Author: Jess Ferko
Program News
March 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Due to the escalation of the coronavirus crisis and in the interest in safety for our fellowship community, grantees, partners and beyond, RFG has suspended all in-person programming until further notice. The Foundation extends its appreciation to our Fellows, grantees, partners and collaborators for continuing to engage in public service, especially those involved in policy […]
Program News
March 28, 2020
Federal Service in the Pandemic Era
Dr. Michael Schneider, RFG Fellows’ Career Adviser and director of the Maxwell School of Syracuse University’s Washington Public Diplomacy Program, offers sage advice during these difficult times for our Fellows, alumni, and others in public service. If you have questions or ideas for future columns by Dr. Schneider please email Communications Manager Lauren Hertel. When Bob Dylan […]
Institutional Partner News
March 2, 2020
The Volcker Alliance Expands Government-to-University Initiative (G2U) to Two New Regions
The Volcker Alliance is excited to announce an expansion of its Government-to-University Initiative (G2U) with the launch of two new G2U Regional Councils in Los Angeles, California, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. G2U is an innovative approach to addressing critical governance challenges by building structured regional networks of governments and universities. The initiative aims to catalyze a robust local marketplace […]
Institutional Partner News
March 2, 2020
Grand Challenges: Takeaways from the Roundtable on Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work
On February 26, 2020, the National Academy of Public Administration hosted a roundtable centered on the Grand Challenge, “Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work.” The participants discussed how government and civil society must adapt to suit the future of work, and the demands of the workforce of tomorrow. Read key takeaways and excerpts
Institutional Partner News
March 2, 2020
What the Careers of Diplomats Can Teach the Rest of Government
The State Department is receiving a lot of attention these days. In November, career foreign service officers Marie Yovanovitch, William Taylor, George Kent and David Holmes were in the national spotlight during the House hearings on the impeachment of President Trump in relation to his dealings with Ukraine. These previously little known State Department officials, […]
Institutional Partner News
February 26, 2020
Government Executive – 2020 Government Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Government Executive Government Hall of Fame awards. The Government Hall of Fame is designed for those who have reached a high pinnacle of success during their careers in civil service. The Hall of Fame honors the best of the best: those who have demonstrated sustained achievement and unparalleled […]
Institutional Partner News
February 26, 2020
Watchdog Finds ‘Uneven Progress’ in State Department’s Effort to Improve Workforce Diversity
A watchdog reported on Tuesday that although the State Department says it is committed to improving racial and gender representation in its workforce, department leaders have failed to analyze career promotion data to adequately understand barriers women and minorities face. The Government Accountability Office analyzed data for over 40,000 employees who worked at the department from 2002 […]
Institutional Partner News
February 25, 2020
How Can a Federal Government for the 21st Century Capitalize on Private Sector Investment?
Editor’s note: The following post first appeared on the IBM Center for The Business of Government website. Many governments around the world seek ways to serve their constituents and carry out their missions more effectively and with greater efficiency. This imperative takes on even greater import as emerging technology and business paradigms raise expectations from […]
Institutional Partner News
February 16, 2020
Excellence in Government Fellows Program
For government to carry out missions ranging from defending against cyberattacks to promoting health and wellness for all Americans, agencies need the absolute best leaders at the helm. The Excellence in Government Fellows program is the premier leadership development course for federal employees at the GS-14 to GS-15 levels. For more than 30 years, EIG has trained […]
Institutional Partner News
February 16, 2020
Nominations for the 2020 Teddies Are Now Open
The Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards (The Teddies) honor an all-star team of distinguished federal officials and industry leaders for outstanding achievement in delivering on government’s promise to serve the American people. Each year two winners will be chosen in the Visionaries, Directors, Pathfinders, Defenders and Partners categories for demonstrated success in their work over […]