Faculty and students from the School of Public and International Affairs will present their research at the 2025 Annual Conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), one of the field’s leading gatherings of public service scholars and practitioners. Their participation reflects SPIA’s ongoing commitment to advancing public administration through rigorous scholarship and meaningful engagement with national and global policy issues. This presence also highlights the School’s role in shaping the future of public service through innovative research and student excellence. SPIA is proud to contribute to the national dialogue on effective governance, equity, and leadership in public affairs.
A special congratulations to SPIA student Dan Rudy on being named a 2025 ASPA Founders’ Fellow! This prestigious honor recognizes rising stars in the field who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and a strong commitment to public service. Dan’s selection is a testament to his leadership, dedication, and bright future in public administration. The SPIA community is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
2025 ASPA Presenters:
Ji Hyeun Hong
PhD Student
Session Title: Coping with Administrative Burden and Inequity
How Local Demand Affects the Distribution of Administrative Burdens
J. Edward Kellough
Department Head, Public Administration and Policy
Thomas P. Lauth and M. Jean Lauth Public Affairs Professor
Session Title: Keeping Public Servants-and Protecting Merit-in Public Service
Kyoung-cheol Kim
PhD Candidate
Session Title: The Human Side of Technology
Organizational Willingness to Use AI
Nayeong Kim
PhD Candidate
Session Title: Ethics and Public Sector Workers
The Impact of Favoritism in Selection on Public Employee Attitudes
Heewon Lee
Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy
Session Title: Collaboration Barriers and Enablers
Citizen Perception of Collaborative Governance Arrangements
Michelle Lofton
Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy
Session Title: Budget, Revenue and Tax: Politics and Process
The Bumps in the Road Towards Social Equity Budgeting
Dan Rudy
PhD Student
Session Title: Managing for Capacity: Founders’ Fellows Examine Public Sector Readiness
The Impact of Administrative Staff on Cutback Management in Georgia Municipalities
Eric Zeemering
Director, MPA Program
Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy
Session Title: Cross-System Collaborations
Federalism & Local Networks in Great Lakes Areas of Concern
