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Special Virtual Issue on Public Service Motivation
Take a moment to read articles about the new ideas and concepts shaping public administration in the Public Administration Review’s (PAR) special virtual issue. Access to PAR is free for…
Democracy and the Public Agenda
“Those who would sacrifice essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin Currently, many issues that affect our society…
Transportation Public-Private Partnerships: Challenges of Transparency and Accountability
Many recent studies and reports identify a huge backlog of infrastructure projects that need to be completed in the United States. One example of this backlog is estimated by the…
Profiles of Outstanding Women in Public Administration
In honor on International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, ASPA is sharing the profiles of some extraordinary female public servants. Click here to look through a sampling of ASPA’s…
Great Successes from Small Changes
One hit a week. That’s what it takes to improve from a .250 to a .300 hitter according to Bull Durham’s Crash Davis. A good major league player will have…
Are Ethics Relevant?
Government scandal could now be considered commonplace. I should know. I’ve been part of a staff that has experienced political scandal first hand. I’ve dealt with the feelings of uncertainty…
How to Embed Transparency into Collaborative Governance
What is the proper role of government transparency in collaborative governance? Is it just about improving information management practices such as processing and storing huge data sets? Otherwise, is something…
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities: A Serious Goal in Need of a Comprehensive Solution
The writer Augusten Burroughs wrote, “If you have your health, you have everything. If you don’t have your health nothing else matters.” In the United States there are millions of…
Using Technology to Increase Access and Transparency in Local Government
Today’s public administrator is facing challenges to inform and engage the public about the issues that confront our cities, counties and agencies. Citizens have to balance the demands of work,…
Change U at GVSU
Our experience working in a nonprofit organization in the public service sector has made us recognize the importance of confronting social justice issues, both within our agency and with other…
Successful Collaboration in the City of Hampton, Virginia Budgetary Process
“Borrowing trouble and just increasing our workload!” That is a common passing thought when governmental entities consider expanding upon their use of social media to encourage public engagement and participation…
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