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A new study by @academicpiracy.bsky.social‬ explores the use of performance audits by the UK.

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Reposted by Bruce D. McDonald

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We are thrilled to announce that the @spsodu.bsky.social has climbed in the national rankings for public affairs programs!
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by Bruce D. McDonald

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William Hatcher and I are excited to be working with Teaching Public Administration on a special issue about the future of public administration education. Learn more about the issue by visiting our call for proposals at:

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Congratulations to @academicpiracy.bsky.social and Meagan Jordan for winning the best paper award from ASPA's Section on Democracy and Social Justice. The winning paper was published in @journalpa.bsky.social and highlights interdisciplinary thoughts on social equity budgeting.

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by Bruce D. McDonald

academicpiracy.bsky.social
Many of our students and alumni have lost their jobs during the federal shake up. We should remind them that they aren't alone and that we stand with them.
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ODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · Feb 26
Public servants play a vital role in our communities and governance. The School of Public Service faculty wants to remind our students, alumni, and community that we are here to support and encourage you during these challenging times.
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Reposted by Bruce D. McDonald

spsodu.bsky.social
Public servants play a vital role in our communities and governance. The School of Public Service faculty wants to remind our students, alumni, and community that we are here to support and encourage you during these challenging times.
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by Bruce D. McDonald

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Way to go @samanafshan.bsky.social!

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Professors @academicpiracy.bsky.social and Meagan Jordan have published a paper in @journalpa.bsky.social on social equity budgeting! The paper highlights emerging interdisciplinary thoughts on past, current and future social equity budgeting.
#SPSinAction #ODU #NASPAAProfs

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by Bruce D. McDonald

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🚨🚨Call for Papers 🚨🚨

Working on a paper related to accounting and budgeting in subnational governments? Please check out this CFP for a special issue in the JPBAFM. Edited by Laurence Ferry, Tammy Waymire, Susana Jorge, and myself.

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Accounting and Budgeting in Subnational Governments: Challenges in the Current Times
The aim of this special issue is to raise discussion and bring theoretical and practical contribution about budgeting and accounting in governments at levels other than central, considering the challe...
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Reposted by Bruce D. McDonald

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Did you know that the School of Public Service is represented in the Philadelphia Eagles front office? We proudly celebrate Charles Walls as he enters his third season with the Eagles! Charles earned his MPA degree from the School of Public Service in 2019. He serves as VP of player personnel.
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Reposted by Bruce D. McDonald

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The ODU School of Public Service is excited to host this year's
NASPAA simulation competition, which uses real-world data and challenges students to work together to solve challenging pandemic policy issues in real-time. #NASPAASim2025
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by Bruce D. McDonald

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If you complete the @therealusnews.bsky.social ranking of MPA programs for your department, check to make sure your program and the programs of your friends are actually on the list. It's missing schools!
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Reposted by Bruce D. McDonald

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NEW BOOK RELEASE!

"Engaged Learning in the Public Service Classroom" from Bruce McDonald, professor and director of the school, provides faculty guidance on how to incorporate service learning projects into the MPA classroom.

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Engaged Learning in the Public Service Classroom
Many that pursue a career in public service do so because they have a passion for their communities and want to pursue solutions to vexing challenges in society. As a result, instructors teaching publ...
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JSEPA Vol 3, Issue 1

🚨 New Research on Social Equity Budgeting! 🚨
Bruce D. McDonald (@academicpiracy.bsky.social) & Sean A. McCandless doi.org/10.24926/jse...

🌍💡JSEPA free & open-access: jsepajournal.org/index.php/js...

#SocialEquity #PublicAdmin #EquityBudgeting #LocalGov
#PolicyResearch
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by Bruce D. McDonald

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Excited to be part of the School of Public Service! If you aren't already, please give them a follow!
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ODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · Jan 18
Big congratulations to Ron Carlee, a clinical assistant professor within the school, on being awarded the ICMA - International City/County Management Association's Distinguished Service Award!
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Reposted by Bruce D. McDonald

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Big congratulations to Ron Carlee, a clinical assistant professor within the school, on being awarded the ICMA - International City/County Management Association's Distinguished Service Award!
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by Bruce D. McDonald

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One of the most fun things for me to do on Christmas is to send out @journalpa.bsky.social acceptances!
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