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The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
Leading with the Lights On
As public administrators, we must challenge ourselves to be the change we want to see in others. This begins with enacting trust.…
Creating Stronger Communities Through Economic Development
The root causes of eviction are far-reaching, with many factors affecting the extent to which a person will or will not be able to access stable housing. The Office of…
Come Rain or Shine: Public Service at its Best
Post-disasters, public servants may be called upon to deliver healing, stability and support in the not-so-distant future when life becomes challenging or loss becomes apparent for our citizens. When those…
Finding Meaning in the Chaos
How can people in all walks and stages of life — regardless of their personal circumstances — find meaning in and, at the same time, build their capacity to deal…
Mindfulness: Cultivating and Maintaining Effective Leadership
Mindfulness techniques such as deep-breathing exercises help people decompress and sharpen their focus. This is especially important for students and young people. We must equip our future leaders with the…
The Anguish of School Closure
The U.S. Department of Education is legally obligated to discharge student loans for eligible students after a school closure. However, the process involves limitations that may permanently shut higher education’s…
Using Journaling to Develop Authentic Leaders
There are many ways in which academic programs and professional opportunities can enhance leadership capacity. The key is to be mindful of how adults learn and to use strategies that…
Accountability and Transparency in Public Administration
Accountability and transparency practices have been put in place in most government agencies. We expect them to be upheld, but there remains a shadowed area where these implications are not…
Media Independence as a Prerequisite for Good Governance: Is it an Illusion?
Discussions of good and responsive governance always point to media independence as the main prerequisite. However, the question remains whether media organizations are ever truly independent and objective—whose interests do…
Thankless Jobs Exist in All Sectors. But the MPA Need Not be a Thankless Degree.
While MPA programs and their delivery formats have expanded over the years, the time may also be ripe to examine what curricular and formatting innovations can be experimented with and…
United Nation’s Influence on Administrative Processes for Public Policy Development and Implementation
The UN supports the development and implementation of freedom of information laws (FOIA) that uphold the public’s right to access information recorded by public organizations. Citizens’ use of and access…
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