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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.

Innovation and What It Means

I consider innovation to be any technology including Information Technology systems that can be implemented to save time, create efficiency and return a positive return on investment (ROI) to the…

The Current State of Defense Contracting

The Current State of Defense Contracting

The contract management process continues to be an increasingly important function in the federal government, and specifically in the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD, which is the federal government’s…

Why Does Business Not Trust IT?

Why Does Business Not Trust IT?

I don’t know how to split an atom. I am also not a surgeon. But as a business process and information technology specialist, I can write instructions and develop some…

The New Old(er) US: Are you ready for tech savvy older adults?

The New Old(er) US:  Are you ready for tech savvy older adults?

Can we talk about aging? Yes, we have to. Let’s start by admitting that we are all aging. According to the 2010 census, more than thirteen percent of us in…

Restoring Trust in Government Matters

Despite heightened rhetoric about engaging citizens, improving customer satisfaction and restoring public trust in government, little significant success in doing so is evident today especially when we focus on the…

Gun Control for Both Sides of the Aisle

The newest wave of school shootings has caused an increased momentum within the public to seek new gun control measures. The measures must be tempered with consideration for both sides.…

Rohr Scholarship Available for PA Grad Students

Rohr Scholarship Available for PA Grad Students

The Section on Public Law and Administration (SPLA) is accepting nominations for its 2013 John A. Rohr Scholarship in Public Administration and Law. SPLA advances recognition of the importance of…

Section on Professional & Organizational Development Scholarship Available

Each year, the Section on Professional and Organizational Development (SPOD) confers at least two (2) scholarships to the most deserving doctoral and master level students who are actively enrolled in…

Section for Women in Public Administration Solicits Nominations

ASPA’s Section for Women in Public Administration (SWPA) is soliciting nominations of outstanding public managers, scholars or long serving public servants. The section will recognize individuals at the Annual Conference…

Emergency Management During Transitions: How to Stay the Course

Emergency Management During Transitions: How to Stay the Course

Much of the literature on emergency management stresses the importance of developing and maintaining a strategic vision. The same is true of public administration in general, with perhaps the greatest…

Paper on Demand: Paperless/Green Systems (Part 2)

Paper on Demand: Paperless/Green Systems (Part 2)

More and more modern leaning governments looking to become more efficient are reviewing how to implement paperless systems but realize they must still allow some paper into the mix.  …