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Reflecting on 10 Years in Academic Public Administration

Reflecting on 10 Years in Academic Public Administration

Democratic governance is fragile. Building trust in government is difficult. Meeting the needs of a divided populace is even more difficult. But the work of PA, both academic and practice,…

Redefining Government Financial Health: A Call for Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility

Redefining Government Financial Health: A Call for Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility

It is incumbent upon governments to break free from antiquated paradigms, fostering resilience and adaptability to thrive amidst the transformative forces of technological progress and evolving stakeholder expectations.…

Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

AI not only grants easy accessibility for any government employee but also can provide them with the idea of how to implement guerrilla government or help them understand documents at…

It Is Always a Pivotal Moment in Public Administration

It Is Always a Pivotal Moment in Public Administration

If we can grow and retain a well-oriented mindset there is reason for optimism in our field, country and around the world.…

Sustainability as an Altruistic Value Is So Passe:  How the Private Sector Positively Responds to Regulatory Mandate

Sustainability as an Altruistic Value Is So Passe:  How the Private Sector Positively Responds to Regulatory Mandate

There is nothing wrong with monetizing desired and measured public policies, particularly when they meet benchmarks of public good. …

Right Action? Wrong Action? How Do We Know?

Right Action? Wrong Action? How Do We Know?

Reminding ourselves that kindness is the key and that being vulnerable enough to ask ourselves, individually, how we can improve, will open the door to our ability to make the…

The New White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence: A Step Forward in AI Governance?

The New White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence: A Step Forward in AI Governance?

In the interim, a more constructive approach will rely on permission-less innovation, the legitimacy of law and jurisprudence and decentralized enforcement within specialized domains of “narrow” AI applications.…

The Emerging Financial Crisis in American Higher Education: Possible Strategies and Solutions

The Emerging Financial Crisis in American Higher Education: Possible Strategies and Solutions

A presidential blue-ribbon type commission to study this problem and make recommendations may be the ideal way to draw the needed buy-in from the many constituencies that make up colleges— government,…

Redefining Government Structures

Redefining Government Structures

Furthermore, facilitating services within the community allows for proactive and reactive government, as needed. While not all government agencies are able to reach out to the public in this manner, flexibility…

Training Public Administrators to Become Effective Communicators

Training Public Administrators to Become Effective Communicators

Public communication presents various innovative strategies for governments to better connect with their citizens. Public administrators need to learn the relevant communication skills and competencies to utilize these strategies effectively.…

The Pitfalls and Challenges of Digital Transformation in the United States Government

The Pitfalls and Challenges of Digital Transformation in the United States Government

By addressing these challenges, the government can better ensure its digital transformation journey leads to a more efficient, transparent and responsive public sector, overall advancing the welfare of its citizens…