ASPA - Central Illinois Chapter

03/12/2020

Please note that the Rail Splitter event has been postponed. We will let you know when a new date has been determined.

03/07/2020

Congratulations to our 2020 Rail Splitter Award winner, Dr. David Racine!

David Racine , executive director for UIS’ Center for State Policy and Leadership has been chosen to receive the 2020 Rail Splitter Public S...

03/03/2020

Hope to see you there . . .

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.

The UIS Department of Public Administration invite you to attend the Rail Splitter Banquet Awards Ceremony and Research Summit on March 16 and March 17 in the Student Union Ballroom.

The events on March 16 consist of a banquet and an awards ceremony, both of which will celebrate the importance of public service and the excellent work being conducted by our past and current students. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Mary Guy, one of the most prominent PA scholars in PA’s history .

The first is the Rail Splitter Award, which will be awarded through support of the Springfield area’s local chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), and that recognizes someone local doing exceptional work in advancing public service. The second will be awarded to a distinguished past graduate of the program. The events on March 17 (3:30-8:30pm) will consist of a research summit. We will invite current and past students of the PA program to present their research and compete for Best Paper and Best Presentation award. Dr. Guy will be the chief adjudicator and will also make remarks on the importance of research.

For more on the Doctor of Public Administration Program, visit www.uis.edu/dpa/

For more on the Public Administration Department, visit
www.uis.edu/publicadministration/

02/25/2020

Central Illinois ASPA members are invited and encouraged to attend the 2020 Rail Splitter event at UIS.

The UIS Public Administration Department's 2020 Rail Splitter Banquet (March 16 530pm-830pmCT) features a keynote by the one and only Dr. Mary Guy! In this v...

02/01/2020

Now Accepting Nominations for 2020 “Rail Splitter” Public Service Award

The Central Illinois Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Rail Splitter Public Service Award. This award pays tribute to a public servant (in government or in the not-for-profit sector) whose career exhibits the highest standard of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment. Nominations for the award must be submitted by February 15, 2020.

CRITERIA: This award is presented annually to an individual who has spent a primary portion of their career working in public service, made outstanding contributions on a sustained basis rather than having performed a single exceptional deed, and accomplished or caused to be accomplished significant programs or projects within their areas of responsibility to the ultimate benefit of the general public.

ELIGIBILITY: Nominations are solicited from the public as well as the entire public service community, and are not limited to ASPA members. All nominations are encouraged. Nominations may be made as follows.

NOMINATIONS: Nominations must be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than February 15, 2020. Nominations must include:
 The nominee’s name.
 The nominee’s organization or agency, if associated with one.
 An explanation as to why the nominee is deserving of the award based upon the criteria provided above.
 The name and contact information (phone and email address) for the nominator so that they may be contacted if there is a need for further information.

The award will be presented at an event at the University of Illinois Springfield on March 16, 2020.

Past Award Recipients include: 1989, Robert Mandeville; 1990, Robert Cronson; 1992, Sam Grove; 1993, Naomi Lynn; 1994, James Nowlan; 1995, Richard Moy; 1996, Paul Simon; 1997, Mike Lawrence; 1998, Jim Edgar; 1999, Jesse White; 2001, Naomi Lynn; 2011, William Holland; 2012, John Stremsterfer; 2013, Norm Sims; 2014, Joan Walters; 2015, Kathryn Harris; 2016, Karen Hasara; 2017, Barbara Ferrara; 2018 Scott Reimers.

ASPA is the leading public service organization that advances the art, science, teaching, and practice of public and non-profit administration, promotes the value of joining and elevating the public service profession, builds bridges among all who pursue public purposes, provides networking and professional development opportunities to those committed to public service values and achieves innovative solutions to the challenges of governance.

10/12/2018

10/04/2018

We hope to see you next week!

We hope your planning to join us for the Community Summit on Evaluation Practice

Please Note: Registration Closes Tomorrow, October 5th - Register Here: https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/uis_college_of_paa/dpa/program_eval/Survey

09/25/2018

Please join us on October 3, 6:00-8:30 PM in the UIS Brookens Auditorium.

The UIS Department of Public Administration is hosting a film viewing in partnership with the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators and the Central Illinois Nonprofit Resource Center. We’ll be showing the documentary ‘What is Philanthropy?’ Following the film, we will video chat with film producer, Salvatore Alaimo. Join us on October 3, 6:00-8:30 PM in the UIS Brookens Auditorium. This is a free event open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.

About the film: Philanthropy is synonymous with American history, principles, and culture; yet it remains an evolving and largely misunderstood topic. What Is Philanthropy? is a feature length documentary that portrays and discusses the concept of giving within the American context through a critical lens and a variety of perspective. Watch the film trailer here: https://whatisphilanthropy.wordpress.com/

This is "TRAILER" by Salvatore Alaimo on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/21/2018

09/08/2018

Advancing our relationship with UIS is the 2018-19 goal for Central Illinois ASPA!

You are invited to participate in three great events held in collaboration with faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield this semester.

Please join us – along with UIS Public Administration students, faculty, and staff – for a mixer to kick off the Fall Semester!

When: 5:00-7:00 p.m., September 17, 2018
Where: Obed & Isaac’s Beer Garden, 500 S 6th St, Springfield, IL
What: Appetizers and Cash Bar
Network with students, faculty, and staff!


Also, please plan to attend these upcoming events:

October 3rd, 6:00-8:30 PM, Brookens Auditorium. You are invited to a movie screening of “What is Philanthropy?” followed by a video chat with the Executive Producer, Salvatore Alaimo. This screening is hosted by the UIS Department of Public Administration in partnership with the Central Illinois Nonprofit Resource Center and Central Illinois ASPA.

October 11th, the UIS College of Public Affairs and Administration will be hosting its first community-oriented summit, Evaluation Practice: Assessment, Accountability, and Sustainability. The audience will include members of the local nonprofit community, state and local governments, and students from a variety of disciplines. The event will be held in the UIS Student Union, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Find more details and register here: https://sites.google.com/a/uis.edu/dpa-cpaa-summit/home

We look forward to seeing you!

09/08/2018

Central Illinois ASPA is happy to be a sponsor of this upcoming UIS community summit on program evaluation. We hope you will attend!

On October 11, 2018 the College of Public Affairs and Administration (CPAA) and its Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program at the University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) will be hosting a community summit on program evaluation. We are offering this summit as a service to professionals in the...

09/01/2018

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Central Illinois ASPA is a sponsor for this upcoming community summit on program evaluation offered by the UIS College of Public Affairs and Administration. We hope you will join us!

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