News & Exclusives

On Campus with the Carolina MPA Program

Posted on January 31, 2013

Update: Diversity Dashboard: Rosemary Stump, UNC MPA & The Takeaway with Cal Horton, Former Chapel Hill Town Manager The Master of Public Administration Program at UNC-Chapel Hill is a full-time, two-year program that serves up to 60 students annually. It consistently ranks among the best public administration graduate programs in the country, particularly in city management. With courses...

The Transition with Karen Pearson, Gresham HR Director

Posted on January 29, 2013

We flashback to our interview with Karen Pearson, City of Gresham, OR Human Resources Director who just renewed her ELGL membership. What's it like transitioning from working for a county to working for a city? How about returning to a five-day work week after working a four-day work week? These are the questions we had...

On Campus with the Portland State MPA Program

Posted on January 28, 2013

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMsG8eE8Pg&w=560&h=315] Graduates from the Portland State University (PSU) MPA program have enabled ELGL to grow to where it is today. PSU played host to one of the first ELGL meetings with Phil Keisling serving as the keynote speaker. Our relationship with PSU has continued to grow which is evident in ELGL being asked to...

Part III: A Passion for Public Service with Rafael Baptista

Posted on January 24, 2013

Part I and Part II - A Passion for Public Service with Rafael Baptista Submit In an evening in late December, I finally pushed the “Submit” button of the last of my applications for a Fall MPA (or, in one case, MBA/MPA) program. This single gesture capped months of preparation and hard work: from online research and informational...

The Takeaway with Dan Cooper, Former Metro Attorney

Posted on January 23, 2013

The Takeaway with Dan Cooper Former Metro Attorney and Former Metro Acting Chief Operating Officer It is difficult to write this feature without thinking about everyone's favorite TGIF show "Hanging with Mr. Cooper." However, we are confident Dan has heard enough "Hanging with Mr. Cooper" and D.B Cooper references to last a lifetime. We hope...