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The Importance of Community Service for a Public Administrator
Those with a public administration background, whether they be scholars, professionals or students, should all share a common bond and purpose in serving the public and giving back to their…
Defending the Right to Choose: An Argument That Shouldn’t Have to be Made
As of May 31, nine states have signed laws that significantly restrict access to abortions. These policies put women who are already vulnerable at even higher risk. Deciding what medical…
Gaining Access: Federal Technology Initiatives to Transform the Way Local Leaders Operate
Implementation of broad initiatives, such as a nationwide expansion of wireless communications, must be approached with renewed pragmatism by all players involved across all levels of government, including on the…
Age Discrimination—It’s Getting Old
There is precious little that protects Baby Boomers from age discrimination – despite the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Smart, forward-thinking recruiters…
Wanted: Transparent Health Information Management Systems
On May 2, 2019 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) outlined a comprehensive strategy to foster innovation for transformative medical technologies. Yet currently, health information management systems are…
Want Better Mission Accomplishment? Embrace Telecommuting!
The telecommuting option isn’t the future of the workforce—it’s already here. Meanwhile, the evidence for an improved workplace, better productivity and happier, more engaged employees continues to mount. …
Debtors, Prisons and Jails: A Dark Specter
There are numerous disturbing trends in America’s criminal justice system. Responsible policy implementation and just governance require administrators to confront these realities so we can begin to improve the lives…
The Estimated Impact of the Cap on SALT Deductions in Illinois
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) places a $10,000 cap on a filer’s sales and local taxes (SALT) deductions from taxable income. This means that the SALT…
Inspiring Public Confidence and Trust in Public Service
Translating public trust into conduct requires rooting trust in one’s character and exhibiting it consistently. This provides others with a rationale not only to trust public administrators but also public…
Preferred Practices for Promoting School Safety
In light of increased attention to school safety in the United States, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs…
Evolving Community Oriented Police Services in America’s Communities
Traditionally, citizens never knew the police officer assigned to their neighborhood. In the olden days citizens only met a cop when they were being stopped in their vehicle and issued…
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