ASPA's newspaper, PA TIMES, covers developments in the professional field of public administration. Article topics include successful local state and federal government programs, PA trends and new PA methods. PA TIMES focuses on the issues that face public managers today. It also highlights best practices in the field and updates members on how ASPA plays a role in the support of the public sector. ASPA's chapters and sections highlight their innovative programs and publications in PA TIMES as well.
Consider submitting an article to PA TIMES. Review the submission guidelines and a listing of the types of articles accepted, as well as some writing tips to increase your chances of selection for publication. Below is the 2013 editorial calendar
2013 Editorial Calendar for print editions
2013 Editorial Calendar
In an effort to combat growing anti-government sentiments, the 2013 editorial calendar of the PA TIMES, ASPA's flagship print newspaper, will highlight ‘Public Heroes’ as a guiding principle of its five editions. While each edition will continue to focus on a timely topic in public administration, each issue will also profile an individual or organization that demonstrates exemplary characteristics of efficient, collaborative and effective public service. We welcome nominations of individuals to profile in 2013. Send your suggestions to PA TIMES Editor, Melissa Williams at patimes@aspanet.org.
Articles must remain between 1000-1200 words, contain no reference and adhere to the deadlines below. PA TIMES follows the AP writing style, with some exceptions. Our submission and author guidelines can be found here or on the ASPA website. Send all submissions to Melissa Williams at patimes@aspanet.org.
Authors do not need to be ASPA members. PA TIMES will consider ALL original article submissions.
July/August/September:
SMART Response: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery
This issue examines the various elements of emergency management including disaster response, use of technology in emergency preparedness, human services management and institutional resilience.
Deadlines: Article & advertising submission – July 15, 2013; published August 12, 2013
October:
Strengthening Public Service: Recruitment, Retention and Development
Education Supplement: Usable Knowledge: Merging Scholarship & Practice
This issue examines strategies for obtaining the most talented and skilled individuals for public service; the supplement will focus on ways that theory and practice influence each other.
Deadlines: Article & advertising submission – September 9, 2013; published October 1, 2013.
November/December:
Beyond the Fiscal Crisis: Promoting Economic Growth & Opportunity
This issue launches a discussion about what is next on the horizon regarding as the country experiences a slow recovery.
Deadlines: Article & advertising submission – November 15, 2013; published December 9, 2013.