Journal of Public Affairs Education
@jpaejournal.bsky.social
We are a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing teaching & learning in public affairs.
Editor-in-chief: Dr. Sarah L. Young
Link: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/journal-of-public-affairs-education/journal204172#description
Editor-in-chief: Dr. Sarah L. Young
Link: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/journal-of-public-affairs-education/journal204172#description
Meet our editorial board member, Christopher Koliba.
Chris is the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy and Governance at the University of Kansas. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science and an MPA from Syracuse University.
Chris is the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy and Governance at the University of Kansas. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science and an MPA from Syracuse University.
November 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Meet our editorial board member, Christopher Koliba.
Chris is the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy and Governance at the University of Kansas. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science and an MPA from Syracuse University.
Chris is the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy and Governance at the University of Kansas. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science and an MPA from Syracuse University.
Meet our editorial board member: Dr. Beth Rauhaus
Dr. Beth Rauhaus is the Department Head and Professor of Political Science, as well as the Anthony Moroux/BORSF Memorial Endowed Professor in Political Science.
Dr. Beth Rauhaus is the Department Head and Professor of Political Science, as well as the Anthony Moroux/BORSF Memorial Endowed Professor in Political Science.
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Meet our editorial board member: Dr. Beth Rauhaus
Dr. Beth Rauhaus is the Department Head and Professor of Political Science, as well as the Anthony Moroux/BORSF Memorial Endowed Professor in Political Science.
Dr. Beth Rauhaus is the Department Head and Professor of Political Science, as well as the Anthony Moroux/BORSF Memorial Endowed Professor in Political Science.
Meet our editorial board member, Abdul-Akeem Sadiq.
He is a professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. He earned his joint Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009.
He is a professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. He earned his joint Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009.
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Meet our editorial board member, Abdul-Akeem Sadiq.
He is a professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. He earned his joint Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009.
He is a professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. He earned his joint Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009.
Meet our Associate Editor, @anadimand.bsky.social🧵
Ana is an Assistant Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, and
Ana is an Assistant Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, and
October 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Meet our Associate Editor, @anadimand.bsky.social🧵
Ana is an Assistant Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, and
Ana is an Assistant Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, and
Meet our Assistant Student Editor, Rosland Széchenyi
Rosland Széchenyi is a Human Services scholar focused on generational equity, nonprofit innovation, and public sector engagement. 🧵
Rosland Széchenyi is a Human Services scholar focused on generational equity, nonprofit innovation, and public sector engagement. 🧵
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Meet our Assistant Student Editor, Rosland Széchenyi
Rosland Széchenyi is a Human Services scholar focused on generational equity, nonprofit innovation, and public sector engagement. 🧵
Rosland Széchenyi is a Human Services scholar focused on generational equity, nonprofit innovation, and public sector engagement. 🧵
Meet our Associate Editor, Dr. Sungdae Lim
Dr. Sungdae Lim is an Associate Professor of Public Administration at Sam Houston State University. His research focuses on public and nonprofit management,
Dr. Sungdae Lim is an Associate Professor of Public Administration at Sam Houston State University. His research focuses on public and nonprofit management,
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Meet our Associate Editor, Dr. Sungdae Lim
Dr. Sungdae Lim is an Associate Professor of Public Administration at Sam Houston State University. His research focuses on public and nonprofit management,
Dr. Sungdae Lim is an Associate Professor of Public Administration at Sam Houston State University. His research focuses on public and nonprofit management,
Let us introduce ourselves (or reintroduce ourselves).
Meet Dr. Sarah L Young, our Editor-in-Chief!
Dr. Sarah L. Young is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.
Meet Dr. Sarah L Young, our Editor-in-Chief!
Dr. Sarah L. Young is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.
October 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Let us introduce ourselves (or reintroduce ourselves).
Meet Dr. Sarah L Young, our Editor-in-Chief!
Dr. Sarah L. Young is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.
Meet Dr. Sarah L Young, our Editor-in-Chief!
Dr. Sarah L. Young is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.
We were pleased with the discussions in the workshop on "AI in Public Affairs Education — Bolstering the Bridge to the 21st Century", where several authors shared insights from their developing papers submitted for consideration in the upcoming Journal of Public Affairs Education special issue.
October 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We were pleased with the discussions in the workshop on "AI in Public Affairs Education — Bolstering the Bridge to the 21st Century", where several authors shared insights from their developing papers submitted for consideration in the upcoming Journal of Public Affairs Education special issue.
A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Sara Rinfret for outstanding service on the JPAE editorial team! Your dedication shows in our momentum and metrics. As you step into the @naspaa.bsky.social Presidency, our whole community is applauding.
October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Sara Rinfret for outstanding service on the JPAE editorial team! Your dedication shows in our momentum and metrics. As you step into the @naspaa.bsky.social Presidency, our whole community is applauding.
We are very excited to welcome our new Associate Editor, J. Brandon Philips, PhD! Dr. Phillips is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Public Affairs and Administration at California State University, East Bay.
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We are very excited to welcome our new Associate Editor, J. Brandon Philips, PhD! Dr. Phillips is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Public Affairs and Administration at California State University, East Bay.
This #SundayScholar highlight article examines the normalization of work/life imbalance among tenure-track academics through autoethnographic vignettes illustrating challenges in higher education, commuter relationships, and faculty retention.
October 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This #SundayScholar highlight article examines the normalization of work/life imbalance among tenure-track academics through autoethnographic vignettes illustrating challenges in higher education, commuter relationships, and faculty retention.
This #ThrowbackThursday article highlights that arts and public policy intersect in complex ways: through direct arts programs, indirect policies (like tax law and urban development), and artists' critical insights into society.
October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This #ThrowbackThursday article highlights that arts and public policy intersect in complex ways: through direct arts programs, indirect policies (like tax law and urban development), and artists' critical insights into society.
💫 On this #SundayScholars we highlight the work of Lauren Azevedo, Wanzhu Shi, Pamela S. Medina & Matt T. Bagwell.
Their study of junior faculty in NASPAA-accredited programs shows that workload, stress, and work-life balance policies directly shape satisfaction.
Their study of junior faculty in NASPAA-accredited programs shows that workload, stress, and work-life balance policies directly shape satisfaction.
September 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
💫 On this #SundayScholars we highlight the work of Lauren Azevedo, Wanzhu Shi, Pamela S. Medina & Matt T. Bagwell.
Their study of junior faculty in NASPAA-accredited programs shows that workload, stress, and work-life balance policies directly shape satisfaction.
Their study of junior faculty in NASPAA-accredited programs shows that workload, stress, and work-life balance policies directly shape satisfaction.
This #throwbackthursday paper investigates e-resilience in Public Affairs Education during COVID-19, using an adapted ecological model across five countries.
September 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This #throwbackthursday paper investigates e-resilience in Public Affairs Education during COVID-19, using an adapted ecological model across five countries.
And last, but not least! Take a look at the book review featured in our latest issue:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
September 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
And last, but not least! Take a look at the book review featured in our latest issue:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
New Issue Alert!
This article explores chess as a pedagogical tool for teaching leadership, management, and social justice concepts in public administration.
Check it out:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This article explores chess as a pedagogical tool for teaching leadership, management, and social justice concepts in public administration.
Check it out:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
New Issue Alert!
This article explores chess as a pedagogical tool for teaching leadership, management, and social justice concepts in public administration.
Check it out:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This article explores chess as a pedagogical tool for teaching leadership, management, and social justice concepts in public administration.
Check it out:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New Issue Alert!
Cities often reflect inequality shaped by policy and administrative choices. The paper proposes participatory photography assignments that have students document their communities to surface inequality, actively generate knowledge,
Cities often reflect inequality shaped by policy and administrative choices. The paper proposes participatory photography assignments that have students document their communities to surface inequality, actively generate knowledge,
September 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New Issue Alert!
Cities often reflect inequality shaped by policy and administrative choices. The paper proposes participatory photography assignments that have students document their communities to surface inequality, actively generate knowledge,
Cities often reflect inequality shaped by policy and administrative choices. The paper proposes participatory photography assignments that have students document their communities to surface inequality, actively generate knowledge,
🚨 New Issue Alert!
This article addresses that gap in doctoral education programs, exploring how bottom-up, student-led experiential learning (BUSLEL) can serve as a pathway to activate social equity (ASE) in public administration education.
Read it here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
This article addresses that gap in doctoral education programs, exploring how bottom-up, student-led experiential learning (BUSLEL) can serve as a pathway to activate social equity (ASE) in public administration education.
Read it here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
August 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🚨 New Issue Alert!
This article addresses that gap in doctoral education programs, exploring how bottom-up, student-led experiential learning (BUSLEL) can serve as a pathway to activate social equity (ASE) in public administration education.
Read it here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
This article addresses that gap in doctoral education programs, exploring how bottom-up, student-led experiential learning (BUSLEL) can serve as a pathway to activate social equity (ASE) in public administration education.
Read it here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
🚨 New Issue Alert!
Supreme Court rulings rolling back Chevron deference have strained the connection between expertise and policy.
Supreme Court rulings rolling back Chevron deference have strained the connection between expertise and policy.
August 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨 New Issue Alert!
Supreme Court rulings rolling back Chevron deference have strained the connection between expertise and policy.
Supreme Court rulings rolling back Chevron deference have strained the connection between expertise and policy.
🚨 New Editorial!
What does it really mean to serve the public? Why does public service matter now more than ever?
Explore these questions in our latest editorial:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
What does it really mean to serve the public? Why does public service matter now more than ever?
Explore these questions in our latest editorial:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🚨 New Editorial!
What does it really mean to serve the public? Why does public service matter now more than ever?
Explore these questions in our latest editorial:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
What does it really mean to serve the public? Why does public service matter now more than ever?
Explore these questions in our latest editorial:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New Issue Alert!
Public Administration education in Ethiopia has shaped governance competencies since its introduction in the 1950s, yet its impact remains understudied.
Public Administration education in Ethiopia has shaped governance competencies since its introduction in the 1950s, yet its impact remains understudied.
August 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
New Issue Alert!
Public Administration education in Ethiopia has shaped governance competencies since its introduction in the 1950s, yet its impact remains understudied.
Public Administration education in Ethiopia has shaped governance competencies since its introduction in the 1950s, yet its impact remains understudied.
New article alert!
This case study highlights the challenges of administrative discretion and accountability during crises, focusing on the Harris County Health Department’s termination of Dr. Hasan Gokal in the early days of COVID-19.
This case study highlights the challenges of administrative discretion and accountability during crises, focusing on the Harris County Health Department’s termination of Dr. Hasan Gokal in the early days of COVID-19.
August 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New article alert!
This case study highlights the challenges of administrative discretion and accountability during crises, focusing on the Harris County Health Department’s termination of Dr. Hasan Gokal in the early days of COVID-19.
This case study highlights the challenges of administrative discretion and accountability during crises, focusing on the Harris County Health Department’s termination of Dr. Hasan Gokal in the early days of COVID-19.
The authors share lessons, strategies, and practical tips on international study tours in public affairs education, showing how global experiences prepare future public leaders.
A valuable read for educators and students alike!
Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A valuable read for educators and students alike!
Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 18, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The authors share lessons, strategies, and practical tips on international study tours in public affairs education, showing how global experiences prepare future public leaders.
A valuable read for educators and students alike!
Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A valuable read for educators and students alike!
Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....