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State Pension Funds: Overhaul or Underfund?
Many governments, both foreign and domestic, are struggling with balancing their operating budgets. Because of this struggle, leadership has or will have to make budget cuts to certain programs. These…
National Service: Transitional Masterpiece
The first Vet Corps program ever funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) began in 2009 through a partnership between the Washington Commission and the Washington Department…
Rethinking Strategy for Public Agencies
Thanks to innovations such as six-sigma and lean manufacturing, many American corporations have experienced tremendous growth and profitability in the last 50 years. During this same period, trust in the U.S.…
Lessons from Hamline’s Women in Public Service Conference
Each year something magical takes place at Hamline University: the Women in Public Service Conference. This year’s event was no exception. As hundreds of (mostly) women gathered Nov. 13, you…
America’s Inequality in Food Security
Despite Thanksgiving costing less this year and a culture glorifying food (“Chopped,” “Top Chef” and the bizarre compulsion to Instagram food, all of which I admit to be guilty of…
It Takes Courage to Push Change
When faced with a difficult public policy issue, consideration for change is sometimes overlooked. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes, no known alternatives are apparent. Other times, change seems…
Mancur Olson and Global Warming
The Paris meeting on global warming, starting Nov. 30, engenders both hope and despair. Presidents Obama, Hollande, Putin, Xi, Modi and a hundred other presidents and prime ministers plan to…
Employee’s Rights and Collective Bargaining
The right to collective bargaining is a politically charged issue. In the public sector, the notion of public service unions is designed to recruit and sustain a very professional workforce…
From Combat Boots to Business Suits
Over a year ago, I wrote an article on military service members transitioning to civilian life not knowing that I would be the example in 2015. After 13 years of…
How to Fail at Experiential Learning
Experiential (or project-based) learning is not for everyone. That isn’t to say it shouldn’t be required of all students. But unfortunately, not everyone will receive the full benefits of participation.…
Determining Nonprofit Success
Nonprofit organizations are progressively under more pressure from their funders, boards, clients and other stakeholders to demonstrate they are carrying out their mission effectively and proficiently. This increased pressure…