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Infrastructure: A Basis for 360 Degree Resiliency?
This article represents part one of two parts covering infrastructure and 360 degree resiliency. As standard universally applicable definitions for resiliency do not exist, the broad-based application of resiliency now…
A Roadmap for Success: The Importance of Developing a Performance Management Implementation Plan
Performance management programs are often seen as additive to the already full plates of public sector employees. The case for performance management needs must be made from the outset, and…
Operationalizing Equity and Social Justice in Budgeting
Despite the challenges that King County’s central budget office is facing with better integrating equity into its budgeting process, its agencies are making great strides toward developing more equitable budgets.…
You’re Better, VA—Now Show Us Your Best!
Veteran Affairs needs to better serve the needs of United States veterans. We have made some progress and many veterans are grateful for that. But it is too long in…
Understanding Medical Debt
79 million Americans are struggling to pay their medical debt. To make a significant impact on medical debt, action at the federal level should be examined. …
Public-Private Partnerships as Engagement Tools in Local Governments & Universities
Now into the 21st century, our economy would be disparate without collaboration between the government, public institutions and private enterprises for the development and growth of innovation and service delivery.…
Two Minutes Before Class
More and more universities are moving some or all of their classes into the virtual online world. But can asynchronous online classes be as good as the in-person experience? The…
The Second Step Toward Restorative Justice for Native Americans and African Americans Is Community Engagement
For the first time in United States history, there is a serious conversation occurring across the country about issues of reparations. If the country is serious about restorative justice, first…
Mind Your Blind Spots: Racial Equity and Transportation Policy
In the 20th century, cars and car ownership became almost universal in America, reshaping where and how people lived. But ignoring how this car friendly system can maintain and worsen…
Flint’s Water Crisis: America’s 21st Century Boston Tea Party
It is vital that we, as public administrators, learn from monumental mistakes and injustices such as the tragedy that occurred in Flint, Michigan. …
Remembering The Importance of Public Administration
When public administration is able to address each of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs on a community level, individuals become better citizens and are able to make more meaningful contributions to…
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