that a postgraduate degree will either give them an edge for promotion or broaden their career options. While there are benefits, additional education does not automatically translate…