12th Annual Public Administration Research Conference. âA Return to 'Governance in Dark Times'? Creating Spaces for Ci
12th Annual Public Administration Research Conference “A Return to ‘Governance in Dark Times’? Creating Spaces for Citizen Dialogue, Encouraging Engagement in Public Life, and Ensuring Government Transparency and Accountability” April 12-14, 2018 Orlando, Florida Call for Proposals The Center for Public and Nonprofit Management (CPNM) at the University of Central Florida’s School of Public Administration will host its 12th annual Public Administration Research Conference (PARC). The conference will be held April 12-14, 2018, at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center on the UCF campus in Orlando, Florida. Continuing to focus on important public administration issues, the 12th PARC will organize around the theme, “A Return to ‘Governance in Dark Times’? Creating Spaces for Citizen Dialogue, Encouraging Engagement in Public Life, and Ensuring Government Transparency and Accountability.” This conference theme is timely as Americans face tragic events – like hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria as well as the Las Vegas massacre – and are divided on political and social issues – like healthcare, immigration, freedom of expression and silent protest – trust among one another and in government is low. This conference calls for presentations from scholars and practitioners to help guide public and nonprofit servants in these challenging times to create spaces for citizen dialogue, encourage engagement in public life, and ensure government transparency and accountability. Proposals may address the profound challenges of public service in a wide range of public management and policy domains, including, but not limited to: human and social services, nonprofit management, budgeting and financial management, emergency management, and planning and economic development. Presentations may be research papers, case studies, best practices, etc. that highlight authentic models of citizen involvement and engagement in building public trust. The deadline for submission is December 15, 2017. Please submit your proposal by sending an abstract (not to exceed 500 words), title, and author(s) contact information to
[email protected]. If you have logistical questions related to the conference, please contact the CPNM Assistant Director Ms. Maria-Elena Augustin
[email protected]. If you have questions about the conference theme, please contact the conference committee chair Dr. Deborah A. Carroll
[email protected]. Conference Schedule Thursday, April 12 Pre-Conference Student Workshop: 1:00-4:30 pm Welcome and Networking Reception for All Attendees: 5-7 pm Friday, April 13 Concurrent Panel Sessions: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm Keynote Speaker Luncheon: 12:30 – 1:45 pm Dr. Camilla Stivers, Author of Governance in Dark Times: Practical Philosophy for Public Service Concurrent Panel Sessions: 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm
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Saturday, April 14 Concurrent Panel Sessions: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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