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Baseball, Markets and Revitalizing the Middle Class
Recently, there has been some discussion in the public administration community about revitalizing the middle class in America. Personally, I’m more concerned with relieving the discomfort of the millions of people…
Transition of Age
Today I would contend that the public administration employment sector at all levels is going through a major Transition of Age. This claim is defined and driven by basic observational…
Elective or Compulsory Requirement? The Role of Public Administration Program Curricular in Promoting Diversity
If public administration programs continue to offer diversity courses as an elective, forget it, we are not ready to move the needle.…
Universities Can Play A Key Data Role in Supporting Equity
If you listen for it, the topic of equity is inescapable in current political, policy and administrative debates. In many cases, for equity to be discussed more widely, someone…
Cultural Diversity in the Community and the Workplace
Lately, it seems that the word “diversity” is oozing from everywhere — sometimes positively, and some others, negatively. …
Improving Employee Engagement in State Government
The state of Michigan recently released the results of its 2018 engagement survey of state employees. Michigan has conducted six surveys since 2012, as a key part of its long-term…
Connecticut Crisis: The Problem with Deficits and Denial
Budgets are simply fiscal projections of anticipated revenues and expenditures over a selected period of time. Deficits occur when these two elements do not align. Balancing the budget with revenue…
A Move Towards Cultural Humility in the Public Sector
Public sector personnel must operate in an increasingly diverse and socially complex society. The rapid growth of multicultural, multi-lingual low-income children and families warrants a culturally responsive public sector. The…
Revisions to CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Could Hinder Developing Collaboration
In November 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) instituted an emergency preparedness rule (the rule) issuing specific preparedness requirements for which 17 different types of health care…
The Academy and Hiring Parity for Graduates of Online Programs
The academic world encourages employers and students to consider the online degree in parity with traditional “bricks and mortar” programs. Until the academy gives this same acceptance to considering graduates…
The Twilight of Old Government: Timeless Lessons in Public Service
While I cannot speak for every public servant around the world, my hopes and wishes for next year and years to come can be summed up as Pax Governo, or…
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