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Everything Old Is New Again

Everything Old Is New Again

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By John Carroll October 10, 2014 The October theme is…

CAP Issues Call for Annual Case Study Competition

CAP Issues Call for Annual Case Study Competition

ASPA’s Center for Accountability and Performance is hosting its annual case study competition. Graduate students interested in studying performance management at work in government are invited to submit an interest…

Accreditation, Elections Main Focus at NCPMC Meeting

The National Certified Public Manager Consortium, which establishes the standards for the certified public manager (CPM) designation, recently held their annual meeting September 29-30. During this two-day gathering, the membership…

Civilian Leadership in Government

Civilian Leadership in Government

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ken Malmberg October 7, 2014 There is a tendency to…

Bylaws Change Proposed for ASPA

The National Council has approved a proposed change to the ASPA Bylaws. Members will also vote on a proposed Bylaws change related to the Code of Ethics and the establishment…

2014 ASPA ELECTIONS & LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES

2014 ASPA ELECTIONS & LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES

In November, ASPA members will have an opportunity to vote for the next leaders of the society. Below is a list of the candidates and their statements. Online voting will…

The Problem With Charter Schools

The Problem With Charter Schools

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By William Carr October 7, 2014 Throughout the nation’s history…

Waiting for the Boogie Man: Ebola, Flu and Other Reasons to Build Community Resilience

Waiting for the Boogie Man: Ebola, Flu and Other Reasons to Build Community Resilience

Emergency management agencies were created largely to deal with the threats posed by earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Homeland security programs were implemented to deal with the threats posed…

Drought-prone States Demand Efforts From Public Servants

Drought-prone States Demand Efforts From Public Servants

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Oluwakemi Ekundayo October 3, 2014  Drought-prone U.S. states demand efforts from…

Refocusing on Civics

Refocusing on Civics

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Andrew Vaz October 1,2014 This month had a historic…

Experiences From an MPA Intern

Experiences From an MPA Intern

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Zachary Dyba October 3, 2014 As a student who…