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Wanna Quit? Don’t.

Wanna Quit? Don’t.

It’s never been easy to be in the public service, and lately it seems harder than ever. But, don’t quit. When it seems like there is no other path, take…

What You Need to Know Before Applying For Federal Employment: Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service

What You Need to Know Before Applying For Federal Employment: Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service

While there are hundreds of hiring regulations reliant on an agency’s mandate, governance, branch and so on, in this article I will briefly explain two of the most important elements…

Public Administration Mentoring: A Testament to Life-Long Learning

Public Administration Mentoring: A Testament to Life-Long Learning

This article offers a real-world example and progressive professional concepts resulting from a quality co-mentoring experience. We must value the ability to listen completely and allow long-term co-mentoring to take…

Ethics, Leadership and Improving the Delivery of Public Services

Ethics, Leadership and Improving the Delivery of Public Services

As public-private partnerships (PPP) have become more common, the delivery of public services (DPS) has come under increased scrutiny. The reason? Reported declines in their delivery.…

Don’t Worry About Low Fertility Rates, But Be Prepared

Don’t Worry About Low Fertility Rates, But Be Prepared

The current Korean government has been undergoing unprecedented pressures brought on by low fertility rates. The government should not be obsessed with a low fertility rate itself. Rather, it should…

Overcoming Impending Sea Level Rise in Virginia Through Rural Economic Development

Overcoming Impending Sea Level Rise in Virginia Through Rural Economic Development

Without aggressive mitigation strategies in regards to climate change, it may become pressing to protect or relocate people that live in, or close to, coastal areas. …

Our Window of Opportunity to Tackle Racism

Our Window of Opportunity to Tackle Racism

The change we hope to see—equitable and just policies—will expand the potential of the country by unleashing the full potential of its people. It all starts with a shift in…

Rebuilding School Education Pedagogy Through India’s National Education Policy 2020

Rebuilding School Education Pedagogy Through India’s National Education Policy 2020

Despite the government’s efforts to launch apps to reach children in rural areas, education is interrupted, specifically for girls. An investment in a holistic school education policy will strengthen the…

With Curiosity Comes Humanity

With Curiosity Comes Humanity

For our safety and survival, we must continue to dig deep and follow the science to protect our hearts and bodies while our minds challenge us with memories of what…

Accessibility During COVID-19 and the Role of the Public Administrator

Accessibility During COVID-19 and the Role of the Public Administrator

To ensure public services are delivered equitably in the uncertain landscape of COVID-19, public administrators must focus on and understand the needs of the physically disabled within their communities.…

In This Together: Public Opinion on Public Health, Social Equity and Upcoming Elections

In This Together: Public Opinion on Public Health, Social Equity and Upcoming Elections

Multiple times each year, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Wilder School conducts the Wilder School Commonwealth Poll to better understand how Virginians view important issues that…