Publications Authored by Theresa Beachy

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    Journal Article Cultural Competency

    Embedding cultural competence and racial justice in public administration programs

    Brandi Blessett
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    Public administrators are stewards of democracy and therefore, must develop competence in order to address the needs of a diverse constituency. Programs of public affairs, administration, and policy...

  2. NASPAA2018
    Conference Presentation Cultural Competency

    Moving from Diversity to Equity and Inclusion – Planning, Crafting and Implementing a Thoughtful, Measurable, and Effective (Diversity) Plan

    Brandi Blessett
    Bridgette Cram
    Tia Sheree Gaynor

    NASPAA 2018 workshop presentation on diversity planning

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    Journal Article Social Justice

    Advancing social justice and racial equity in the public sector

    Brandi Blessett
    Julie Burr
    Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    This article argues that the integration of race-conscious dialogues in public administration programs will promote racial and social justice, as well as improve service delivery for a wide array of...

  4. inpae 2018
    Conference Presentation Assessment

    Evaluación de Aprendizajes de los Estudiantes

    Josefina Bruni-Celli
    Rosa Amelia Gonzalez
  5. inpae 2018
    Conference Presentation Diversity

    Entendimiento y las definiciones de la diversidad. Perspectivas desde America Latina

    Nadia Rubaii
    Palmira Rios
  6. inpae 2018
    Conference Presentation Strategic Planning

    Planificacion Estrategica para Programas Academicos

    Josefina Bruni-Celli
    Nadia Rubaii
    Palmira Rios
    Rex Facer

    • Presentación de los facilitadores • Historia, justificación, supuestos • Metas y objetivos de este taller • Aviso – de qué no trata este taller • Resumen del contenido de los módulos de este taller...

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    Research Report Inclusion

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Public Affairs Graduate Programs

    Ashlyn Aiko Nelson
    SPEA Capstone Team

    This report is the product of a Capstone course within Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) Master of Public Affairs (MPA) programs, one of the programs accredited by...

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    Journal Article Program Direction

    Directing Public Affairs Programs

    Lori A. Brainard
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    Introduction to Symposium

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    Journal Article Program Direction

    Navigating the Multiple Roles of the MPA Director: Perspectives and Lessons

    Thomas J. Vicino
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    This article explores how the changing landscape of higher education affects the roles that a director of a Master of Public Administration (MPA) program plays in leading and managing academic...

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    Journal Article Assessment

    Using Competency-based Portfolios as a Pedagogical Tool and Assessment Strategy in MPA Programs

    Christopher Koliba
    Naim Kapucu
    Journal of Public Affairs Education

    The development and use of the portfolio has become a critical feature of many Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. The portfolio assignment has grown out of deepened appreciation of...