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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.
Public Influence on E-government and Digital Engagement
Deliberate public policies to improve digital literacy has tangible benefits for U.S. residents as well as the government entities. The Gartner Group’s widely accepted definition of e-government is the continuous…
Immigrants and the Elderly
Immigrants are often mentioned as a support for the solvency of entitlement programs like Social Security. But current demographic data show the foreign-born population is older, on average, than the…
And Now the News
As I read the daily news, one of my regular routines is to consider implications for public servants. It’s a way to think about the challenges and opportunities facing us…
Resources for Partnerships in Infrastructure and Public Education
At The Intersector Project, we recently began to think about the possibility of creating a resource hub for those interested in cross-sector collaboration. Several piles of books, articles, reports and…
Environmental Effects of Limited Nuclear War
Last February I wrote about the horrific environmental effects of an all-out nuclear war. As few as 200 warheads on each side could cause Nuclear Winter by blasting so…
The Crossings: Prototype for Higher Density Suburban Neighborhood Design
Higher density suburbs first appeared in North America in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time, population growth and new household formation which caused metropolitan regions to spread over a…
Miami-Dade County and PTP 2.0: A New Approach to Financing Public Transit Infrastructure
Miami-Dade County has a diverse population of 2.7 million residents and, like other communities its’ size, is grappling with the responsibility of providing major metropolitan services to residents. In recent…
Improving Government Performance: The Great Promise of the Baldrige Excellence Framework
Why do government organizations choose to embark on a journey of improvement using the Baldrige framework? Whether one is a small government department or a large agency, an organization…
A Surprising Look at 2016 Faculty Applicants
Today’s new faculty members undoubtedly will influence the future practice and scholarship of our field. A look at a group of current faculty applicants reveals surprises, some encouraging and others…
Weaving Critical Thinking with Experiential Learning in Public Administration
The Association of American Colleges & Universities defines critical thinking as “a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating…
Comparing Urban Sprawl to Gentrification
In the field of urbanism and city planning, much has been written about demographic changes over the last century and its effect on our cities. While pockets of conversations about…