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Teaching COMPROMISE 101
Prioritizing compromise strategies is a practical alternative to the winner-loser structure currently stressing the public administration system. Pilot testing a COMPROMISE 101 course may influence today’s and tomorrow’s political culture.…
Improving Employee Engagement: It Takes Leaders With Courage
Why should leaders take the risk to measure engagement, and then take action on the results? Because engagement drives performance, especially in government, where our main resource is talent.…
Advice for Ph.D. Students
The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at Penn State Harrisburg celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Ph.D. in Public Administration program during fall semester 2019. This piece offers insights and…
The Government Attorney as Public Administrator
The fact that many law schools routinely offer joint JD/MPA programs is telling indeed.Today’s aspiring public sector attorney is well-advised to take as many courses in public administration, management and…
Managerial Humility
Humility probably isn't the first word you think to associate with effective leadership. Yet a certain type of humility can be a great leadership asset.…
Raise The Minimum Wage? Public Opinion in Virginia And Beyond
Across the country, a vast number of employees are demanding that employers raise their minimum wages to $15/hour. State and federal governments, however, have not been as quick to respond.…
State Financial Condition in The United States The Last Ten Years
It is not new information that states and local governments have struggled with paying their pension obligations. This analysis shows that between 2006 and 2017, this was a significant predictor…
A Plan to Fix The Social Security Deficit Problem?
One of the sleeper issues in next year’s election may very well be the future financial viability of the Federal Social Security Program. Concern is founded on a belief that…
Building a Revolution
As public administrators, it is vital that we push for what is right and equitable, especially in today’s political climate. It must be within our duty and scope to write,…
Self- Reporting on Sustainable Development Goal 16 by Governments: A Big Farce
A quick look at Voluntary National Reports (VNRs) prepared by a number of developing countries in 2018 and 2019 revealed inconsistency in reporting on Sustainable Development Goal 16. The United…
The Affordable Care Act Lowered Interest Rates on Hospital Debt, But Risks Remain
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a credit-positive event for hospitals. As a result, many hospitals can now borrow at cheaper rates to finance healthcare infrastructure. However, the weaker post-ACA…
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