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In This Together: Public Opinion on Public Health, Social Equity and Upcoming Elections
Multiple times each year, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Wilder School conducts the Wilder School Commonwealth Poll to better understand how Virginians view important issues that…
The Politics of Cultural Competency Education
What is preventing a thorough adoption of cultural competency into the public administration curriculum?Curriculum policy is part of an on-going and evolving discourse of competing interests.…
DSJ Part II: Community Engagement’s Potential to Address Social Inequities—Lessons From CRISP
Universities are integral to fostering awareness of social equity issues and promoting engagement. One example is the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy (CRISP) at Indiana University (IU),…
1% Corona Tax on Public Employees’ Salaries in Egypt: How Fair is it?
In Egypt a 1% tax, popularly referred to as the Corona tax and lately approved by Parliament in July 2020, was imposed on all public and private sector employees’ net…
Why Fully Funding The National Parks is a Good Thing
As the pandemic continues, many are reconnecting with the natural beauty of the country by visiting the national parks. Unfortunately, a lack of funding has jeopardized these natural wonders.…
“Thanks, Folks. I’m Here All This Term.”
Humor and humility go hand in hand. Leaders must be self-confident, not egotistic. That’s where humor comes in to save the day.…
The National Debt—Going, Going, Gone? Part 1 (of 2 articles)
As citizens, students of public administration, practitioners and scholars, we need to be concerned about the alarming increase in our national debt that has occurred in the last several months.…
It’s Time to Recognize Systemic Ageism and Tackle It
The public appears to be recognizing the fact that systemic racism exists in American society, and the important need to address its evils. There is another insidious attitude among our…
Training to Create Systems Change: Removing Silos, Mission Focus and Data Accountability
To effectuate systems change, full accountability is key to see where practices and policy can and must be changed across multiple systems—not just one.…
Women in Leadership: We Count What We Value
It is particularly crucial that we identify and track leaders who are women and learn from their experiences so we can better support future leadership advancement. Their voices, their perspectives…
Accessibility During COVID-19 and the Role of the Public Administrator
To ensure public services are delivered equitably in the uncertain landscape of COVID-19, public administrators must focus on and understand the needs of the physically disabled within their communities.…
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