2015-2016
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
The School of Public Administration (SPA) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) offers award-winning, nationally-ranked programs on campus and online. We’re great at what we do. We should be--our programs are welloiled machines, established in 1973, with new and innovative approaches to modern issues. Behind our great graduates are great degrees. This is a snapshot of our many accomplishments during the 2015-2016 academic year. Enjoy!
CONTENTS FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK ....................................................................... 5 RANKINGS ....................................................................................................... 6 SPA BY THE NUMBERS ................................................................................... 8 WHO ARE WE? .............................................................................................. 10 SPA PROGRAMS ............................................................................................ 12 PAVING THE WAY TO PUBLIC SERVICE ...................................................... 20 HONORS, AWARDS & EVENTS .................................................................... 22 SPA FACULTY ................................................................................................. 24 CONTRACTS, GRANTS & SPONSORED RESEARCH .................................. 26 SELECT PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................ 28 FACULTY PRESENTATIONS .......................................................................... 30
From the Director’s Desk
I am excited and delighted to share highlights of the 2015-2016 academic year at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Public Administration. The School has earned a global reputation for preparing students for public and nonprofit careers through its outstanding scholarship, excellent teaching and community engagement. This was affirmed again this year with the 2017 U.S. News and World Report rankings showing we remain in the top ten percent in the nation. We remain dedicated to strengthening this reputation by continuing to build upon traditional public sector values and principles while encouraging innovation. I hope you enjoy reviewing the accomplishments of the School over the last year. I’m sure you will find the work we do impactful for scholarship and public service both domestically and abroad. We look forward to working with you, whether you are a part of our professional network, a community stakeholder, an alumnus, potential student, interested in our professional certifications, or a prospective employer. Ethel Williams, PhD Reynolds Professor of Public Affairs Director, School of Public Administration
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#25 The School of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is proud to announce our new and improved ranking--25th in the nation--for our esteemed Master of Public Administration degree.
Rankings by Concentration #6 #12 #15 #19
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National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Fellows
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Together, SPA faculty and staff have nearly 200 years of experience at UNO alone.
1,800+
The number of volunteer hours SPA faculty and staff devoted to community engagement efforts just this year.
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The School of Public Administration at UNO is ranked in the top 25 best public affairs programs in the nation.
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Distinguished UNO Alumni Award Recipients
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WHO ARE WE? We are a powerhouse of innovators, thinkers, academics, and social entrepreneurs ready to take on today’s challenges in the public and nonprofit realm. The School of Public Administration is made up of nationally-ranked and accredited graduate degrees that are a force to be reckoned with. We’re home to two undergraduate programs unlike any other in the region -- Aviation and Emergency Management. Oh, and did we mention our professional programs? We offer three incredible programs -- Nebraska Certified Public Manager Program, Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute and Academy, and the Supervisory Leadership Certification Program. Powerful programs. Unforgettable reputation. We are the School of Public Administration.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Photo courtesy of FEMA.
Emergency Services Program The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management from the Emergency Services Program is interdisciplinary in nature with core coursework focusing on emergency services and management. The program is intended to academically prepare students for employment in the public sector at the local, state, or federal level of government, in numerous agencies, as well as certain nonprofit and private organizations performing emergency planning, mitigation, response, recovery, and prevention. Students will gain a thorough understanding of interagency cooperation, coordination, and communication as well as administrative issues involving policies and procedures, labor relations, and fiscal matters.
Plan & Respond with the Best The UNO Emergency Services Program continues to reach new heights in program development and reputation. Here is just a snapshot of the many highlights from the program this academic year. • A new concentration and minor in Tribal Management and Emergency Services was added. • This May, our largest graduating class will earn their degrees. • The first-ever Emergency Management-focused doctoral student will begin coursework this fall. • New courses and a new instructor will be joining the ranks come fall, including a new course focusing on disasters and vulnerable populations.
• The Emergency Services Program’s Academic Advisor, Lyndsey Rice, received UNO’s Employee of the Month award. • The program also host the Bill Anderson Fund Workshop this April in Omaha! Other partners in this effort included the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Nebraska Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas Wesleyan University, and University of Southern Mississippi.
Aviation Institute UNO is home to one of the nation’s best-kept secrets in the sky: its Aviation Institute. Since its inception in 1990, the Institute has soared to great heights, offering students flight instruction and education in the many other facets of aviation such as air traffic control, airport management, ground operations and security. How far can you soar with a degree in aviation? The faculty, students and graduates of the Aviation Institute will tell you—the sky’s not even the limit.
See how high they fly As the Aviation Institute celebrates its 25th Anniversary, enrollments within the program are skyrocketing. Enrollments rose 10.9% from Spring 2015. There are also some exciting new additions to the team, including Lowell “Skip” Bailey as the new Flight Training Coordinator, and Dr. Scott Tarry as the new Director.
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SPA PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Nebraska Certified Public Manager® Program
The Nebraska Certified Public Manager® (CPM) program offered by the School of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is a nationally-accredited, comprehensive management, development program. It is specifically designed for current and aspiring managers in federal, state, local government and nonprofit organizations. The CPM Program is based on the assumption that well-trained public managers provide better service to the public.
Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute & Academy The Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute and Academy is an annual continuing education professional training and development program held in Nebraska during March of each year for municipal clerks in Nebraska. This training program is one of a few accredited programs in the country. The program was initiated in 1976 by the Department of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, in conjunction with the League of Nebraska Municipalities and the Nebraska Municipal Clerks’ Association section of the League of Nebraska Municipalities.
Supervisory Leadership Certification Program Whether you are an aspiring supervisor in a public or nonprofit agency or you just want to refine your already-in-practice supervisory skills, the new UNO Supervisory Leadership Certification Program (SLCP) is designed just for you. Presented by the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) School of Public Administration, this flexible program offers options to help you meet your personal and professional goals, all at an affordable rate.
Professional Programs Recap 2015-2016 Village Clerk, Kim Neiman was awarded the title of Outstanding Public Administrator of the Year by the American Society for Public Administration -- Nebraska Chapter. Kim has been the clerk/treasurer for Pilger, Nebraska, since March of 1998. Kim graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Northeast Community College in May of 2007 and received her Master Municipal Clerk designation in July of 2008. Kim was recognized for her leadership and direction in the community during its initial and continued response to the devastation of the June 16, 2014, tornado in Pilger. In May 2016, she will be presenting a session at the International Institute of Municipal Clerks on her work during the Pilger disaster. The Nebraska Clerks Institute and Academy will host the 70th International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference May 22-25th, 2016, at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. It is predicted to have the largest attendance in the past ten years with over 1,000 in attendance.
Another initiative coordinated by the School of Public Administration is the Nebraska Certified Public ManagerŽ (CPM) Program. Dr. Mary Hamilton, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Nebraska CPM Program was elected Chair to the National Certified Public Manager Consortium, and serves as past chair for 2016 CPM alumna Erin Reinders (2010), from Unalaska, Alaska, was promoted to Assistant City Manager. Previously, Erin was the City Planning Director. Dan Esch (2010) was appointed to complete the term of Tom Cavanaugh as Douglas County Clerk, Dan is officially running for the position in 2016. Finally, Kevin Willis (2014) was appointed as Chief deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in addition to this he also serves as Councilman on the Blair City Council, representing Ward 3.
The 2016 Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute and Academy was once again offered at the Ramada in Kearney, Nebraska. There were over 233 clerks in attendance, (a total of 245 registered) with 48 being new to their positions; for one clerk who was attending her first conference, this was her first week in the position!
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Public Administration
New (and Higher!) Rankings
A master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha is more than just a professional degree. It’s a gateway to transforming society through a career in public service. It’s a chance to develop your own intellectual identity. It’s a way to gain exposure to people who are already guiding communities, operating nonprofit agencies or helping others in emergency services.
The MPA Program received exciting news when U.S. News and World Report announced its 2017 university rankings. UNO’s MPA Program is now ranked 25th and in the top 10 percent of all public affairs programs in the country! Faculty work hard to provide excellence in teaching so that our students graduate ready to lead and manage government and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Ethel Williams said, “These rankings…indicate that our dedication to high quality public service education has not gone unnoticed by our peers.”
MPA Student Represents SPA at Graduation and NASPAA Competition Jody-Ann Coore (pictured right, middle) was selected as the College of Public Affairs & Community Service flag-bearer at graduation. She represented the college at the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016. Jody-Ann completed her bachelor’s degree at UNO and graduated with her MPA. Jody-Ann also had an opportunity to represent UNO at the NASPAA Annual Simulation Competition at the University of Indiana in February 2016 (her team won). The competition featured a world-class simulation in which students tested different scenarios and negotiated with others to minimize the impact of global warming. Jody-Ann is a Community Engagement Fellow. When we first met Jody-Ann, she told us she wants to make a difference by creating schools for children so that they may have better lives through opportunities that may not exist without schooling. The doors that opened for Jody-Ann at UNO have built her character and interests. She will certainly make her mark on the world in more ways than one.
Alumni Involvement in Capstone Projects Never sitting idle, the MPA Committee agreed it was time to step up the Capstone Presentation experience. Alumni from UNO’s MPA and Urban Studies Programs were invited to be panelists at student presentations. The role for the alumni is to provide constructive feedback from a professional standpoint. Their involvement ties into the Program’s learning outcomes. We had over 80 of our alums positively respond to the offer to serve as Capstone panelists! Twenty-one alumni attended the Capstone Presentations on Friday, April 29, 2016. We appreciate their insights and feedback about our graduates.
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Master of Science in Urban Studies The Master of Science in Urban Studies (MSUS) is the degree for individuals desiring to make a difference in urban areas. This professional degree trains leaders to critically analyze urban problems and to engage residents in the creation of innovative solutions to conditions in the human community, built environment and natural systems.
Program Review The Master of Science in Urban Studies Program is revamping its mission and curriculum. Be on the lookout for exciting new updates this summer! The Chair of the Urban Studies Program, Dr. Robert Blair, and Jerry Deichert, Director of UNO’s Center of Public Affairs Research, are leading the efforts to better the community of Hastings and Columbus, Nebraska, through a UNO-lead study. The project is funded by the Rural Futures Initiative Grant, totaling $150,000. Dr. Blair was also an integral component in the Urban Thinkers Campus Conference that was held on UNO’s campus in November 2015.
PhD in Public Administration We foster a culture of openness where the process of knowledge creation among students is a common enterprise. As our students move through the PhD program, they have opportunities to teach and to work hand-in-hand with faculty. When they graduate, they are prepared to understand and help solve public problems whether as an academic or as a practitioner.
New Initiatives Bring Big Cohort This was the year of the recruitment task force! We developed strategies to reach within UNO and beyond the campus to recruit excellent doctoral students. The efforts are paying off. Seven students will begin the doctoral program in the fall 2016 semester. This will be our largest cohort in many years! In addition to recruiting, we worked on developing our current students. Dr. Bryce Hoflund orchestrated the teaching workshop. Our doctoral students spent two days learning how to be effective instructors. They created and presented lecture materials, facilitated discussions for class, and constructed syllabi. The goal of the teaching workshop is to prepare our students to be excellent instructors in the university classroom— on-campus and online.
Excellent Placements Graduates of the PhD in Public Administration Program include practitioners, leaders, and faculty locally and abroad. Recent placements include faculty at the following institutions: California State University, Fullerton Florida International University James Madison University Rutgers University Sun Yat Sen University (People’s Republic of China) Tennessee State University University at Albany - SUNY
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PAVING THE WAY IN PUBLIC SERVICE Over 1,800 Volunteer Hours Our faculty and staff who make up the School of Public Administration are not only rock stars at work -- they are well-known leaders in the community. In the 2015-2016 academic year alone, our faculty and staff served our community as board members of the American Society for Public Administration, both locally and nationally; as mentors to Big Brothers Big Sisters; local school board members; Mode Shift Omaha; Women in Aviation; Community Crops; UNO Alumni Association Board of Directors; Omaha Public Library Foundation Board; and many, many organizations in between.
Leaders in the Classroom and the Community In all, SPA faculty and staff are leaders of over 35 national organizations. Here’s a sneak peek to just name a few. American Bar Association American Society for Public Administration International Association of Emergency Managers International City/County Management Association International Institute of Municipal Clerks National Certified Public Manager Consortium National Space Grant Alliance Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Public Administration Theory Network Women in IT
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance believes that nonprofit organizations with a dedicated and prepared workforce are better able to serve their communities and fulfill their missions. We help nonprofits accomplish this by connecting them with Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNPs) prepared and certified here at UNO. Since its inception in 2001, UNO has awarded 54 CNP credentials and have completed 18,149 internship hours. Our impressive students continue to reach their dreams by becoming certified to change the world.
Ask Me Why I Care Another initiative driven by SPA’s Dr. Mary Hamilton, to show today’s youth that government offers huge, rewarding opportunities to tackle the most daunting issues in our society and make a difference in people’s lives. In today’s anti-government environment, young people who want to make a difference in the world are turning their backs on government as a career option and choosing nonprofit organizations or even the private sector instead.
A collection of stories from 23 public servants showcase the impact one has on the lives, hopes and dreams of citizens. The videos are then made available to middle school, high school, college/university faculty, students, and guidance counselors. The goal: To show students and others looking for a meaningful career that public service is not only worth their consideration, but may be the best way for them to make a real difference in our world.
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HONORS, AWARDS & EVENTS ADROCA Awarded to Deserving SPA Faculty Member
Emergency Services Program Finds New Collaboration
Dr. Angela Eikenberry won the Award for Distinguished Research or Creative Activity (ADROCA) this spring, which recognizes and honors preeminent achievement in research or creative activity by faculty members of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
The Emergency Services Program, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Neil, hosted a conference this year with the Bureau of Indian Affairs – more collaborations are on the horizon.
Creation of New Lab UNO to Host IIMC UNO is hosting the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) in Omaha, May 22-25, under the efforts of Ellen Freeman-Wakefield.
Best Presentation Dr. Carol Ebdon was awarded Best Presentation on Local Government Transformation at the 4th International Scientific-Practical Conference in Lithuania this year.
Elected as Fellow Dr. Craig Maher was elected as a Fellow in the Center for Great Plains Studies.
UNO Alumni Association Board Appointment Scott Vlasek was voted to serve on the UNO Alumni Association Board of Directors.
The Nebraska State and Local Government Finance Lab was created this year under the direction of Dr. Craig Maher. The Lab was established for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and presenting fiscal information to Nebraska state and local officials. With the support of Dean Bartle and receipt of a CPACS Urban Research grant, we have collected budget data for all Nebraska municipalities, counties, school districts and special purpose districts. We hope to provide our first round of summary information for policy makers by the end of the summer.
William Averette Foundation Workshop at UNO The William Averette Anderson Fund Workshop drew students from a diverse set of backgrounds to campus for professional development and networking. This year’s event was co-organized by UNO Emergency Services Program Professor, Dr. DeeDee Bennett.
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2015-2016 SPA FACULTY Professors Carl Ameringer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Chair in Health Care Administration and Policy Robert Blair, Master of Science in Urban Studies Program Chair Carol Ebdon, Regents/Foundation Professor, NAPA Fellow Angela Eikenberry, Nonprofit Management Mary Hamilton, Senior Executive in Residence Craig Maher, Master of Public Administration Program Chair Gary Marshall, PhD Program Chair Christine Reed, Faculty Fellow NU Daugherty Water for Food Institute Scott Tarry, Director of the Aviation Institute and NASA Space Grant Ethel Williams, Director of the School of Public Administration, NAPA Fellow
Associate Professors Yu-Che Chen, Director of the Global Digital Governance Lab A. Bryce Hoflund, Health Care Policy and Food Policy Jooho Lee, Associate Director of the Global Digital Governance Lab Patrick O’Neil, Director of the Emergency Services Program
Assistant Professors DeeDee Bennett, Emergency Services Program Tara Bryan, Nonprofit Management Christopher Goodman, Local Public Finance and Urban Policy Rebecca Lutte, Aviation Institute
Instructional Faculty Lowell “Skip” Bailey, Aviation Institute Joe Mancuso, Emergency Services Program Ellen Freeman-Wakefield, Professional Programs Scott Vlasek, Aviation Institute Eduardo Zendejas, Tribal Management and Emergency Services Jordan Zendejas, Tribal Management and Emergency Services
EDITORIAL AND REVIEW ACTIVITIES Blair, Robert (Professor) Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Community Development, Yes, appointed, 10 hours spent per year. (January 1, 2007 - December 2015) Chen, Yu-Che (Associate Professor) Editor, Associate Editor, International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age. (January 2013 - Present) Editorial Review Board Member, International Journal of eGovernance and Networks. (October 2012 - Present) Ebdon, Carol (Professor) Editorial Review Board Member, State and Local Government Review. (2016 - Present) Editorial Review Board Member, Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management. (2009 - 2015) Eikenberry, Angela M. (Professor) Editorial Review Board Member, Voluntas. (November 2015 - Present)
Hoflund, A. B. (Associate Professor) Editorial Review Board Member, Administration and Society, Yes, appointed. (July 2010 - Present) Marshall, Gary S. (Professor) Editorial Review Board Member, Administrative Theory & Praxis. (February 2010 - Present) Editorial Review Board Member, Administrative Theory & Praxis. (February 2010 - Present) Editorial Review Board Member, International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior. (February 2010 - Present) Editor, Journal Editor, Co-Editor: Lacanian Compass. (February 2010 - December 2015) Williams, Ethel H. (Professor) Editorial Review Board Member, Public Performance Management Review. (January 1997 - Present)
Editorial Review Board Member, Administrative Theory & Praxis. (October 2011 - Present) Editorial Review Board Member, Public Administration Quarterly. (2008 - Present)
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Funding Spurs Exciting Initiatives Over half a million dollars was earned from just 16 grant initiatives pursued by SPA faculty this year. Grant funding comes from NASA, Rural Futures Institute, UNO’s Center for Public Affairs Research, and more.
SPA Faculty Collaborative Efforts Ameringer, Carl (Principal), Hoflund, A. Bryce, Reed, Christine Mary, "The Hispanic/Latino Community and Access to Healthcare in the Greater Omaha Area," Sponsored by CPACS Dean's Office, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $20,000.00. (October 28, 2014 - September 30, 2015). Bennett, DeeDee (Principal), Chen, Yu-Che (CoPrincipal), Lee, Jooho (Co-Principal), Mancuso, Joseph S (Co-Principal), “Social Media for Emergency Management (SMEM): Promoting Inter-organizational Collaboration,” Sponsored by CPACS Urban Research Grant, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $9,400.00. (November 1, 2015 - Present). Chen, Yu-Che (Co-Principal), Lee, Jooho (Co-Principal), Blair, Robert Felton (Co-Principal), “Smart Urban Cities/Communities: Leveraging Information and Communication Technologies for Improving Local Public Services,” Sponsored by CPACS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $9,900.00. (November 2014 - November 2015).
Individual Contributions Bennett, DeeDee (Assistant Professor) Bennett, DeeDee, “Emergency Management Higher Education Core Competencies,” Sponsored by Department of Homeland Security, Federal, $2,072.00. (September 2015).
CONTRACTS AND SPONS RESEARCH Blair, Robert (Professor) Blair, Robert Felton (Co-Principal), Deichert, Jerome (Co-Principal), Drozd, David (Supporting), ““Catalyzing the Role of Micropolitan America in the Future of Rural America: Why Not Begin this New Frontier for Research and Engagement in Nebraska?” with faculty from Louisiana State University and Purdue University, 20142015.,” Sponsored by Rural Futures Institute, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $148,541.00. (July 2014 - July 2016). Bryan, Tara K. (Assistant Professor) Bryan, Tara K, "Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Year 2 Evaluation," Sponsored by Omaha Community Foundation, Local, $12,000.00. (December 2015 - September 2016). Bryan, Tara K, "Omaha Nonprofit Capacity Needs Study," Sponsored by Omaha Community Foundation, Local, $5,000.00. (December 2015 - May 2016).
S, GRANTS SORED Eikenberry, Angela M. (Professor) Eikenberry, Angela Marie, Bhati, Abhishek (Supporting), “Omaha Gives Evaluation, Year 3,” Sponsored by Omaha Community Foundation, Private, $7,500.00. (May 2015 - February 2016). Goodman, Christopher B. (Assistant Professor) Harder, Jeanette A (Principal), McQuillen, Jodi L (CoPrincipal), Bai, Jieru (Supporting), Goodman, Christopher B (Co-Principal), Bratiotis, Christiana (Co-Principal), Ashley, Pamela (Co-Principal), Weiss, Samantha (Supporting), VanVuren, Jessica (Supporting), Kapusnick, Joe (Supporting), “Better Together, Heartland Family Service,” Sponsored by U.S. ACF Children’s Bureau, Federal, $280,007.00. (October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2016). Harder, Jeanette A (Principal), Nguyen, Emily (Supporting), Ness, Kristin (Supporting), VanVuren, Jessica (Co-Principal), Goodman, Christopher B (Supporting), “Financial Success Program,” Sponsored by United Way of the Midlands, Local, $13,581.00. (October 15, 2013 - December 31, 2015).
Hoflund, A. B. (Associate Professor) Hoflund, Amy Bryce (Principal), McGuffey, Megan (CoPrincipal), “Study of Food Policy Networks in Omaha, NE,” Sponsored by CPACS Dean’s Office, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $8,600.00. (November 2015 - Present). Maher, Craig S. (Professor) Maher, Craig S (Principal), “Examining Nebraska’s Local Finance Picture,” Sponsored by College of Public Affairs and Community Service Urban Affairs Grant, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $9,450.00. (October 30, 2015 - September 30, 2016). Maher, Craig S (Co-Principal), Stallmann, Judith (CoPrincipal), Leathermann, John (Co-Principal), Scorosone, Eric (Co-Principal), Skidmore, Mark (Co-Principal), Biswa, Das (Principal), “Local Government Fiscal Stress and Innovative Response Strategies,” Sponsored by North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, Other, $20,350.00. (October 30, 2015 - June 1, 2016). Maher, Craig S, Gorina, Evgenia (Co-Principal), “How Do We Predict Local Fiscal Distress?,” Sponsored by Mercatus Center, George Mason University, Other, $8,000.00. (November 13, 2015 - May 1, 2016). Maher, Craig S (Principal), “Nebraska State and Local Finance Lab,” Sponsored by CPACS Dean’s Office, University of Nebraska at Omaha, $27,500.00. (August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016). Reed, Christine M. (Professor) Reed, Christine Mary (Principal), McCarty, John P (CoPrincipal), Campbell, Michael Anthony, "Potential of Collaborative Governance," Sponsored by NU Daugherty Water for Food Institute, Other. (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016).
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SELECT PUBLICATIONS Book Chapters, Contracts Bennett, DeeDee, Chapter in Scholarly book, titled: “Providing Critical Emergency Communications via Social Media Platforms: Cross-Case Analysis,” Routledge. Hoflund, A. Bryce, Jones, J., & Pautz, M.C., eds. (under contract). The Intersection of Food and Public Health: Current Policy Challenges and Solutions. CRC Press/ Taylor & Francis Group. Hoflund, A. Bryce (Winter 2015-2016). Book Review. In food we trust: The politics of purity in American food regulation. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. Political Science Quarterly 130(4), 785-786.”
Research Reports Bennett, DeeDee (2015, October). Report, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. Optimizing Ability of Message Receipt by People with Disabilities: Prototype Findings Report/Vibration Scale Final Report. Washington D.C. Eikenberry, Angela and Bhati, Abhishek (2016). Research Report, Published, “Omaha Gives! Evaluation Report Year 3.” Eikenberry, Angela (2015, October). Collaborating with Giving Circles: The Experience of Beneficiary Organisations in the UK Full Report. Eikenberry, Angela (2015, September). A Study of the Impact of Participation in UK Giving Circles Full Report. Reed, Christine (2015, December). Assessment of the Nebraska Integrated Management Planning Process, NU Public Policy Center.
Published Journals
Forthcoming
Bryan, Tara Kolar and Brown, Catherine Humphries (2015). “The Individual, Group, Organizational and Community Outcomes of Capacity-Building Programs in Human Service Nonprofit Organizations: Implications for Theory and Practice,” Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership and Governance.
Bennett, DeeDee, Phillips, B., and Davis, E., F. The Future of Accessibility in Disaster Conditions: How Wireless Technologies Will Transform The Life Cycle of Emergency Management,” Futures Journal.
Bryan, Tara Kolar, (2015). “Capacity for Climate Change Planning: Assessing Metropolitan Responses in the United States,” Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. Ni, Anna and Chen, Yu-Che, (2016). “A Conceptual Model of Information Technology Competence for Public Managers: Designing Relevant MPA IT Curriculum for Effective Public Service,” Journal of Public Affairs Education. Zhang, Jian-Chuan and Chen, Yu-Che, (2015). “Advancing Performance Measurement of Smart City: Compare China and the United States,” International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age. Chen, Gang, Kriz, Ken and Ebdon, Carol, (2015). “The Effect of Board Composition on Public Sector Pension Funding,” Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management. Eikenberry, Angela and Bhati, Abhishek, (2015). “Faces of the Needy: The Portrayal of Destitute Children in the Fundraising Campaigns of NGOs in India,” International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing. Lutte, Rebecca (2015). “ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrades: A method for identifying training needs,” International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace. Maher, Craig (2015). “A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Service Consolidation on Local Government Expenditures,” Public Administration Quarterly.
Bennett, DeeDee, Baker, P., Mitchell, H., Ashgate. Book, Scholarly-New, Accepted, “New Media and Accessible Emergency Communications.” Chen, Yu-Che. Book, Scholarly-New, “Routledge Handbook on Information Technology in Government.” Kim, Jiseul and Ebdon, Carol. “Have the GASB No. 34 Infrastructure Reporting Requirements Affected State Highway Spending?” Public Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management. Ebdon, Carol, Franklin, Aimee and Jiang, Yue. “Elected Officials’ Perceptions of Governance Relationships and Budget Participation Mechanisms,” Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management. Goodman, Christopher. “The Fiscal Impacts of Urban Sprawl: Evidence from U.S. County Areas,” Journal of Economic Geography. Lee, Jooho. Book, Scholarly-New, “Impacts of Participatory Budgeting on Transparency and Public Trust in Government in Korea.” Maher, Craig, Park, Sungho, Harrold, Jim. “The Effects of Tax and Expenditure Limitations on Municipal Pension and OPEB Funding During the Great Recession,” Public Finance and Management. Maher, Craig, Lee, Jooho, Kim, Jisuel. “Did Performance Management Affect Cutback Budgeting During the Great Recession?” Public Management Review. Maher, Craig and Park, Sungho. “The Effects of Municipal Tax and Expenditure Limitations on Fiscal Behavior,” Public Finance Review.
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FACULTY PRESENTATIONS Bennett, DeeDee (2015, November). “Disaster Research Meets Model Practices,” International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
Chen, Yu-Che (2015, December). “Digital Governance in the United States: Strategies and Trends,” E-Government Workshop, Wuhan, China.
Blair, Robert Felton (2015, November). “Facilitator: Parliamentarians and Local Government Constituent Group,” Urban Thinkers Conference.
Ebdon, Carol (2015, October). “Transforming Local Government: Performance, Participation, and Partnerships,” International Scientific-Practical Conference, Siauliai, Lithuania.
Blair, Robert Felton (2015, October). “Building and Strengthening Small Urban Communities,” Rural Futures Institute. Blair, Robert Felton (2015, October). “Building and Strengthening Small Urban Communities through University Research and Engagement,” Coalition of Urban and Metro Universities (CUMU). Blair, Robert Felton (2015, September). “Perceptions and Innovations of the Theory-Practice Partnership in Local Government Management: An Analysis of Focus Group Discussions,” International City Management Association (ICMA). Blair, Robert Felton (2015, September). “Rural Futures Institute Pilot Project: Building and Strengthening Small Urban Communities through University Research and Engagement Research,” League of Nebraska Municipalities. Bryan, Tara K. (2015, November). “Capacity and Performance: Propositions from the Literature,” Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Bryan, Tara K. (2015, October). “Prioritization of Nonprofit Board Roles and Responsibilities: The Perspectives of Executive Directors,” Southeastern Conference for Public Administration (SECoPA). Bryan, Tara K. (2015, August). “Capacity for Climate Change Planning,” Academy of Management.
Eikenberry, Angela (2015, December). “Volunteerism and Civic Action in the United States,” Volunteering and Civic Action Network, Ghent, Belgium. Eikenberry, Angela (2015, December). “The Civic and Political Engagement of Collaborative Philanthropists: Evidence from Giving Circles in the UK and the US,” University of Ghent, Belgium. Eikenberry, Angela (2015, November). “Beyond Total Empiricism: Toward a Critique of Consensual Definitions of the Third Sector,” Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Eikenberry, Angela (2015, November). “The Determinants of Success in an Online Giving Day: A Case Study of Omaha Gives,” Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Eikenberry, Angela (2015, November). “The Impact of Giving Groups/Circles in the UK and US,” Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Eikenberry, Angela (2015, November). “What is the impact my full-professorship will deliver for the field and for me?” Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Eikenberry, Angela (2015, November). “A Critical Analysis of Social Enterprise Education in the U.S. and Abroad,” Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA).
Goodman, Christopher B. (2015, November). “The Effect of Suburbanization on Significant Tornado Impacts,” North American Meeting of the Regional Science Association International.
Marshall, Gary S. (2015, December). “The university in the new economy: Civic engagement as social critique or benevolent patriotism?” By the People Participatory Democracy, Civic Engagement and Citizenship Education.
Goodman, Christopher B. (2015, November). “Urban Development & Fiscal Sustainability: The Role of Sprawl & Growth in U.S. County Areas,” North American Meeting of the Regional Science Association International.
Marshall, Gary S. (2015, October). “Doctoral Education and Civic Engagement,” National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
Goodman, Christopher B. (2015, October). “On the Measurement of Revenue Diversity,” Association for Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM). Bryce, Hoflund A. (2015, October). “Food for Thought: Creating a Better World through Food Policy, Research, and Advocacy,” UNO Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Speaker Series. Lee, Jooho (2015, December). “Global E-government Trends and E-government Impact in Korea,” Global E-Government, Wuhan, China. Lee, Jooho (2015, November). “Citizen Participation, Participation Channel, and Transparency in Local Government: An Empirical Analysis,” Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM).
Marshall, Gary S. (2015, October). “Teaching Epistemology in Public Administration,” National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Marshall, Gary S. (2015, October). “A Brief History of Doctoral Education in the U.S.,” National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Marshall, Gary S. (2015, October). “Doctoral Education and Civic Engagement,” Coalition of Urban and Metro Universities (CUMU). O’Neil, Patrick D. (2015, October). “Tribal Emergency Management Education,” Bureau of Indian Affairs -Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation.
Maher, Craig S. (2015, October). “Local Property Tax Limits in Nebraska,” Association of Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM). Maher, Craig S. (2015, October). “What Fiscal Condition Means and How One Deals with it is in the Eyes of the Beholder,” Association of Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM). Maher, Craig S. (2015, October). “Track Question on Strategic Program Management: Leveraging the NASPAA Accreditation Process to Achieve the Strategic Goals of the Program, Department or College,” National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
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