Public administrators face decisions every day – some large, some small – and research and theory-building try to help explore the decision-making process. The historical context of a decision – usually based on previous decisions – is often

Actively Working Together: The Great Resignation

Jan 21st, 2022 54m 59s

Why are so many people quitting their jobs?As everyone deals with the losses and disruption from the pandemic, it is clear the workplace is not immune to changes needed to meet the needs of their most important resource, their people.Three Vi

Actively Working Together: Is Mental Health Public Health?

Sep 3rd, 2021 47m 50s

In 2021, it is an understatement to say that Americans are struggling with their mental health. The global pandemic, or what some have called a “double pandemic” – COVID-19 and its accompanying social isolation – has certainly put an increased

Actively Working Together: Inclusive Capitalism – Is it Possible?

May 21st, 2021 45m 16s

In this second episode within the Actively Working Together Series of the VU iMPAct podcast, an esteemed panel consisting of a conservative scholar, a moderate Wall Street executive, and a socialist editor react to this prompt: Can Capitalism b

Actively Working Together: The Next Frontier for Business, Government, and Individuals

Jul 22nd, 2020 53m 26s

Dr. Cathrine Wilson, PhD and MPA Advisory Board member Ansa Yiadom

Key Strategies in Advancing Community Health Equity

Jun 29th, 2020 27m 21s

In this podcast, Dr. Danielle Gadson, Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Villanova University discusses the importance of equitable health services in the public realm. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as a backdrop, she outlines three

Villanova MPA talks the 2020 U.S. Census

Jun 29th, 2020 24m 4s

What do you know about the U.S. Census? Join Danielle Gadson, PhD, as she discusses the history of the Census, its evolution and the critical information it provides. In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of filling out the 2020 Census

Public Service and Spirituality with Dr. Wesley Proctor

Jun 29th, 2020 13m 2s

Dr. Wesley Proctor shares how he turned family tragedy and his spirituality into a career, helping hundreds of organizations obtain 501(c)(3) status. In this episode, Dr. Proctor also discusses today’s nonprofit climate and why the number of no

Immigration Policy - Does Consensus Exist?

Jun 29th, 2020 29m 40s

Join Dr. Catherine Wilson, as she discusses the climate of today’s immigration debate and the possibility of a comprehensive immigration policy that would bridge areas of contention. In this episode, we'll also explore the positive, cultural co

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