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The Fabric of Our Lives
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Anna Marie Schuh May 10, 2016 Do you know what…
The Cost of Police Misconduct
What responsibility does government have to hold law enforcement officers responsible for their actions, particularly when they are counterproductive to organizational goals and undermine public trust? …
Preparing for the Next Recession
As more local governments regain their footing following the Great Recession, it’s time to prepare for the next economic downturn, which could happen as early as next year.…
Helping Presidential Transition Teams Make Better Decisions
President Obama recently signed into law a bill to improve the process of presidential transitions. This law, the Presidential Transition Improvements Act of 2015, builds on the initiatives during the…
Clarifying the Role of Government in Social Sustainability
Last quarter, I highlighted work occurring in Dubuque, Iowa to foster cross-sector collaboration for social sustainability through the development of a community equity profile. The network partners who are a…
Telling Our Stories: Marketing MPA Programs
MPA programs often lack the expertise to market their assets. In many institutions, MPA directors are the primary marketers of their programs, which is often an issue because many directors…
Picking Up the Pieces: When Nonprofits Close Up Shop
In the brave new world of public administration, many critical public services are now provided via nonprofit organizations, especially in the human services arena. This trend has accelerated since the…
Cross-Sector Collaboration Helps Community Approach Changing Demographics
As the demographics of the United States continue to shift, initiatives like Welcome Dayton can bring together multi-stakeholder, cross-sector groups that encourage residents to increase their awareness of the immigrant…
Developing a Person-Centered Approach to Substance Abuse
Over 100 Americans die of drug overdoses each day. “How do we stop that?” asks a 2014 Washington Post headline. Several states have taken innovative approaches to treatment of substance…
Lake Erie Waterkeeper
The Lake Erie Waterkeeper association epitomizes the best in American democracy. Since the days of James Madison we have believed that interest groups are the fabric of our government. They…
Experiential Learning in the Knowledge Economy
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Angela Pool-Funai April 19, 2016 The traditional classroom setting…