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NAPA publishes annual examination of role of public administrators in driving change
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
At its annual fall meeting, the National Academy of Public Administration on Thursday published a list of what its members
National Academy of Public Administration and the IBM Center for The Business of Government Announce Formation of Agile Government Center Agile Govt. Center will serve as hub of a collaborative networ
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today announced the formation of the Agile Government Center
Terry Gerton Discusses the “Grand Challenges in Public Administration” on SiriusXM Radio, Nov. 7, 2019
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
National Academy of Public Administration President and CEO Terry Gerton is interviewed on SiriusXM Radio’s “The Morning Briefing” on the
Files for Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems - Fall Meeting Session
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Please download the files for the Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems meeting on Friday, November 8, 2019. Analysis of Intergovernmental
National Academy of Public Administration Fall Meeting Unveils Grand Challenges in Public Administration Meeting Focuses on Seeking Collaborative Solutions to 12 Grand Challenges
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration held its annual Fall Meeting this week, unveiling its final list
Meet our Fellows: Dr. Kendra Stewart ('17)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Kendra B. Stewart is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities
Panel Meeting Summary Notes: October 18, 2019
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
NAPA EOM Panel Meeting - Summary Notes Topic: GAO’s Center for Strategic Foresight October 18, 2019 Background. The U.S. Government
Bureau of Transportation Statistics: Developing a Statistical Roadmap to Inform Transportation Financing Decisions
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Organizational Theory and Behavior | Year: 2019
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, is a federal statistical agency that provides actionable
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Phase II
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior, Leadership | Year: 2019
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is a small, independent federal agency within the executive branch with an essential
Today's Talent Management Approaches for the Workforce of the Future
Media | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
National Academy of Public Administration and Management Concepts Host Event Examining the Federal Workforce of the Future
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration, in partnership with Management Concepts, today hosted an event, “Talent Management
Meet our Fellows: Peter Hutchinson ('08)
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Peter Hutchinson has a long history in the Minnesota public sector. In 1975, Hutchinson served as a Deputy Mayor of
Standing Panel on International Affairs Meeting (10/16/19) Presentation
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
For those who missed or want to review the content discussed at the October 16, 2019 meeting of the Standing
Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance 10/11 Meeting Presentation
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
For those who could not attend, and those who want to revisit some of the materials presented at October 11th's
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration and Management Concepts To Host Event on Preparing for the Workforce of the Future
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration, in partnership with Management Concepts, will host an October 22nd event
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration To Hold Annual Fall Meeting November 7-8 Meeting Will Unveil List of “Grand Challenges in Public Administration” And Offer In-Depth Panels on
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration will hold its annual Fall Meeting on November 7-8, unveiling the
Federal Aviation Administration; Assessment of Compliance with and Effectiveness of Registration for Small Unmanned Aircraft
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Human Resources and Personnel Management, Program Audit and Evaluation | Year: 2019
The advent of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) presents important economic and social opportunities for the United States. A major contributor
Federal Bureau of Prisons; Medical Data Management
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior, Information Technology, Program Audit and Evaluation | Year: 2019
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) currently provides healthcare to more than 156,000 inmates in more than 122 prisons (institutions)
National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2019 Class of Academy Fellows 51 Leaders in Public Administration to Join the Academy
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration today announced that 51 leaders in the field of public administration
September 2019 Shared Services Forum
Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Meet our Fellows: John Kamensky ('10)
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John Kamensky is a senior fellow with the IBM Center for The Business of Government in Washington, DC, which sponsors
Media Advisory: National Academy of Public Administration to Host Event on Section 809 Panel Recommendations for Department of Defense Acquisition Process
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration will host a September 10th event, Section 809 Panel Recommendations: Where
Meet Our Fellows: Belkis Leong-Hong ('15)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Ms. Belkis Leong-Hong is the Founder, President, and CEO of Knowledge Advantage Inc., a woman-owned, SDB-certified company specializing in delivery
August 2019 Shared Services Forum
Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Montgomery County Council: Legislative Branch Operations Assessment
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Leadership, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2019
The Montgomery County Council (the Council) is the legislative branch of the Montgomery County (Maryland) government. The Council is made
State Chamber of Oklahoma Research Foundation: A Comparative Analysis of States' Civil Service Reforms
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2019
Human capital management has been a longstanding challenge at all levels of government. In order to attract, develop, and retain
Meet Our Fellows: Don Bathurst ('18)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Mr. Donald Bathurst retired from federal service December 31, 2018, as Executive Director for Emergency Preparedness at the Department of
Meet Our Fellows: Erik Bergrud ('13)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Erik Bergrud is the current Associate Vice President for University Engagement at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. In this position
NEWS RELEASE - Testimony of NAPA President and CEO Teresa Gerton Before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Government Operations, July 23, 2019
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY: NAPA President & CEO Terry Gerton and Fellows to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Government Operations
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration President and CEO Terry Gerton will testify before the House Committee
Meet our Fellows: Patricia Florestano ('86)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Dr. Patricia Florestano, a Fellow since 1986, has had an impressive career in Maryland Higher Education and politics. She began
Working Capital Fund Symposium – July 2019
Working Capital Fund | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
On Tuesday, July 9, the National Academy of Public Administration and Grant Thornton hosted a Working Capital Fund Symposium on
ASPA President, Paul Danczyk, on the Social Equity Leadership Conference
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
ASPA President, Paul Danczyk, reflects on the Social Equity Leadership Conference during the first part of his July message
18th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Academy Fellows, Marilyn Rubin and Charles Menifield, hosted the 18th annual Social Equity Leadership Conference at Rutgers University - Newark
Meet Our Fellows: Enid Beaumont ('82)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
For over 55 years, Dr. Enid Beaumont has been an exemplar of distinguished public service and professional endeavors. Dr. Beaumont
Watch: Identifying and Addressing Skill Gaps: Innovative Federal Practices
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
The National Academy of Public Administration, in partnership with Management Concepts, hosted a June 25th forum, Identifying and Addressing Skill
Watch: Roundtable on Civil Service Reform
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NAPA recently hosted a roundtable discussion on Civil Service Reform with Rebecca Hunter, the former Tennessee State Commissioner of HR
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration and Management Concepts To Host Forum on Identifying and Addressing Skill Gaps in the Federal Workforce
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration, in partnership with Management Concepts, will host a June 25th forum
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration and Center for Organizational Excellence To Host Roundtable on Civil Service Reform
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Public Administration will join the Center for Organizational Excellence in hosting a June
NEWS RELEASE Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration and National Academy of Public Administration Host 18th Annual Social Equity Conference
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers University–Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration kick off
Terry Gerton joins the Govcast Podcast
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Academy President / CEO Terry Gerton joined the Govcast podcast to discuss the importance of NAPA's mission to the advancement
Media Advisory: NAPA and Rutgers University to Host 18th Annual Social Equity Conference
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration and Rutgers University–Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration will host
May 15 - Testimony of Teresa Gerton before the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
I appreciate the opportunity to speak before the Commission today. I have served as the President and CEO of the
Meet our Fellows: Kay Goss ('13)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Kay Goss, elected in 2013, reflects on Grand Challenges, her involvement in public adminstration today, and more from her wide-ranging
Why Do You Serve?
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Through no action of my own, I was fortunate enough to be born a citizen of the United States
Meet Our Fellows: Patricia Wallace Ingraham ('90)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
Patricia Wallace Ingraham, elected in 1990, reflects on a career of public service, her work today, and Grand Challenges in
Unleashing Workplace Creativity:Fostering a Government of Innovation
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2019
The National Academy of Public Administration & Management Systems International recently hosted a Forum on Fostering Innovation in Government. Keynote