Widgetized Section

Go to Admin » Appearance » Widgets » and move Gabfire Widget: Social into that MastheadOverlay zone

Home » Archives by category » Columns (Page 254)

Rebuilding Trust between Congress and Executive Branch: A Matter of Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Rebuilding Trust between Congress and Executive Branch: A Matter of Public Health Emergency Preparedness

When Zika first emerged as a prominent issue, federal officials were already calling upon Congress to take the threat seriously. Public statements stressed the situation was “urgent.” Members of Congress,…

Decision Traps and Ethical Thinking

Decision Traps and Ethical Thinking

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Terry Newell November 8, 2016 On May 6, 2004,…

Leading from Behind

Leading from Behind

I have been reviewing the literature on leadership as the presidential campaign rhetoric has heated up. Observing the contrast between theory and the presidential campaign language about leadership has made…

Steps Toward Creating an Inclusive Environment

Steps Toward Creating an Inclusive Environment

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Tia Sherèe Gaynor November 4, 2016 My last four columns…

Employee Engagement: It’s About Leadership

Employee Engagement: It’s About Leadership

Several weeks ago, I was listening to the NPR program “Marketplace.” On this segment, the host was interviewing Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastain. Bastain was asked for a five-word…

Where Are the Practitioners?

The literature on strengthening practitioner and academic relations is extensive. But what can graduate programs in public affairs do to ensure our students are being exposed to practice? …

Food Policy and the 2016 Election

Food Policy and the 2016 Election

With the final presidential debate over and Election Day around the corner, it's time to think of legacies. I will remember Michelle Obama for her incredible work around food, healthy…

Millennials and the Public Sector IT Workforce

Millennials and the Public Sector IT Workforce

A young and experienced information technology (IT) developer is looking for a job that to grow and expand their career. The first choice will be the tech product companies, consulting…

Resources for Partnerships in Infrastructure and Public Education

Resources for Partnerships in Infrastructure and Public Education

At The Intersector Project, we recently began to think about the possibility of creating a resource hub for those interested in cross-sector collaboration. Several piles of books, articles, reports and…

Environmental Effects of Limited Nuclear War

Environmental Effects of Limited Nuclear War

Last February I wrote about the horrific environmental effects of an all-out nuclear war. As few as 200 warheads on each side could cause Nuclear Winter by blasting so…

A Surprising Look at 2016 Faculty Applicants

A Surprising Look at 2016 Faculty Applicants

Today’s new faculty members undoubtedly will influence the future practice and scholarship of our field. A look at a group of current faculty applicants reveals surprises, some encouraging and others…