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Women in Federal Government: Is Gender Still an Issue?
Before the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the early 1920s, women did not have the right to serve in high-ranking, government positions. Since 1933, the U. S. has had…
Where Are the Women?
At the beginning of the 21st century, female voices have become increasingly important and transformative. But there is still much work to be done. As we approach an historic moment…
Times Are Changing, But Not For Women in City Management
In the 1970s, I was a young local government professional who aspired to become a city manager. I had an MPA from an Ivy League school and an entry level…
Inequality in Women Leadership Roles
As I celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, I reflected on my past. Growing up in Afghanistan, a developing and a war-torn country, I am aware of the challenges…
Adaptive Approaches to Cooperation and Conflict in the Public Sector
In the public sector, cooperation typically results when organizations separately decide that their interests are best served by seeking to take actions that may be endorsed by all of them.…
Dr. Rose Gowen: Affecting Large-Scale Change Through Public Service
In 2001, the University of Texas School of Public Health in Brownsville (UTSPH) began clinical research to identify health risks in the surrounding community and looked to engage powerful community…
Women Excel as Business Improvement District Directors
The traits of women leaders are the same traits required for the director of a business improvement district (BID). In major urban areas, women hold the position as BID director…
Tennessee Women Participate in Public Service Symposium
Empowering women in public administration was the goal of the Women in Public Service Symposium, hosted by The Institute for Public Service at the University of Tennessee. Over seventy women,…
Alternative, Innovative Financing Strategies for Infrastructure Development
Reliable and effective infrastructure is essential for job-led economic growth and sustainable development. Infrastructure investments are capital intensive in nature and demand continues to rise with upsurges in population and…
Holding Up the Glass Ceiling in 21st Century Public Service
The number of women currently in the workforce might suggest that the glass ceiling no longer exists. This is not the case. Many boardrooms, in both the private and public…
“The Remarkable Dwight Ink” – A Leader in Public Service
One of the tragedies of public service is the sheer number of unspoken heroes. So many public servants spend an entire career ensuring that Americans are safe and secure, but…