PODCAST: What's the Real Definition of Public Service Education? With Fellows David Van Slyke and Susan Gooden Season 2 · Ep 47
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In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Former Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Academy Fellow, and Academy Senior Project Director Roger Kodat, to discuss the key takeaways and lessons learned from a report with the FJC that researched best workplace practices across the Judiciary. Links Read the recent report here. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://s...
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In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Former Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Academy Fellow, and Academy Senior Project Director Roger Kodat, to discuss the key takeaways and lessons learned from a report with the FJC that researched best workplace practices across the Judiciary.
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Read the recent report here.
Support the Podcast Today at:
donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190
Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
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