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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.
Women + Leadership + Public Service = LEGACY
In contrast to the recognition offered to men in government, the incidence of legacy discussions offered to women seems less prevalent. Yet women are employed as leaders in all levels…
National Service: America’s Tool For Getting Things Done
National service taps the power of citizens to get things done. Over 1.2 billion hours of national service have been rendered by individuals and communities across America since 1994. But…
Unfolding the Gender Glitch in Management
Several Nordic countries have worked hard to provide opportunities for women, including a quota system for participation in politics and providing necessary facilities to make it easier for women’s participation…
Where Are the Women? They Are Everywhere!
One could infer that while men are overtly confident, women may be less likely. Many women may inadvertently disqualify themselves from leadership positions on the false assumption that they may…
A Look Inside the Obama Administration’s 2016 Budget Proposal
The Obama administration unveiled its budget proposal for fiscal year 2016 last month. In this $4 trillion spending plan, the White House looks to pass a budget that funds our…
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…