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The School of Public Service at Old Dominion University supports the citizens of the region, state, and nation by providing excellence in educational programs, creating cutting edge knowledge, and disseminating the collective knowledge of SPS faculty.

Introducing Public Service Insights, the new research blog from Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service!We’re...
10/22/2026

Introducing Public Service Insights, the new research blog from Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service!

We’re bringing faculty research into public conversation through accessible articles about the issues facing Virginia’s communities—from coastal resilience and local government finances to nonprofits, community development and civic engagement.

Written for residents, practitioners and policymakers, Public Service Insights explores what the research tells us, why it matters and how it can inform public service.

Explore the blog and share it with someone who cares about strengthening communities: publicserviceinsights.com

Research. Ideas. Impact.

Calling All ODU School of Public Service Students & Alumni!Once a Monarch, always a Monarch—and now there's a new way to...
10/22/2026

Calling All ODU School of Public Service Students & Alumni!

Once a Monarch, always a Monarch—and now there's a new way to stay connected!

The Old Dominion University School of Public Service is excited to announce the launch of our official Students & Alumni Network on LinkedIn!

This new professional community brings together current students and alumni who share a passion for public service, leadership, and making a difference.

Whether you're just beginning your academic journey, exploring career opportunities, or already making an impact in your profession, this network is for YOU!

🤝 Connect with fellow Monarchs and expand your professional network.

đź’Ľ Discover career opportunities, internships, and professional development resources.

🎓 Engage in mentorship and share valuable experiences.

đź’ˇ Collaborate and exchange ideas with others passionate about public service.

🌟 Celebrate the accomplishments of our students and alumni.

Help us grow our Monarch network!

Join the group today, introduce yourself, and invite fellow ODU School of Public Service students and alumni to connect.

đź”— Join the ODU School of Public Service Students & Alumni Network: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/42823354/

Meet the People Behind Public Service at ODU: Professor Marina Saitgalina!How can we build stronger communities, more ef...
10/19/2026

Meet the People Behind Public Service at ODU: Professor Marina Saitgalina!

How can we build stronger communities, more effective public institutions, and better connections between governments and the people they serve?

For Professor Marina Saitgalina of Old Dominion University's School of Public Service, these questions are at the heart of her teaching and research.

Dr. Saitgalina's academic interests explore the relationships among public administration, governance, citizen participation, and community engagement, with an emphasis on understanding how institutions and communities work together to address complex public challenges.

Her work brings a broader perspective to public service, examining how governance structures, organizational practices, and collaborative relationships influence public outcomes. By exploring these connections, her scholarship contributes to conversations about more inclusive, responsive, and effective public institutions.

In the classroom, Professor Saitgalina encourages students to look beyond traditional boundaries, consider diverse perspectives, and think critically about the role of public institutions in shaping communities. Her teaching emphasizes the importance of connecting research with practice and understanding how public service can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

This caricature captures her commitment to bringing people, institutions, ideas, and global perspectives together to advance better governance and stronger communities.

We're proud to have Professor Marina Saitgalina as part of the ODU School of Public Service community, where teaching, research, and collaboration help prepare the next generation of public service leaders.

Global Perspectives. Better Governance. Stronger Communities.

Meet the People Behind Public Service at ODU: Professor Adam Eckerd!How can research and evidence help governments make ...
10/12/2026

Meet the People Behind Public Service at ODU: Professor Adam Eckerd!

How can research and evidence help governments make better decisions, improve public services, and strengthen communities?

For Professor Adam Eckerd of Old Dominion University's School of Public Service, these questions are central to his teaching and research.

Dr. Eckerd's scholarship explores the connections among public policy, program evaluation, performance management, and evidence-based decision-making. His work examines how public organizations operate, how policies and programs are implemented and evaluated, and how governments can become more effective, responsive, and accountable to the communities they serve.

His research also addresses public employee behavior, intergovernmental relationships, and collaborative governance, highlighting the complex relationships among people, organizations, and institutions that shape public outcomes.

In the classroom, Professor Eckerd encourages students to think critically, engage with evidence, and consider how research can inform practical solutions to real-world public challenges. By connecting theory with practice, he helps prepare future public service professionals to navigate complex policy environments and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

This caricature captures both his commitment to rigorous research and his belief that better evidence can lead to better policy, stronger public institutions, and more effective public service.

We're proud to have Professor Adam Eckerd as part of the ODU School of Public Service community, where teaching, research, and public engagement come together to make a difference in Hampton Roads and beyond.

Better Evidence. Better Policy. Stronger Communities.

Join the Old Dominion University School of Public Service for our next Speakers Forum featuring William E. Harrell, form...
10/06/2026

Join the Old Dominion University School of Public Service for our next Speakers Forum featuring William E. Harrell, former President and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).

Drawing on four decades of public service, Harrell will share insights from a distinguished career spanning transportation, local government, and regional leadership. His experience includes 14 years at the helm of HRT, where he led major initiatives to expand and modernize public transportation across Hampton Roads.

đź“… Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕛 Noon–1:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Scholarship Lounge, S.B. Ballard Stadium, Old Dominion University

We invite students, alumni, public service professionals, community partners, and anyone interested in leadership and the future of our region to join us.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999112651756

Meet the people behind public service at ODU: Professor Tom Bryer.For Professor Bryer, public service extends well beyon...
10/05/2026

Meet the people behind public service at ODU: Professor Tom Bryer.

For Professor Bryer, public service extends well beyond government offices and classrooms—it reaches into the national parks, forests, waterways, and public lands that belong to all of us.

At Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service, his work explores the connections among people, public lands, policy, and stewardship. His teaching and research examine how public institutions and communities can work together to conserve natural resources, strengthen civic engagement, and ensure that parks and public lands continue to serve people for generations to come.

Whether considering the management of public lands, the relationship between people and nature, or the role of citizens and communities in public decision-making, Professor Bryer encourages students to see public service in a broader way: as a responsibility to both people and the places we share.

This caricature captures that spirit—learning in the field, connecting research with practice, and exploring how thoughtful public leadership can contribute to healthy public lands, healthy communities, and a brighter future.

We’re proud to have Professor Tom Bryer as part of the ODU School of Public Service community.

Meet the people behind public service at ODU: Dr. Wie YusufWhat does it take to build stronger, more resilient communiti...
09/28/2026

Meet the people behind public service at ODU: Dr. Wie Yusuf

What does it take to build stronger, more resilient communities? For Professor Wie Yusuf, it starts by connecting people, policy, and place.

At Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service, Dr. Yusuf’s teaching and research bring public policy out of the classroom and into the real-world challenges facing Hampton Roads and communities beyond. Her work explores issues including coastal resilience, climate adaptation, flooding and sea-level rise, transportation and public finance, emergency and disaster management, and community-based approaches to resilience.

A central theme of her work is collaboration. Dr. Yusuf brings together students, researchers, government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and community partners to ask an important question: How can public policy help communities prepare, adapt, and thrive?

That same approach shapes her teaching. Students learn to examine complex public problems from multiple perspectives, work across sectors, and translate research and evidence into practical policy solutions.

This caricature captures a little of that world: the waters and communities of Hampton Roads, policy and research, students and community partners, and the collaborative work of planning today for a more resilient tomorrow.

We’re proud to have Professor Wie Yusuf as part of the ODU School of Public Service community—teaching, researching, collaborating, and helping prepare the next generation of public service leaders.

We’re kicking off a new series introducing the faculty of Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service—the scholar...
09/22/2026

We’re kicking off a new series introducing the faculty of Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service—the scholars, teachers, mentors, and public servants who make our community what it is.

First up: Dr. Bruce D. McDonald III, Professor of Public Budgeting and Finance and Director of the School of Public Service.

Bruce’s work starts with a simple idea: public budgets are about people, not just numbers. His research examines public budgeting and finance, municipal fiscal health, social equity budgeting, and how governments can use evidence and resources to build stronger communities.

In the classroom, Bruce teaches students to look beyond the spreadsheet. Budgets reflect choices, priorities, and values. His students learn to ask not only whether government programs are financially sustainable, but also whom they serve, how decisions are made, and what those decisions mean for communities.

Bruce also helps shape conversations across the field of public administration. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Public Administration and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Public Finance Journal, connecting scholarship from around the world with the challenges facing today’s public and nonprofit organizations.

Whether he’s teaching, researching, editing, mentoring students, or leading the School of Public Service, the goal is much the same: connecting good research and good people with better public service.

And yes, there’s usually coffee involved.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce more of the faculty who teach and mentor ODU’s next generation of public service leaders—and share a little about the people behind the scholarship.

Welcome to the School of Public Service faculty series.

Are you joining us for the joint SECoPA-NECoPA conference? Why not play a game of conference bingo with us!
09/17/2026

Are you joining us for the joint SECoPA-NECoPA conference? Why not play a game of conference bingo with us!

Twenty-five years later, the lessons of September 11 continue to shape how public servants prepare, lead and serve their...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, the lessons of September 11 continue to shape how public servants prepare, lead and serve their communities.

Ron Carlee, Clinical Assistant Professor in the ODU School of Public Service and former Arlington County Manager, joined the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for a special podcast reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Drawing on his firsthand experience in Arlington’s response to the attack on the Pentagon, Carlee reflects on crisis leadership, public service and the lessons that remain relevant for today’s and tomorrow’s public service leaders.

As we remember those who lost their lives and honor those who responded, we also recognize the enduring responsibility of public servants to lead with courage, preparation and compassion.

Listen to the conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s58LGrJ8Xt4

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