The American Society for Public Administration, ASPA,
is a national professional organization dedicated to better government and
excellence in the public service.
Chapter Governing Board Meeting on
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00PM – 8:00PM (U.S. Court House, Room 801,
Refreshments
will be served. This meeting will
finalize the programs for the remainder of the 2009 – 2010 Chapter Program Year.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT -- NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
2009
Dear Colleagues,
The
Chapter has gotten off to a strong start thus far. We have had four well-attended
events, drawing both current members of ASPA as well as those who are
interested in pursuing a career in public administration and current MPA
students at metropolitan area colleges and universities.
The
Chapter's governing board (see related article) will be meeting on December 3rd
to finalize plans for the remainder of the 2009-2010 program season. On the
drawing board are:
(1) Membership
reception - January 2010
(2) Social
networking/IT workshop - February 2010 (at John Jay College of Criminal
Justice, CUNY)
(3) Tour and talk --
"
(4) Tour of the
(5) Celebration of
Public Service Week - May 2010
(6) 2010 Annual Meeting
- June 2010
In
addition, the Chapter Board will be participating in the Society's National
Conference, to be held in
The
Chapter's governance will be reviewed in a By-Laws Revision Commission headed
up by former Chapter President Clifford Kirsch. We will also firm up plans for
a Leadership Institute for those considering running for chapter leadership
positions in the spring of 2010. The Nominations Committee will issue a formal
call for nominations in the early part of the new year.
As
you can see, we have a lot planned for what is the leading public service
advocacy organization in the greater New York Metropolitan area. I hope to see
you on December 3rd. best wishes for a happy holiday season.
Regards,
Steve
Rolandi
e-mail:
srolandi@aspanet.org,
phone
(cell): 917-439-4338
RE-ELECT BILL CIACCIO FOR NATIONAL
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, ASPA, DISTRICT ONE IN THE 2009
NATIONAL SOCIETY ELECTIONS
A message from Chapter President and former National Council Representative
Stephen R. Rolandi:
Dear Colleagues,
As
you may know, the Society is holding nation wide elections to select a new National Vice President (who will become
President of the Society in 2012 ) as well as for a National Council
Representative from our Region (District One), which covers Maine to Maryland.
National Council Representatives serve a three year term, and serve as the
organization's corporate board of directors.
Our
own Bill Ciaccio is completing a term that began in 2007, and is seeking a
second term. Bill has been a long-standing member of ASPA and has served in
many positions, including Chapter President (from 2001-2007). He has worked
diligently on the National Council to advance the concerns of ASPA's membership
and the health of its chapters. Bill solidly deserves re-election. Please join
me in voting to re-elect BILL CIACCIO to a second term on the council. Ballots
are due back to National ASPA by December 18, 2009 (if you have any questions,
please call the National Office at 202-393-7878).
Thank
you!
Steve Rolandi
ASPA's
2010 Annual Conference
April
9-13, 2010
ASPA
is pleased to announce that its 2010 Annual Conference will be held April 9-13,
2010 in
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.
Program on Luther Gulick and the IPA
NYU Wagner and the
Cordially invite you
to:
Symposium
on Legacy and Contemporary Relevance of Luther Gulick and the IPA
December 4, 2009, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Breakfast at 8:30AM/Program begins at 9AM
NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Rudin Family
Forum, The
A
century ago in NYC, Luther Gulick, a founder of the field of public
administration, helped launch and directed the
Public Administration: the First Hundred Years
-- The IPA Archive as a Resource for Contemporary Researchers.
With
Daniel Williams, Associate Professor,
The Old “New Public Administration”
One
of the founders of the “New Public Administration” will reflect on the debt of
the field to a founder of the Old Public Administration. With H. George Frederickson, Edwin O. Stene
Distinguished Professor of Public Administration,
Hosted by NYU Wagner's
Professor Paul Light
Ode To Luther Gulick: Span of Control And Organizational Performance
ASPA
John Gaus award-winning scholar of public management explores the missed opportunities
of important empirical research lost in the debate over “principles of
organization” associated with Luther Gulick.
With Kenneth J.
Meiers, Charles H. Gregory Chair of Liberal Arts and Director of the Project
for Equity, Representation & Governance, Dept. of Political Science, Texas
A&M University
Hosted by NYU Wagner's
Professor Dan Smith.
For
info and to RSVP:
ASPA President Testifies on Capitol
Hill
ASPA
President, Dr. Paul Posner, gave testimony on Capitol Hill before the Senate
Budget Committee Task Force on Government Performance on October 29, 2009. The
hearing explored opportunities for improvement to federal program evaluation
and performance initiatives and provided updates on current executive branch
efforts.
The
Senate Budget Committee is responsible for drafting the annual budget plan for
Congress, monitoring action on the budget, and recommending changes in the
budget process for the federal government.
The new Task Force on Government Performance will assist the Committee
in its monitoring and oversight capacity.
Also, the Task Force will examine current federal program measurement
systems that have been designed to ensure that the policies are implemented
efficiently and achieve the intended result.
Dr.
Posner conveyed to the committee that, “Your decision to create a Task Force on
Performance, chaired by Senator Warner, marks an important step forward for
this committee and the Congress as a whole in integrating a performance
perspective into the budget process.” To
read Dr. Posner’s entire testimony, please visit the National ASPA web site.
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
http://www.compaonline.org/contents/.
Web Site for NonProfit Job Seekers
www.nonprofitJOBMARKET.org offers
JOB BLAST, a weekly listing of newly posted jobs and consulting assignments by
state. The web site also displays new
internships and volunteer opportunities.
The Rockefeller Institute of Government invites you to: States’
Long-Term Budget Gaps: Are There Any Solutions?
A national
conference sponsored by the Rockefeller Institute of Government
Monday, November 30, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
The Levin Institute,
Speakers:
§
Honorable Richard Ravitch, Lieutenant Governor of
§
David M. Walker, President/CEO, Peter G. Peterson Foundation
§
Kim Rueben, The Urban Institute: Challenges in State-Local Expenditures
Ronald Snell, National Conference of
State Legislatures: Discussion
§
Nick Johnson, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Revenue
solutions
E.J. McMahon, Empire Center/Manhattan
Institute: Expenditure solutions
§
Don Boyd, Rockefeller Institute of Government: Challenges in State-Local
Revenues
§
Richard P. Nathan, Rockefeller Institute: Implications for Fiscal
Federalism
RSVPs are required.
Please RSVP by November 25 to: (518) 443-5258 or charbonm@rockinst.org
The Future: A Series of Expert
Discussions
Extraordinary
times demand extraordinary thinking. And so the New-York Historical Society is
offering a series of panel discussions on the future. Each evening will feature
distinguished experts discussing the topic at hand and engaging the audience in
questions, answers, and informal chat during cocktails. Tickets are $75 each; $27.50 of each ticket
is tax deductible. Schedule for each
evening:
6:00 - 7:00 pm Panel
Discussion
7:00 - 7:40 pm
Question-and-Answer Session
7:40 - 8:00 pm
Cocktail Reception
The Future of
Few
events have shocked a business ecosystem like the financial crisis; to help us
understand where it all may lead, we bring together civic leaders with
different sets of personal and professional experiences. Featuring George
Pataki, James Tisch, Michael Goodwin, Richard Ravitch, and Fred Siegel
The Future of the
A
group of leading thinkers discuss the steps our country is taking in terms of
military obligations, dependence on foreigners to fund our budget deficits, the
value of the dollar, and dealings with new global competitors like India,
Brazil and, especially, China. Featuring Richard Haass, R. Glenn Hubbard, Roger
Hertog, Robert Kagan, And Mortimer Zuckerman.
For
Tickets, please visit the website: http://www.smarttix.com/package.aspx?showcode=FUTU
For
additional information on programs New-
The
New-York Historical Society is located at: 1
University
The
Department of Public Administration invites applicants for an Assistant
Professor position in our department. This is a tenure track position beginning
August 2010. The Department offers a BA/BS in Public Administration, a NASPAA
accredited Master of Public Administration, a completely web-based Master of
Nonprofit Management as well as web and face-to-face courses for our
undergraduate minor and graduate certificate programs in Emergency Management
and Urban and Regional Planning. Faculty also participates in the PhD Program
in Public Affairs, an interdisciplinary program within the
Naim Kapucu, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Department of Public Administration
HPA II
Phone: 407-823-6096
Fax: 407-823-5651
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~nkapucu
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
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.
Fulbright
Fulbright
New Zealand invites applications for the 2011 Ian Axford (
Axford
Fellows have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of economic, social
and political reforms and management of the government sector. Fellows will be based at a host institution –
usually a government ministry or department – and will be carefully paired with
a leading policy expert who will serve as their mentor. In addition, they will be expected to spend a
substantial part of their Fellowship in contact with other relevant
organizations to gain practical experience in their field in
Three
to four Fellows are selected each year.
Applicants must be
2010 Sino-US International Conference on
Public Administration (5th)
“The Role of Government in Fighting the Financial Crisis” Call for
Papers
June 14-17, 2010,
Conference Sponsors
Chinese Public
Administration Society (CPAS), P.R. China
The American Society
for Public Administration (ASPA),
Conference Co-Sponsors
Chinese Public
Administration Review
Conference Host
Honorary Conference Chairman
Mr. Wang Lan-ming,
President of Chinese Public Administration Society, P.R. China
Prof. Kenneth Apfel,
Professor at the
Former Social Security
Commissioner at the
Conference Technical Chairman
Professor Chongshi
Zhu, President of
Conference Chairman
Mr. Gao Xiao-ping,
Vice President and Secretary-general of Chinese Public Administration Society,
P.R. China
Prof. Marc Holzer,
Dean of
Prof. Zhenming Chen,
Dean of
Prof. Keyong Dong,
Dean of
Prof. Meredith Newman,
President-elect, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA),
Conference Executive Chairman
Professor Mengzhong
Zhang,
Academic Committee Chairman
Prof. Zhiyong Lan,
Vice Dean of
General Secretary of the Conference
Dr. Wenxuan Yu,
Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological
Dr. Yahong Zhang,
Assistant Professor, Rutgers University-Newark,
Dates:
June 14-17
(14: registration; 15-16 Two day
conference; 17; optional tour).
Conference Theme: The
Role of Government in Fighting the Financial Crisis
Sub-Themes
1)
Public Budgeting and Fiscal Management
2)
Greater Expectations for Public Service
3) The
Need to Improve Government Productivity (to do more with less)
4)
Implications for Human Resources (e.g. stress for retirees)
5) What
to do About Private Sector Failures (hospitals, transportation)
6)
Administrative Reforms
7) New
Governance
8)
E-government
9)
Others
Paper Abstract
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2010
Full Paper Submission
Deadline: February 20, 2010
Paper Acceptance
Notification: Before March 20, 2010
Paper Submissions
outside
Mengzhongzhang@gmail.com
To the attention of:
Mengzhong Zhang, Ph.D.
Tel: 1-301-405-9717, Fax: 1-301-405-3737
ASPA
2010 Annual Conference
Hotel
and Conference Registration
ASPA’s
2010 Annual Conference, Invigorating Public Service for Change, will be held
April 9-13 in
Hotel Registration
A
limited number of sleeping rooms are available at the San Jose Fairmont at a
discounted group rate of $149.00 plus applicable taxes. Triple and quad rates are slightly
higher. You must identify yourself as
being with the American Society for Public Administration or ASPA in order to
receive the discount. Reservations must
be made prior to March 18, 2010 to qualify for the group rate. Reservations made after this date will
receive the discount on a space available basis only. These discounted rates are available three
days prior to the conference and three days post conference. Hotel reservations can be made by contacting
the San Jose Fairmont at 1-408-998-1900 or 1-800-441-1414. Reservations may also be made online from the
National ASPA website.
Air Travel
Discounted
air travel has been arranged with American Airlines and its partner airlines.
Reservations may be made online or by phone. Phone reservations and on-site
reservations will incur additional booking fees of $20.00 to $30.00 per ticket.
The phone number is 800-433-1790. To register online, go to www.aa.com. The authorization code is 3840AA.
Discounted fares are available from April 6-16, 2010. Book your flights early
to get the best available rates. Certain
restrictions may apply.
Rental Cars
Discounted
car rentals for conference attendees are available through Avis. Go to
www.avis.com and enter the Avis Worldwide Discount number J946659 or call
directly to Avis at 1-800-331-1600 to obtain the best possible car rental
rates.
For
more information about conference registration, contact Patricia Yearwood at pyearwood@aspanet.org or 202-585-4309.
For
more information about hotel registration and general conference inquires,
contact Judy Miller at jmiller@aspanet.org
or 202-585-4306.
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ASPA's 2010 Award Nomination Period Opens
National ASPA's 2010 Awards
nomination period is now open! Each year
during the Annual Conference, ASPA presents awards to deserving individuals in
over 25 categories. Awards are given to
individuals who have made significant contributions to ASPA, to the profession
of public administration, and to the world.
Also, ASPA's chapters and sections are recognized for their outstanding
service to our members through their newsletters and professional development
programs. For additional information and
guidelines, contact Patricia Yearwood at pyearwood@aspanet.org.
National ASPA Elections
National
The
Candidates for Vice President are Abraham Benavides and Kuotsai “Tom” Liou.
The Candidates for National Council
Representatives are:
DISTRICT I: William
Ciaccio and Goktug Morcol
DISTRICT II: Cryshanna
Jackson and Patricia Ann Cotten
DISTRICT III: Allan
Rosenbaum and Phin Xaypangna
DISTRICT IV: John
Bretting, Sherri Greenberg, and Bruce Rodman
DISTRICT V: J. Paul
Blake
Student Paper Competition
STPA
(Section on Transportation Policy and Administration) invites submissions for
its
Ninth Annual Student Paper Competition.
STPA
invites undergraduate and graduate students who have written research papers
related to transportation policy and administration during calendar year 2009
to submit their papers for consideration.
Papers should be prepared according to a standard style such as APA.
They should be between 15 and 25 pages in length and include citations and
references. The review committee
encourages students to submit copies of previously prepared research papers,
conference papers, and journal article manuscripts. Literature reviews and review essays are not
eligible for consideration. Papers co-authored with faculty members are not
eligible. The committee will evaluate
papers in a blind review process (students are asked to limit self-references
to a title page that can be removed prior to review by the committee). Papers
should be submitted as an e-mail attachment using MSWord (.doc) or Rich Text
Format (.rtf).
Reviewers
will rate papers on:
(1) the relevance of
the research to transportation policy and administration, (2) the
appropriateness of the chosen methodology, (3) the clarity of the writing, and
(4) the overall quality of the paper.
The
best paper will receive a $250 prize and a certificate of recognition from the
Section on Transportation Policy and Administration. The best paper award will be presented at the
ASPA annual meeting in 2010. The
deadline for receiving papers is December 15, 2009.
Send
papers or questions regarding this call for papers to: Dr. Deniz Zeynep
Leuenberger at dleuenberger@bridgew.edu
(508-531-6125)
New Chapter Members
The Chapter welcomes our newest
members: Jason Boblett, Aleksandr Bocheko, Holly E. Bonner, Timothy Brown,
Kendra Bryan, Edison Canty, Noreen Chambers, Joseph Conforti, Shavonne
Copeland, Peter Hoontis, Stephanie Joson, Carla Lewis, Edmond Li, Thomas
Mullin, Paul Novaro, Melvin Pazos, Jason Pitera, Julia Richie, Stephen
Rockwell, Jade Sanchez, Kevin M. Sharps, David Walker, and Margo Wheeler.
Chapter Events:
December 3, 2009: Chapter
Governing Board Meeting (6:00PM – 8:00PM) (U.S. Court House, Room 801,
Spring, 2010: 2009-2010
Annual Public Service Awards Dinner
Regional and National Events:
April 9 - 13, 2010: ASPA 71st Annual Conference:
Invigorating Public Service for Change (Location:
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:
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)
Steven Parker (July 2008 - June 2010)
Pamela E. Ransom (July 2008 - June 2010)
Ex-Officio Chapter Officer:
Immediate-Past President:
Chapter Constitution/By-Laws Committee: Chair: Clifford Kirsch
Chapter 2010-2011 Nominating
Committee Co-Chairs: Bill Ciaccio and
Chapter Mailing Address:
c/o Mr. William Ciaccio
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2 Broadway, Fourth Floor
Chapter e-Mail
Addresses:
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:
Phone: 202-393-7878 FAX: 202-638-4952
National ASPA Web Site: