THE GEORGIA PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATOR

Published by the Georgia Chapter of the
American Society for Public Administration
( http://www.NGCSU.edu/bdf/GaASPA/index.htm )

Barry D. Friedman, Editor

Vol. 26     February 2006     No. 2

PROGRAM FOR THE GEORGIA PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE IS ANNOUNCED

     Members of the Georgia Chapter are looking forward with anticipation to the eighth annual Georgia Public Administration Academic Conference, scheduled for Friday, March 3, on the campus of Albany State University.

     Dr. Rita Henry-Brown, program chair, has announced the program for this year's conference.

Location of Luncheon and Panels:  Albany State University, ACAD Auditorium (Room 150)

11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.  Luncheon; Greetings and Reception

     Lunch with be served, compliments of the Georgia Chapter.

     Greetings will be offered by:
     - Don Laye, retired fire chief and chair of ASU's M.P.A. Program Advisory Board.
     - Dr. Ellis Sykes, ASU's vice president for academic affairs.

12:15-2 p.m.  Panel #1:  Bridging of the Gap Between Technology and Public Administration:  Public Policy Issues

Convenor / discussant:  TBA
"Wanted:  Black Men for Professional School--What Accounts for the Low Number of African-American Males Attending Institutions of Higher Learning?"  Laneise Butler, Clark Atlanta University
"Public Policy Analysis:  Recruitment and Retention Strategies for College Graduates."  Allyson Earvin, Clark Atlanta University
"The Implementation of the `No Child Left Behind' Act in the State of Georgia."  Dana Evans, Clark Atlanta University
"Government Performance Measures and Citizen Satisfaction."  Nakell House, Clark Atlanta University
"The Impact of Student Affairs Practices and Policies within Higher Education."  Brian Mock, Clark Atlanta University
"The Importance of Technology Integration in the Classroom."  Natalie Knox, Clark Atlanta University
"E-Government."  Kerrie Holder-Carter, Clark Atlanta University
"The 1918 Influenza Pandemic and the Threat for the 21st Century."  Nicolas Rankin, Albany State University

2:25-4 p.m.  Panel #2:  Current Issues in Public Administration

Convenor / discussant:  TBA
"A Critical Analysis of the Motivational Strategies Utilized by the City of Riverdale in Motivating Its Employees."  Curtis Todd, Clark Atlanta University
"Diversity Management Practices in the Federal Government."  Shamiah Woods, Clark Atlanta University
"The Glass Ceiling, Affirmative Action, and the Woman Worker."  Lakeisha Porter, University of West Georgia
"Workplace Violence:  Maintaining a Well-Protected Environment."  Dr. Rita Henry-Brown, Sharolyn Brown, and Hope Adams, Albany State University

4:15-6 p.m.  Panel #3:  Ethics and Public Service Leadership

Convenor / discussant:  TBA
"The Case of a Local Government Division's Administrative Follies:  A Personnel Diagnosis."  Logan H. Propes, North Georgia College & State University
"Findings from the Seven Town-Hall Meetings and the Current State of the New Appalachian Regional Studies Center."  T. Casey LaFrance, Northern Illinois University
"Black Belt Region:  Place-Based vs. People-Based Development."  Dr. Veronica Womack, Georgia College & State University
"Bridging Ethical Disconnects in Faith-Based Policy Initiatives."  Dr. Veronica Adams-Cooper, Albany State University

6:30-7:30 p.m.  Annual Dinner Meeting of the Georgia Chapter at Blackbeard's Seafood and Barbeque, 2209 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany, (229) 878-6369; located on Business Route 19 and 520 near the intersection of 15th Avenue.

DIRECTIONS

Directions to Albany State University from Valdosta

Travel Interstate 75 North to the Albany/Tifton Exit.  Turn left at the traffic signal at the end of the exit ramp on to U. S. Route 82.  Continue on U. S. 82 until reaching Albany.

In Albany, U. S. 82 will become East Oglethorpe Blvd.  Continue on East Oglethorpe Blvd approximately 8 miles to the intersection of Radium Springs Road and East Oglethorpe Blvd.  Turn left.  Albany State University’s campus begins at this point.

Directions to Albany State University from Atlanta

Travel Interstate 75 South to Exit 99.  Turn right at the end of the exit and travel State Route 300 until reaching Albany.  Once in Albany, travel through the first intersection after passing Miller Brewing Company.  Merge into the right lane of traffic which veers to the right.

Continue on East Oglethorpe Blvd. approximately 5 miles to the intersection of Radium Springs Road and East Oglethorpe Blvd.  Turn left.  Albany State University’s campus begins at this point.

Directions to Albany State University from Columbus

Travel State Route 520 to Albany.  In Albany, SR 520 becomes Dawson Road.  Continue on Dawson Road until reaching the intersection of Dawson Road and Slappey Blvd.  Turn right.  Travel three intersections and turn left at the intersection of Oglethorpe Blvd and Slappey Blvd.

Continue on Oglethorpe Blvd. until reaching the intersection of Radium Springs Road.  Turn right. Albany State University’s campus begins at this point.

Directions to Albany State University from Augusta

Option 1:  Take Interstate 20 West to Atlanta.  Follow instructions from Atlanta.

Option 2:  Take Interstate 16 East to Milledgeville; continue until reaching Macon.  Once in Macon, travel Interstate 75 south to Exit 99.  Turn right at the end of the exit and travel State Route 300 until reaching Albany.  Once in Albany, travel through the first intersection after passing Miller Brewing Company.  Merge into the right lane of traffic which veers to the right.

Continue on East Oglethorpe Blvd. approximately 5 miles to the intersection of Radium Springs Road and East Oglethorpe Blvd.  Turn left.  Albany State University’s campus begins at this point.

PARKING:  The ACAD building, which houses the auditorium, has parking for everyone.  You will need to get a parking permit from Public Safety, located directly in front of the ACAD.  The parking permits are free.

LODGING

Both of the following hotels are located 4 miles from the campus of Albany State:

     Sleep Inn Hotel is located at 1525 Dawson Road in Albany (31707).  Call (229) 888-5595.

     Quality Inn Merry Acres Hotel is located at 1500 Dawson Road in Albany (31707).  Guests have access to a business center.  Please note that this hotel does not have an elevator. Call (229) 435-7721.


MEMBERS OF CHAPTER COUNCIL TO BE ELECTED AT ANNUAL MEETING

     The annual conference culminates in a dinner meeting at which members of the Georgia Chapter elect officers and council members for the following year.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Blackbeard's Seafood and Barbeque (see conference program, above).  The current chapter council acted as the nominating committee and proposes the following slate:

PRESIDENT (elevated automatically from the office of vice president)
     Martha A. Griffith, D.P.A.
     Kennesaw State University

VICE PRESIDENT (President-elect)
     Steven A. Bales
     U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

SECRETARY-TREASURER (second year of two-year term)
     Barry D. Friedman, Ph.D.
     North Georgia College & State University

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
     Helen R. Buckelew
     (Family Nurse Practitioner, Retired)

NOMINEES FOR CHAPTER COUNCIL

William E. Baker, Ph.D.
Kennesaw State University

Stanley M. Caress, Ph.D.
University of West Georgia

F. Elaine Elmore
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services

Paul A. Harris, Ph.D.
Augusta State University

Ann D. Maize
Georgia Department of Administrative Services

Naomi Robertson, Ph.D.
Macon State College

Robert M. Sanders, Ph.D.
University of West Georgia

Ulf Zimmermann, Ph.D.
Kennesaw State University

 

CHAPTER PRESIDENT CALLS MEETING FOR THURSDAY, MAY 11

     Chapter President Helen R. Buckelew has called a meeting of the Georgia Chapter for Thursday, May 11, at 1 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Atlanta offices of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 40 Marietta Street (corner of Marietta and Forsyth), in the Montalvo Room on the 11th Floor.

     Be smarta--take MARTA!  The HUD building is near the N.W. corner of Five Points Station.  Leave the Five Points station via the Forsyth exit and walk up (north) on Forsyth to Marietta Street.  The building is on the corner.  Or leave the station via the escalators that take you up to the plaza and walk to Marietta Street.  Turn left at the McDonalds to the corner of Marietta and Forsyth.


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