The Fairmont Dallas is the place to be March 7-11, 2008 for the American Society of Public Administration's (ASPA) 69th Annual Conference. ASPA will host over 1,200 federal, state and local government officials and employees, scholars, practitioners, new professionals and students who will come together for training, networking, exchanging ideas and learning about current practices in the field.  

 

This year’s theme, Transformational Public Administration: A Call for Public Service, will focus on behaviors, programs, activities and institutions and processes emanating from the public sector, that have, or can promote human advancement.

 

Hundreds of public service experts will be on hand to offer creative solutions to problems you encounter in the workplace. Through keynote presentations, workshops, panels, roundtables and poster presentations, attendees will experience first-hand leadership skills to elevate the public service profession. Don’t be left out! 

 

Please note:  If you are mailing your conference registration, it must be received by February 20, 2008.  Fax and online registrations will be accepted up until February 29, 2008.  After that date, please register onsite.

 

Discussion Circles: New Educational Additon to Conference

 

ASPA is excited about a new educational addition to the conference – Discussion Circles. Discussion Circles provide a unique opportunity for authors to discuss their paper and related issues in a small group setting. This format will maximize the opportunity for dialogue among practitioners and academics. Participant involvement, questions, and open discussion are encouraged. There will be over 100 discussion circles covering vital public administration issues.  Click here for a complete list and schedule.

 

ASPA Seeks Onsite Volunteers for Conference

 

An effort as massive as the ASPA Annual Conference could not take place without literally hundreds of volunteers. On-site volunteers are key to a smooth transition from ideas to reality.  While it is a lot of work, you will enjoy it and have the opportunity to network with public administration professionals. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

 

College Recognition

 

At this year's conference, ASPA will recognize the two MPA Schools (one local and one outside of Dallas) that bring the most registered students to the conference. Take advantage of the group discounts for 100 or more students. Call the ASPA office at 202.393.7878 for discount information. More details regarding the recognition will be available soon. Start Recruiting!

 

Conference Honorary Co-Chairs

 

Blandina Cardenas, President of  the University of Texas-Pan American, and Mark Nordenberg, Chancellor and chief executive officer of the University Pittsburgh, will serve as this year's Conference Honorary Co-Chairs.

 

Blandina Cardenas became the first female Hispanic president of The University of Texas-Pan American in 2004. Previously, Ms. Cardenas was at the University of Texas-San Antonio as dean of the College of Education and Human Development and director of the Hispanic Research Center. She was a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, a delegate to the United Nations World Conference on Women and a member of the first U.S. Delegation of Educational Researchers to the People’s Republic of China.

 

Mark Nordenberg is the chancellor and chief executive officer of the University of Pittsburgh. Chancellor Nordenberg came to the University of Pittsburgh in 1977 as a law professor and later served as the dean of the School of Law. He is the recipient of numerous awards recognizing his leadership, not only at the University, but also in the Pittsburgh community. Chancellor Nordenberg chairs a Citizen's Advisory Committee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of City-County Government.