Public Administration Research Colloquiums
The Department of Public Administration has developed regular public administration research colloquiums. The aim of the colloquiums is to bring together faculty expertise, students, and community for an intellectual dialogue with prominent researchers on topics relevant to public affairs and administration. Faculty members and featured speakers with national and international reputations discuss their research and the research process. Student research in the Public Administration Department and the College of Health and Public Affairs has been enhanced through the initiation of these monthly Public Administration Research Colloquiums. The 2007 series focused on Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and national and international leaders were brought in to speak to students and faculty in the department and college.
The 2008 series will focus on social network analysis applications in public affairs and administration and are listed in reverse chronological order: *************************************************************************************************************** THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL DISASTERS ON INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES:
THE CASE OF THE EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL
April 3, 2008 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30
The Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) was the largest and most ecologically damaging oil spill in North American history. The spill occurred on March 24, 1989, in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and was followed by a response failure to the catastrophic release of ~11 million gallons of oil. Because the EVOS occurred during the season of greatest biological activity, it also had severe impacts on both the natural environment and resource dependent communities in Prince William Sound. Drawing on primary social survey data collected from 1989 to 2006, this presentation will discuss the long-term impacts of the spill on residents of Cordova, Alaska.
The Case of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
CZECH NON-PROFIT SECTOR AFTER THE ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
March 20, 2008 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30 Civil society and non-profit sector in the post-communist countries of Central Europe can look back at more than 15 years of rapid development. The growth of civil society in these countries was dynamic and stable, but at the same time it encountered formidable obstacles related to their communist legacy, such as the passivity of the citizenry and dramatic shortage of financial and other resources. The accession into the European Union was a major influence that shaped significantly the emerging non-profit sectors in the region. The presentation will discuss the impact of the EU membership on the non-profit sector in the Czech Republic.
Czech Non-Profit Sector after the Accession to the European Nation
INVENTING SUSTAINABILITY, REINVENTING THE STATE
February 21, 2008 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30
Environmental issues are nowadays largely integrated in public policies. The rise of the concept of sustainability occurred within the context of an existing institutional framework in governmental structures worldwide. Nevertheless, effective results are still to be harnessed. At the policy level, the challenge is to invent enviornmental governance, reinventing government as a whole, but including social actors and political forces that generally do not participate (or have a secondary role) in the development arena.
Inventing Sustainability, Reinventing the State
INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND INNOVATIONS IN CHINA
February 7, 2008 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30
China has adopted performance measurement as one of the major components in government reform since the early 1990s. Over the years, it has learned important lessons and gained valuable experience. Various models of performance measurement have been developed; but, new challenges have also emerged along with additional reforms. This presentation will introduce the development of performance measurement theories and practices in China and examine major lessons and potential challenges in China’s future performance measurement and innovation.
Performance Measurement & Innovations in China
ORGANIZATION ALIGNMENT AT THE ORANGE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS - From Strategy to Tactics January 24, 2008 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30 The Orange County Clerk of Courts is a fee based, $45 million, 600 employee operation with all the challenges any government agency might have. They've developed a strategic planning process built around performance measurement that clearly prioritizes goals and objectives and then puts them into a scorecard for deployment and accountability. Key points of the 90 minute presentation will include a strategic planning approach, process for prioritizing initiatives, and the use of scorecards to mobnitor depolyment and results.
Orange County Clerk of Courts
CRIME IN ORLANDO: AN ANALYSIS BY ArcGIS AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO CURRENT POLICIES
January 10, 2008 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30
ArcGIS software is being used by many public and private organizations to understand the relation between geographical aspects, and time and date attributes of events. This software can provide strong statistical data about particular events, their occurrence rates, and their trends. ArcGIS can also suggest useful data for public policy makers to utilize the resources more efficiently.
Orlando crime rates are increasing on a yearly basis. The study that will be presented in the colloquium found that crimes conducted in Orlando during last five years have geographical characteristics.
An Analysis by ArcGIS and its Contribution to Current Policies
CIVIL SOCIETY IN TURKEY
November 15, 2007 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30 Turkey is among the most dynamic countries in the world today, with one door open to Europe and the other to the Middle East. Since early 1990s, the country’s democratic, political, economic, and social trajectories have been aligning toward future membership in the European Union. Within this context, civil society has begun to enjoy a more enabling environment and is undergoing crucial processes of growth and professionalism. Dr. Hamit Palabiyik will discuss the Civil Society Index Project that was conducted during this period of intense change. Civil Society in Turkey PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & BENCHMARKING: An Overview
November 1, 2007 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30 Performance measurement and benchmarking are an integral part of how modern American governments measure and compare program performance, services and activities. This colloquium, presented by Dr. Lawrence Martin, covers the basics of performance measurement, use in management and contracting, benchmarking, and the work of the Florida Benchmarking Consortium. Performance Measurement Benchmarking: An Overview STILL PERFORMANCE MOVEMENT, NOT YET BUDGET REFORMS: A Comparative Study of Performance-Based Budgeting October 18, 21007 - HPA II, Room 247, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Performance-Based Budgeting (PBB) is a systematic effort that integrates performance information with program goals and objectives to assist in budgetary decision-making. Dr. Jack Yun-Jie Lee, Fulbright visiting scholar, will focus on cases in China and Taiwan to bring about further understanding of the roles of PBB for budgetary and administrative reforms. The lecture will cover cases in western countries and well as developing and newly developed countries in East Asia. A Comparative Study of Performance-Based Budgeting
NETWORKS IN MANAGEMENT: Using Network Analysis as a Diagnostic Tool October 4, 2007 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30 Networks are found throughout an organization. Organizational relationships can lead to the achievement of positive outcomes but can also lead to dysfunction and harmful consequences. Dr. Thomas Bryer will lead you through the use of network analysis as a diagnostic tool in management. Networks in Management: Using Network Analysis as a Diagnostic Tool SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION September 20, 2007 - HPA II, Room 247 - 4:00 - 5:30
Social networks analysis is a field of study that focuses on social relations among a set of actors. It is used to analyze and understand the structure of organizational relationships. Please join us to hear about theory and methods of social network analysis and its applications in public affairs and administration. Social Network Analysis in Public Affairs and Administration
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