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Public Administration in The Good Place
Public administration has a role in the afterlife — at least on the critically-acclaimed network comedy The Good Place.…
A Police Officer’s Lot
There have been many changes in law enforcement and respect for police since the early 1900s. Since we’ve been observing National Crime Prevention Month during October, it’s an appropriate time…
Teaching with Multimedia: Value of Interactive Media to Informing Learner Support
Contemporary Learning Management Systems (LMSs) provide instructors with opportunities to closely monitor learning and to identify students who need additional support. They engage students through self-paced use of multimedia and…
One (Divisible) Nation: Emoluments for Influence?
Foundations of Public Administration is, in my humble opinion, one of the hallmark courses for any MPA student and I take seriously the steadfast charge to present and explore the…
The Relation of Terrorism and Immigration
Many constituents do not approve of the Trump Administration or their stance on immigration and border control. With that being said, the recent decisions made to secure the American borders…
Assessments: Do You Know What Are You Measuring?
Assessments form a significant part of an administrator’s duties. Knowing where the rocks and shoals of measurement lie can aid in conducting the best scrutiny of the data being analyzed.…
The New Public Administration Professional
The greatest challenge to public administration today is the loss of this belief system. While historically the twentieth century saw a great emergence in funding public programs, this has wavered…
The U.S. Supreme Court: It’s Your Last Job – or is it?
To keep your appointment alive and well, according to the Constitution, you just need to demonstrate good behavior once you become a justice. I believe that the framers of the…
Process Literacy: A Necessary Skill for Government Workers of the Future
Artificial intelligence and automation have great potential to transform the government workforce. However, the greatest strength is in human talent for designing and managing the processes that run the government.…
Taking a Deep Breath on D.C.’s “Yoga Tax”
Unless a tax is extremely onerous and unfair, its effects are likely to be modest. Subjecting fitness clubs to the same tax levied on bicycles, running shorts and yoga mats,…
Addressing Slums in an Age of Rapid Urbanization
The definition of slums has evolved, and their true nature makes them the least well understood places in the global sphere. The catch-all term “slum” is used loosely, and its…
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