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Innovation in Public Governance and Engagement at the Local Level with Opal Mauldin-Jones Jul 29, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss what good government looks like to her, the importance of collaboration with surrounding counties and cities, and resources for engaging with the community.
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Lessons from the Recent FJC and Academy Report with Judge James Baker and Roger Kodat Jul 22, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Former Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Academy Fellow, and Academy Senior Project Director Roger Kodat, to discuss the key takeaways and lessons learned from a report with the FJC that researched best workplace practices across the Judiciary.
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Read the recent report here.
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Engaging the Public to Form a More Perfect Union with David Adkins (The Council of State Governments) Jul 15, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome David Adkins, Executive Director and CEO of the Council of State Governments and Academy Fellow, to discuss bringing different government bodies together at the state level, experimenting with innovative ways to engage the public, and preserving democracy for future generations.
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How to Make Government Data More Useful with Joel Gurin Jul 08, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Joel Gurin, President and Founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of open data and how it can be used to enable more effective governance.
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Mapping Racial Equity: From Data to Communities
https://www.opendataenterprise.org/

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Strengthening Democracy through Accountability with Dr. Chris Koliba Jul 01, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Chris Koliba, Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss liberal democratic accountability standards, inclusive governance, and ways to strengthen democracy in today's environment.
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Read: Liberal democratic accountability standards and public administration

The role of HBCUs in addressing DEIAB with Tony Allen Jun 24, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University, to discuss how HBCUs play a pivotal role in achieving social equity and racial justice.
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The Intersection of DEI and Economic Opportunity with Dr. Margaret Simms Jun 17, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margaret Simms, Non Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute and Academy Fellow, to discuss advancing opportunities for communities, increasing the understanding of DEI, and how to start improving racial justice.
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2024 SELC Preview: Achieving Equity with Mohamad Alkadry Jun 10, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of striving towards equity.
Register and learn more about the 2024 SELC here
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200th Episode!!! The Future of the Academy with Janet Weiss Jun 03, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Janet Weiss, Chair of the Academy's Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss the future of the Academy.
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The Challenges of Human Service Delivery with Tracy Wareing Evans May 27, 2024

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In this episode, we welcome Tracy Wareing Evans, former CEO and President of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges facing the public workforce responsible for delivering human services.
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