New York Metropolitan Chapter ASPA NEWS

The American Society for Public Administration, ASPA, is a national professional organization dedicated to better government and excellence in the public service.

New York Metropolitan Chapter ASPA Post-Holiday Social Gathering

January 12th, 2010, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Location:

 New York University

Department of Philosophy Lounge Space

5 Washington Place, Sixth Floor

Manhattan

(The cross street is Mercer Street.  The building is one block west of Broadway and two blocks south of Eighth Street.)

Refreshments will be served

For further information, please contact Debbie Bula at 212-998-8325

 

ASPA's 2010 Annual Conference

April 9-13, 2010

San Jose, California

ASPA is pleased to announce that its 2010 Annual Conference will be held April 9-13, 2010 in San Jose, CA at the San Jose Fairmont.  The conference, Invigorating Public Service for Change, will bring together academics and practitioners to build more effective public and private institutions that give people a government they deserve.  John Berry, Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Opening Plenary Session.  Other 2010 conference highlights include:

Over 100 educational opportunities in the form of Panel Sessions, Best Practices Workshops, Poster Presentations, and "Ask an Expert" Roundtable Discussions.

Special Events such as the Welcome Reception, lecture series, and Student and New Professionals Summit.

Four SuperSessions on Transportation, The Future of Public Administration, The State and Local Budget Crisis and Open Government and Technology.

 

COMPA Hosts 39th Annual National Conference - Early Bird Registration Ends Soon!

The Conference on Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) will host its 39th Annual National Conference February 10-14, 2010 in Jackson, Mississippi.  The conference, Embracing Change: Resolving Challenges, will focus on seven tracks related to public administration.  The tracks include General Management, Public Policy, Ethics and Professional Protocol, Environment Management, Economics, State and Local Government, and Student Research.  The deadline for submitting track proposals was November 15, 2009.  For more information, please visit their website at:

http://www.compaonline.org/contents/. 

 

Tenure Track Job Posting at John Jay College

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY has issued the following Career Opening in the field of Public Management:

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) (3 positions)

Public Management

Payroll Title/Level: Teaching

Location/Department: Public Management

Position Type: Exempt

FLSA Status:

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

College Web Site:http://www.jjay.cuny.edu

Notice Number: Job ID 1950

Date Posted:11/16/2009

Closing Date:1/10/2010

Position Description and Duties:

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, an urban public institution, is a liberal arts college with a

specialized mission in criminal justice, forensic studies, public service and related areas. Located

steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City, John Jay College, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), offers bachelors and masters degrees and participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate School of CUNY. Under the leadership of its fourth president, Jeremy Travis, the College is undergoing a transformation that includes unprecedented faculty hiring, new undergraduate majors and masters programs, and a new 600,000 square foot building ready for occupancy in 2011. With so many changes underway, the college offers to its many new faculty the unusual opportunity to shape the future of their institution.

GENERAL DUTIES: Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor designations:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

For Instructor designation:

A Master's degree in area(s) of expertise, and/or active progress toward a Doctorate, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree in public administration or a closely related field is required. Promising ABDs or highly qualified and experienced people with advanced degrees can be considered at commensurate rank. We welcome all applicants in this field, but are especially interested in candidates with expertise or experience in one or more of the following specializations: Budget or Financial Management, Organizational Behavior and Theory, Inspection and Oversight, Policy Planning or Analysis, Measurement or Assessment, Justice Administration, Corruption, Ethics and Integrity, Court Administration, Homeland Security, Urban Planning, Human Resources, Incident Analysis.

Requested Items:

How To Apply:ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL. DO NOT

APPLY ON LINE AT THIS JOB BOARD. TO APPLY Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one page statement of teaching

philosophy, and three letters of reference to:

Respond To: Professor Ned Benton

John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)

Department of Public Management

445 W. 59th Street

New York, NY 10019

For additional information about the position, contact Professor Ned

Benton at nbenton@jjay.cuny.edu or 212.237.8089

The City University of New York

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities

Act Employer

 

People To People Citizen Ambassador Programs

            Leap to the forefront of your field without taking another course.  Cultivate relationships with professional peers across the world.  Explore another country not as the sum of its tourist attractions but as real people in a living, breathing culture.

            People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs bridges the gaps between countries and cultures to connect you with counterparts half a world away.  It may be the best professional investment you ever make.

            As a citizen Ambassador you will:

·        Connect with overseas professionals in your field during 20 to 30 hours of meetings, site visits, and lively discussions

·        Gain a wealth of firsthand information as you compare your own business practices with that of another land

·        Immerse yourself in an exciting culture by exploring the country’s most iconic sights and experiencing its unique rhythms of life

·        Return to your workplace with new insights and a broader understanding that will prepare you for future professional success

·        Collaborate with your new partners to advance the practice of your profession all over the world

Many Citizen Ambassador delegations – particularly those in nursing, law, and education – qualify for continuing education credits.  The credits are awarded through People to People’s partnerships with accredited institutions and typically grant 10 – 20 credit hours.  Citizen Ambassadors also contribute to a delegation journal, documenting their professional meetings and discussions with overseas counterparts.  The compiled journal is published online shortly after delegations return home.

            For information, visit the website peopletopeople.com or e-mail info@peopletopeople.com.

Founders' Forum Fellow Nomination Process Now Open for Students - Sponsor a Fellow Today!

Each year, ASPA offers the Founders' Forum Fellowship Program.  Fellowships are awarded to full-time undergraduate and graduate students studying in any field relevant to public administration.  Fellows will have an opportunity to attend the ASPA 2010 Conference in San Jose, CA and expand their knowledge and skills needed to work in public service.  Please visit the National ASPA website (www.aspanet.org) for the nomination form and to see the benefits afforded to students.

ASPA would like to offer this experience to as many students as possible. To accomplish this, ASPA needs sponsorship support. Your university or employer can be a part of an exciting and empowering program designed to help mold future public servants.

To sponsor a Founders’ Forum Fellow, please contact Jeannie Jeffries at 202-585-4310 or jjeffries@aspanet.org.

 

Chapter Events:

January 12, 2010: Chapter Post-Holiday Social Gathering (New York University, 5 Washington Place, Sixth Floor – Philosophy Department Lounge, Manhattan) (6:00PM – 8:00 PM) (For further information, please contact Debbie Bula at 212-998-8325)

Spring, 2010: 2009-2010 Annual Public Service Awards Dinner

 

Regional and National Events:

February 2 – 3, 2010: GOVERNING’s 18th Annual Outlook in the State and Localities (Location: National Press Club, Washington, DC) (Information: www.governing.com/conferences/outlook)

February 8 – 11, 2010: Social Media For Government: How To Engage Your Employees and Citizens By Using the Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Drive Communication Results (Location: TBA) (Information: www.aliconferences,com/conf/social_media_govt0210/index.htm)

February 22 – 24, 2010: Association for Strategic Planning Annual Conference (Location: Pasadena, CA) (Information: www.strategyplus.org)

March 18 – 19, 2010: Public Performance and Measurement and Reporting Conference (Location: Chattanooga, TN) (Information: www.ppmrn.net/annual-conference)

April 7 -9, 2010: International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM) Theme: The Crisis-Challenges for Public Management (Location: Berne, Switzerland) (Information: www.irspm2010.com)

April 9 - 13, 2010: ASPA 71st Annual Conference: Invigorating Public Service for Change (Location: San Jose, CA) (Information: www.aspanet.org)

April 22 – 25, 2010: 68th MPSA National Conference (Location: Chicago, IL) (Information: www.mpsanet.org)

June 14 – 17, 2010: 2010 Sino-US International Conference on Public Administration (5th) Theme: “The Role of Government in Fighting the Financial Crisis” (Location: Xiamen City, P.R. China) (Information: Mengzhong Zhang, Mengzhongzhang@gmail.com)

June 24 – 26, 2010: Sixth Transatlantic Dialogue (6TAD) (Location: Siena, Italy) (Information: www.6TAD.org)

June 28 – 30, 2010: National Conference on Volunteering and Service (Location: New York City, NY) (Information: www.volunteeringandservice.org)

September 17 – 18, 2010: Northeast Conference on Public Service (NECoPA) (Location: School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers, Newark, NJ) (Information: http://spaa.newark.rutgers.edu)

 

NY Metropolitan Chapter ASPA

Governing Board

2009 - 20109 Elected Chapter Officers:

President:                  Stephen Rolandi

Vice President:          William A. Allen

Vice President:          Usha Narasimhan

2009-2010 Appointed Chapter Officers:

Treasurer:                     Chris Meyer

Communications:          To Be Announced

Chapter Newsletter Editor and Chapter Webmaster:                 Michael V. Jameson

2009-2010 Chapter Council:

Deborah Bula (July 2009 - June 2011)

Patricia L. Caines (July 2008 - June 2010)

Maria J. D’Agostino (July 2009 – June 2011)

Paul Gallo (July 2009 - June 2011)

Emmanuella Mathurin (July 2008 – June 2010)

Lorraine Motola (July 2009 - June 2011)

Steven Parker (July 2008 - June 2010)

Pamela E. Ransom (July 2008 - June 2010)

Ex-Officio Chapter Officer:

Immediate-Past President:         Jeanne-Marie Col

Chapter Constitution/By-Laws Committee: Chair: Clifford Kirsch

Chapter 2010-2011 Nominating Committee Co-Chairs: Bill Ciaccio and Jeanne-Marie Col

Chapter Mailing Address:

New York Metropolitan Chapter ASPA

c/o Mr. William Ciaccio

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2 Broadway, Fourth Floor

New York City, NY   10004

Chapter e-Mail Addresses:

Webmaster@nymetroaspa.org

Communications@nymetroaspa.org

NY Metropolitan Chapter ASPA Web Site:

http://www.nymetroaspa.org/index.html

National Council/District 1 Representative:

William Ciaccio (William.ciaccio@nyct.com)

ASPA National Office:

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 840

Washington, D.C., 20004

Phone:  202-393-7878 FAX:    202-638-4952

National ASPA Web Site:

http://www.aspanet.org