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American Exceptionalism and Equality of Opportunity

  Exceptionalism has remained a defining American character since its independence. Everybody is taught that things are exceptional in America. Location, history, power, and wealth are the major national character…

Daily Efforts Often Make a World of Difference

  I will never forget little Jonelle. My first full-time job in local government began 17 years ago. I was one of 19 newly hired  Benefits Programs Specialists in the…

PA TIMES 2013 Editorial Calendar for Print Editions

PA TIMES 2013 Editorial Calendar for Print Editions

2013 PA TIMES will highlight “Public Heroes”   In an effort to combat growing anti-government sentiments and negative perceptions about public servants, the 2013 editorial calendar of the PA TIMES,…

ABFM Turning 37 – Invites New Members

By Helisse Levine, PhD Long Island University   The Association on Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM) is readying to celebrate its 37th year as ASPA’s Section on Public Budgeting and…

ASPA Members Honor Nesta Gallas

Nesta Gallas was a marvelous role model for me both within ASPA and with John Jay College where I first met her in the mid 1970s, I think.  When I…

ASPA First Female President Nesta Gallas Dies

ASPA First Female President Nesta Gallas Dies

Nesta Gallas, ASPA’s first female president has died. She died on Saturday, Aug. 11 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Gallas was 94 and days shy of  celebrating her 95th birthday.…

Collaboration – A Process Not an Event

Collaboration – A Process Not an Event

By Dr. Wayne Brock The recent economic conditions are requiring innovative ideas to relieve the budgetary strains for many public entities. The budgetary constraints have resulted in elimination or reduction…

2013 Founders’ Forum Fellows – ASPA Now Collecting Applications

2013 Founders’ Forum Fellows – ASPA Now Collecting Applications

ASPA is now accepting applications for its 2013 Founders’ Forum Fellows program. The program accommodates up to 15 students attendance at the Annual Conference. This year’s conference will be held…

Telling Public Service Stories: ASPA Webinar September 19

Telling Public Service Stories: ASPA Webinar September 19

Washington, DC–Look out for the next ASPA webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, September 19 at 1 pm EST. This webinar is free as a member benefit. Entitled “Telling Public Service Stories,”…

ASPA, KIPA Strengthen Relationship

ASPA, KIPA Strengthen Relationship

Washington, DC–ASPA and the Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA) during a recent gathering in Seoul have agreed to increase academic, professional and personnel exchanges. This can include jointly sponsored…

CAP Encourages Recognition of Good Performance

Washington, DC–Don’t hide good performance under a basket! ASPA’s Center for Accountability and Performance (CAP) encourages you to recommend individuals and organizations for one of its annual awards, to be…