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Influence of Social Media on the Public Sector

Influence of Social Media on the Public Sector

In the last three years, the city of Las Vegas’ emphasis on social media has grown significantly. Social media is so attractive as a means of communication because it allows…

When to Shut Up, When to Sleep On It and When to Speak Up

When to Shut Up, When to Sleep On It and When to Speak Up

After working for the same employer for over a decade, I accepted a management role with another agency in a neighboring county. I was asked to direct a portion of…

Picking Up the Pieces: When Nonprofits Close Up Shop

Picking Up the Pieces: When Nonprofits Close Up Shop

In the brave new world of public administration, many critical public services are now provided via nonprofit organizations, especially in the human services arena. This trend has accelerated since the…

Observations from a Career as a Public Administration Professor

Observations from a Career as a Public Administration Professor

After almost 40 years of teaching public administration at Ball State University, these observations and insights focusing on the challenges of teaching federalism, personnel, budgets and regulations come to mind.…

Immigrants, the Aging Government Workforce and the Age of Millennials

Immigrants, the Aging Government Workforce and the Age of Millennials

Amid concerns over skills lost to the public sector as the Baby Boomer generation retires, a silver lining exists. Millennials in the U.S. are more diverse and more likely to…

Cross-Sector Collaboration Helps Community Approach Changing Demographics

Cross-Sector Collaboration Helps Community Approach Changing Demographics

As the demographics of the United States continue to shift, initiatives like Welcome Dayton can bring together multi-stakeholder, cross-sector groups that encourage residents to increase their awareness of the immigrant…

The Power of One Redux

The Power of One Redux

As public servants we can leverage our impressive array of skills, talents and knowledge to address community needs. In a 2015 PA Times Online column, I suggested that one person…

Developing a Person-Centered Approach to Substance Abuse

Developing a Person-Centered Approach to Substance Abuse

Over 100 Americans die of drug overdoses each day. “How do we stop that?” asks a 2014 Washington Post headline. Several states have taken innovative approaches to treatment of substance…

Lake Erie Waterkeeper

Lake Erie Waterkeeper

The Lake Erie Waterkeeper association epitomizes the best in American democracy. Since the days of James Madison we have believed that interest groups are the fabric of our government. They…

NECoPA 2016: Public Administration in the Era of Collaboration

NECoPA 2016: Public Administration in the Era of Collaboration

By PA Times Online April 22, 2016 The 2016 Northeastern Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA), taking place Nov. 11-13 in Harrisburg, Penn., has announced its call for proposed papers, panels and posters. The…

The Role of Mobile Apps in Public Administration of Disaster Relief

The Role of Mobile Apps in Public Administration of Disaster Relief

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Adesanya Omoniyi ADEKOYA April 22, 2016 The rising trend in…

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