Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 23/05/2025A new study by @academicpiracy.bsky.social explores the use of performance audits by the UK. doi.org/10.1111/faam... 011
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 08/04/2025We are thrilled to announce that the @spsodu.bsky.social has climbed in the national rankings for public affairs programs! 011
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Congratulations 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. tinyurl.com/2sz66pw3 052
Bruce D. McDonald @academicpiracy.bsky.social · 25/03/2025William 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: tinyurl.com/3txxme7x 000
Bruce D. McDonald @academicpiracy.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Many 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. 020
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Professors @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 doi.org/10.1111/padm... 022
Bruce D. McDonald @academicpiracy.bsky.social · 14/02/2025🚨🚨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. tinyurl.com/4xuaxfzjtinyurl.comAccounting and Budgeting in Subnational Governments: Challenges in the Current TimesThe 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... 140
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Did 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. 141
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025The 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 011
Bruce D. McDonald @academicpiracy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025If 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! 130
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldODU School of Public Service @spsodu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025NEW 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. tinyurl.com/mt2wzuertinyurl.comEngaged Learning in the Public Service ClassroomMany 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... 011
Reposted by Bruce D. McDonaldJSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2025JSEPA 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 143
Bruce D. McDonald @academicpiracy.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Excited to be part of the School of Public Service! If you aren't already, please give them a follow! 010
Bruce D. McDonald @academicpiracy.bsky.social · 25/12/2024One of the most fun things for me to do on Christmas is to send out @journalpa.bsky.social acceptances! 082