Extensive Networking Opportunities
ASPA offers wide and diverse opportunities to network, volunteer and lead. You can participate at a local, regional or national level and choose opportunities that are best for you — and your professional credentials. From networking at Chapter events or participating in topic-based Section research to leading your group and connecting with other leaders, you'll gain exposure to the field and become a part of a vast network of public administration professionals.
Annual Conference
With more than 1,300 attendees, ASPA Annual Conferences are where experts from all levels and fields of public administration join to discuss the latest in public service trends and share valuable information.
Webinars & Professional Development
ASPA members receive complimentary access to regular live webinars throughout the year, featuring experts in the field discussing best practices and the trends shaping public administration. Check the calendar often — new sessions are added regularly.
Webinar & Publication Archives
Missed a session? ASPA's webinar archive gives members on-demand access to past recordings, so you can catch up at your own pace. Critical Take-Aways distills key ideas from ASPA's publications into quick, digestible reads — another way to stay current between live events.
Public Administration Review (PAR)
Enjoy a free member subscription to PAR, the top journal in public administration for the last 85 years. Stay current on topics and research important to today's public administrators. Your subscription also includes access to online articles and PAR's extensive archives.
Chapter Membership
ASPA Chapters provide an unparalleled opportunity for public administrators — practitioners, students and academics alike — to meet and network within their geographic area. Most Chapters host networking luncheons, workshops and seminars. Many present awards. These groups meet regularly and keep you informed about your local public service community.
Section Membership
ASPA has more than 30 subject matter Sections, ranging from finance and budgeting to crisis management to procurement. Many of them publish scholarly journals and newsletters and host specialized webinars that keep you current in the fields in which you work or study. As a member, you will learn more about a specialized field of interest. As an expert, you will share your knowledge and skills through Section-sponsored symposia, journals and more.
PA TIMES Online
Focusing on concerns central to public administrators, this in-house publication highlights best practices in the field and other news and current events. Issued twice weekly, these e-digests contain the latest commentary from public administrators on current happenings. This online forum is a valuable outlet to share your knowledge and expertise.
Job Board
PublicServiceCareers.org is a public job search site but ASPA members get direct alerts through e-newsletters showing some of the most recent job postings. Be among the first to know what's available when you join ASPA.
E-Newsletter Access
Stay connected with the rest of the public administration community! ASPA's e-newsletter, The Bridge, is distributed monthly and includes the latest information from across the discipline. Our weekly e-newsletter, This Week at ASPA, provides weekly members-only updates regarding current programs, publications and job announcements in the discipline. Our Federal Workforce in Turmoil digest keeps you up to date on changes in the Federal Civil Service.