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State Department Bets Big on Data-Driven Diplomacy

GovLoop

As part of the “substantive and technical expertise” competency, Foreign Service employees must develop “the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information” and to identify “the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches based on data-driven analysis, as appropriate.” -sponsored U.N.

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January 2017 | Thinking about Undergraduate Education in Public Affairs, By Mary K. Feeney*

PMRA (Public Management Research Association)

Public affairs programs across the country are developing undergraduate certificates, concentrations, minors, and majors in public administration, affairs, policy, and service. Many of us were not trained to interact with and teach undergraduates, let alone develop stand-alone undergraduate programs.

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Fall Into Free Professional Development

GovLoop

It’s September, which means it’s time to grab your pumpkin spice latte and fall into our free professional development line-up! Low code is a software development approach that uses a visual, drag-and-drop interface to create applications with minimal coding. Join us online Monday, Sept. 16 from 1-1:30 p.m. PT/4-4:30 p.m.

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Call for Chapters: Teaching Information Literacy in Political Science, Public Affairs, and International Studies (TILPSPAIS) #ACRL

A Library Writer's Blog

Liaison librarians to political science, public affairs, international studies, and related fields face special challenges in adapting traditional information literacy practices to the dynamic topics and unique resources of their disciplines. Possible topics include: i. Engaging with Faculty ii. Leveraging Library Resources iii.

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Call for Chapters: Teaching Information Literacy in Political Science, Public Affairs, and International Studies (TILPSPAIS) - Deadline September 8th #ACRL

A Library Writer's Blog

Liaison librarians to political science, public affairs, international studies, and related fields face special challenges in adapting traditional information literacy practices to the dynamic topics and unique resources of their disciplines. Possible topics include: i. Engaging with Faculty ii. Leveraging Library Resources iii.

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U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Affairs Section, Annual Program Statement - July 06, 2022

iGrantWriters

Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of our exchange programs. Initiatives that develop stronger ties between the United States and Canada. ¢ Professional and academic exchanges and programs. Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions. Deadline To Apply July 06, 2022

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Cultivating a Good Government Culture

GovLoop

“Hopefully, the government can save itself from itself, before it’s too late.” – Jason Briefel, Director of Government and Public Affairs at Shaw, Bransford, and Roth, P.C.