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2007 ACADEMY FALL MEETING
November 14-16, 2007
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel
Washington, DC
21st Century Governance: Tools, Networks, and Accountability
James E. Webb Lecture
David S. Broder, Columnist,
Washington Post, Inc.
Thursday, November 15
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Elmer B. Staats Lecture
Paul Light, Paulette Goddard Professor for Public Service, NYU
Thursday, November 15
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Read full agenda (http://www.napawash.org/about_academy/Agenda07.pdf)
Get registration materials (http://www.napawash.org/about_academy/07fall_meeting.html)
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THE ACADEMY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The Williard Hotel
Reception at 6:30 p.m.; Dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Commemorating Four Decades of Leadership, Trust, Performance and Innovation
...and Setting the Stage for the 21st Century Academy
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ACADEMY PANEL DEVELOPS NEW HR MODEL FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
An Academy Panel, chaired by Frank Thompson, has completed an innovative model for improving human resources systems at the University of California, one of the nation's most respected public universities. The Certified Assessment of Human Resources Systems, or CAHRS (pronounced “cares”), was developed in partnership with UC to ensure that HR operations match the excellence of the University’s primary mission areas of education, medical care and research. The CAHRS model measures human capital performance against validated HR Standards---developed using an extensive research and validation process---and includes a Readiness Review, Self-Assessment, Peer Review and Certification.
Unlike many other professions, no nationally recognized HR standards currently exist. This new CAHRS model is a significant step toward filling that gap. And while the current CAHRS model was designed for implementation in an academic environment, CAHRS is sufficiently flexible to be transferable to other organizations, both public and private, with relatively minor modification.
Read the report
http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/University_of_California/
CertifiedAssessmentofHRSystemsJuly 07.pdf
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INAUGURAL PHILIP J. RUTLEDGE SEMINAR ON AFRICA HELD
On September 25, the Academy hosted the inaugural Philip J. Rutledge Seminar on Africa. The annual event is held to honor the memory of Dr.Rutledge, a Senior Fellow of the Academy and a founder of its Africa Working Group and Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance. The seminar seeks to raise awareness about existing and emerging public administration challenges in African countries, provide a venue to discuss best practices, and explore opportunities for Academy engagement and collaboration.
The theme for this year’s seminar was “Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Resource-Rich African Countries.” It featured presentations by leading experts, advocates and commentators on governance and public administration in Africa. Renowned leader and governance expert, Daniel Kaufmann, Director of Global Programs at the World Bank Institute, delivered a keynote address on corruption in Africa and the World Bank’s efforts to enhance transparency and accountability.
Following Dr. Kaufmann’s presentation Academy Fellow Ralph Widner moderated an engaging discussion on the "resource curse," a phenomenon describing the paradox that countries with an abundance of natural resources tend to have less economic growth than countries without these natural resources. The Panel discussion also included a conversation on the roles of corrupt politicians, the Legislature and international partners. The distinguished panel included: George Ayittey, Distinguished Economist in Residence, American University; Shari Bryan, Senior Program Officer at the National Democratic Institute, Director of Southern and East Africa Programs; Nathan Fields, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (Africa Operations) at the African Development Foundation; and Tom Heller, Shelton Professor of International Legal Studies at Stanford Law School and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for International Studies.
The seminar was a tremendous success, with more than 40 Academy Fellows and leaders of Africa-focused organizations in attendance. Detailed notes of the seminar will be made available soon, and an electronic copy will be posted online.
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S NEXT GENERATION AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
In 2003, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative to trans-form the U.S. air transportation system by 2025. The initiative stems from estimates that the number of U.S. air passengers will triple in the next two decades. To meet this demand and achieve its mission, the FAA must transform its current air traffic control system, which is increasingly facing a growing volume of traffic.
NextGen will represent a major redesign of the air transportation system that will include modifications to security, safety and efficiency of passenger, cargo and aircraft operations. Although it has many partners in this endeavor, FAA will be primarily responsible for implementing the policies and systems necessary for NextGen, while continuing to operate the current air traffic system safely and efficiently.
An Academy Panel, chaired by John Fearnsides, has begun to assist FAA in tackling this significant challenge. The Academy study has two primary objectives: (1) identify the skill sets required to integrate and implement NextGen, including, but not limited to technical and contract management skills; and (2) define the strategies to obtain the expertise necessary to manage, integrate and implement the complex activities inherent in the transformation to NextGen. |
PODCASTING THE ACADEMY'S WORK
The Academy is using a new tool to maximize the impact of our work and highlight the contributions and skills of our Fellows. In addition to releasing its recent report on the Small Business Administration's Disaster Assistance Program, the Academy is also offering two audio commentaries, or “podcasts,” featuring brief discussions of the report.
Hear Academy Fellow and Project Panel Chair Tom Stanton discussing Hurricane Katrina’s impact on SBA and some recommended steps for improvement.
Hear SBA Administrator Steve Preston explaining how the Academy Panel's recommendations are driving changes at the agency.
Multimedia resources are vital and necessary communications tools for organizations generally, and especially for public administration. The federal government, through its USA.gov website, hosts more than 60 web-based podcasts on various subjects; specific agencies and elected officials offer many more. Diverse audiences, from the general public to policymakers, use podcasts to quickly familiarize themselves with issues. In addition, members of the news media employ podcasts as a way to vet potential interviewees for quotability. |
UNDERSTANDING THE ACADEMY'S FINANCES
Responding to a desire among Board members and Fellows to better understand how Academy finances work, the Academy engaged a financial advisory firm to review its policies and practices and to assist it in developing a solid foundation for expanding our financial base. The firm’s review was extensive, covering many financial issues. And, the news is very good: The Academy’s financial processes are strong.
Read the presentation (http://www.napawash.org/Watkins_Meegan_Drury_Presentation.ppt) |
WELCOME OUR NEWLY ELECTED DIRECTORS AND FELLOWS
DIRECTORS
John J. Callahan, H. George Frederickson, Norman J. Johnson, Janice LaChance,
Howard M. Messner, Thomas Stanton
FELLOWS-ELECT
P.K. Agarwal, William F. Baity, Lisa Blomgren Bingham, Stuart Bretschneider, Michael Brintnall, Julius E. Coles, Rita Geier, J. Russell George, Edward L. Glaeser, Renee Lewis Glover, Anthony H. Griffin, Richard B. Hoffman, Sven E. Holmes, Thomas R. Kane, Sally Katzen, Richard Keevey, Donald E. Klingner, Jack H. Knott, Peter W. Marshall, Michael Masch, Audrey Mathews, Samuel L. Myers, Jr., Charles P. Nemfakos, Gregg Pane, Egbert Perry, Gary J. Reid, Alasdair S. Roberts, Gloria Rubio-Cortes, Phyllis Scheinberg, Kathryn Stack, Ellis M. Stanley, Sr., Stephen Trachtenberg, G. Martin Wagner, D. Robert Worley |
ONGOING STUDIES
Review of the National Historical Preservation Program (http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/national_park_service.html)
Department of Energy Environmental Management Program
(http://www.napawash.org/Environmental_Management_Program.htm)
Award and Compensation Programs at the CDC
(http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/cdc.html)
Iraqi Civil Service Curriculum
(http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/iraq.html)
Developing a National Environmental Indicator System
(http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/cine_interior.html)
Performance Evaluation at EPA’s CARE Program
(http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/care.html)
Management Issues in Expanding Health Care Coverage
(http://www.napawash.org/pc_management_studies/robert_wood_johnson_foundation.html)
Veterans Health and Benefits Management Organization and Structure
Evaluation of the Joint Land Use Study Program |
BULLETIN BOARD
Have you moved or changed jobs? Please contact Lisa Trahan (ltrahan@napawash.org) so we can keep your information current.
Do you have items you would like to share with your colleagues? Please email them to Melissa Dalton (mthorpe@napawash.org). Future newsletters will feature "Fellows in the News" and "Personal Notes".
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UPCOMING STANDING PANEL MEETINGS
Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance
"Social Equity Panel--Year in Review"
November 14; 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Degas Room
Chair: Costis Toregas
RSVP: Mary Appah (mappah@napawash.org)
(http://www.napawash.org/aa_social_equity/index.html)
Standing Panel on Executive Organization and Management
"Progress and the Presidential Management Capacity Series "
October 19; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chair: Brad Huther
RSVP: Melissa Dalton (mthorpe@napawash.org)
(http://www.napawash.org/aa_e_o_management/index.html)
Standing Panel on Public Service
October meeting postponed
Chair: TBD
RSVP: Melissa Dalton (mthorpe@napawash.org)
(http://www.napawash.org/aa_public_service/index.html)
Standing Panel on Federal Systems
"Federalism Executive Orders and Writing
Presidential Transition Papers"
November 14; 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; LaSalle Room
Chair: Paul Posner
RSVP: Torrey Androski (tandroski@napawash.org)
(http://www.napawash.org/aa_federal_system/index.html)
Standing Panel on International Affairs
"Millennium Challenge Corporation"
November 8; 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m.; Staats B & C
Chair: Enid Beaumont
RSVP: Julia Mensah (jmensah@napawash.org)
(http://www.napawash.org/aa_international_affairs/index.html)
Africa Working Group
"Development in Africa--Making Aid to Africa Work"
November 15; 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Club Room
Chair: Sylvester Murray
RSVP: Julia Mensah (jmensah@napawash.org)
(http://www.napawash.org/si/si_africaworkinggroup.html)
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