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Postelection Transitions
Will Donald Trump’s transition to the White House be impacted by messages from protests and the responses to how the president-elect carries himself?…
Comparing Edge Counties and Core Counties
This series of articles defined two types of metropolitan counties and described their metropolitan settings. To gain an understanding of the divergent dynamics found within each type of county, a…
If We Build It, Will They Come?
Providers of technology-enabled social services face a dilemma as they develop their programs. There is an increase in transportable, interactive tools that are supposed to increase access to business opportunities,…
Discussing Controversial Issues in Public Policy Graduate Courses
Many graduate students—particularly new students who may or may not have had direct public work experience—must learn to engage in discussions on controversial or sensitive public policy issues. …
Research to Practice: How Cross-Sector Partnerships Lead to Stronger Volunteer Programs
An article recently published in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, “Structures, Challenges, and Successes of Volunteer Programs Co-managed by Nonprofit and Public Organizations,” takes a close look at successful cross-sector partnerships…
Senior Justice: Elder Courts
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Americans age 65 and over is projected to double to approximately 83.7 million people by 2050. The surge of this age…
Performance and Structure
The responsibility of managers – perhaps the most important responsibility – is to ensure and improve both individual and organizational performance. There are many ways to improve performance. One often…
A Reflection on Political Change and the Road Forward
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ben Tafoya November 22, 2016 As I reflect upon…
Accountability for Social Equity in Policing
Citizen groups, political leaders, and law enforcement agencies have argued that reform is warranted given issues of racial profiling; lack of racial representativeness; and poor community relationships. Depending on locale,…
Collaborative Governance: San Francisco’s Transbay Transit Center
San Francisco’s Transbay Transit Center is now under construction in the city's Financial District. Financing, design, construction, and operation is the responsibility of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. State law…
Improving Government: Five Stories from Four States
What do five state and city government organizations in common? Their leaders all share a desire to deliver greater value to their customers while better engaging their employees. Why would…