Public Service in Pop Culture

Описание: From Schitt's Creek and Parks and Recreation to podcasts and sports, secrets of public service are hidden in your favorite shows and media. Take a look back at "Public Service in Pop Culture: Learning About Government and Nonprofit from Your Favorite Shows".

During this webinar, Dr. Erin Borry and Dr. Peter Jones will explore the various media from which people can learn about public administration and public service.

Not only does pop culture offer lessons about public service, it provides a snapshot of public sentiment towards government and nonprofit sectors. Additionally, our guests will delve into podcasts, reality TV, books, music, and movies that offer insight into public service.

About Our Guests
Dr. Borry is an associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UAB. Her research includes rules, red tape, social equity, and public administration in pop culture. She has published work in journals such as ​Public Administration Review​, ​Public Administration​, ​Public Management Review​, ​and ​Journal of Public Affairs Education​, among others.

Dr. Jones is an associate professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UAB. He researches the public budgeting processes and financial management practices of local and state governments, school districts, and court systems. Currently, he is a co-Principal Investigator for the Price of Justice Project, a federally funded grant that aims to help jurisdictions create tailored reforms for the use of fines and fees in the criminal justice system. His research has been published in the Policy Studies Journal, American Review of Public Administration, and Journal of Public Affairs Education, among others.

Both Dr. Borry and Dr. Jones are well known for their research in public administration pedagogy, and they have each received recognition for their outstanding teaching. Dr. Borry was the recipient of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2019 and Dr. Jones in 2021. In late 2024, their book, Teaching Public Administration with Pop Culture, was published by Routledge.