HONORS and AWARDS

Legislative Citation, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for "exemplary record of service, in keeping with the highest ideals of the Commonwealth" and especially noting for the recent induction into the National Academy of Public Administration, March 12, 2007.

Elected Fellow (2006), National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) (www.napawash.org). NAPA is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan corporation, chartered by Congress and is a source of trusted advice for every branch and level of government, Congressional committees and civic organizations. The 600 fellows include current and former Secretaries of federal departments, Congress, governors, mayors, city managers, university presidents, and some of the nation’s top policy makers, public administrators and distinguished scholars of public policy and public administration.

Penn State LORL (Legislative Office of Research Liaison, PA House of Representatives) Faculty Research Associate, Spring 2003-present. (Selection based on prior contributions to the legislature and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania).

Invited Paper, Hansell Symposium (18 nationally recognized local government scholars), International City/County Association and University of Kansas, April 2002. Only invited article on counties.

Visiting Scholar (representing Penn State University), Legislative Office of Research Liaison, PA General Assembly, 2000-2001 and reappointment for 2001-2002.

Special Recognition Award, Academy for Excellence in County Government (PA), 1999.

Faculty Excellence in Research Award, Penn State Harrisburg, 1999.

Distinguished Alumni Award, Thiel College, 1997.

Associate Member, Standing Panel on the Federal System, National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), 1995-2003.

Pennsylvania Honor Roll of Women, November 1995, Pennsylvania Commission for Women.

"Friend of County Government" award for "consistent support of local government and. . . dedication to. . . education and training projects. . .,” County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, August 1995. Highest honor given to a non‑member of the association.

Donald Stone Award for Outstanding Research and Distinguished Scholarship on Intergovernmental Relations," awarded by the Section on Intergovernmental Administration and Management, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Kansas City, July 1994. (Highest intergovernmental award in public administration given by ASPA.)

Scholar‑in‑Residence, Penn State Downtown Center, 1993‑94.

National Service Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension and Soil Conservation Services and Florida A&M and Alabama A&M Universities’ Cooperative Extension Programs, November 1991. (For work with the Rural Economic Development for Community Self-Reliance Program.)

Distinguished Lecturer. Arizona State University, January‑ February 1991. Series of lectures/seminars.

First Runner Up, Best Paper Award, 1989 National Teaching Public Administration Conference.

FEMA‑NASPAA Faculty Fellow (Federal Emergency Management Agency/­National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration), 1984‑85.

Graduate Teaching and Graduate Research Assistantships, The Pennsylvania State University, 1968‑1972.

Dissertation Award, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1973‑75.

Graduate School Honors: Phi Kappa Phi, 1974; Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honorary; Pi Alpha Alpha, National Public Administration Honorary.

Undergraduate Awards: Full four year college scholarship; Statewide Competitive Scholarship; Departmental Assistantship, Jr., Sr.; Senior Fellowship; College Key (awarded for Dean's List all 8 semesters); President, National Sophomore Honorary; Pi Delta Epsilon (National Journalism Honorary); Delta Phi Alpha (National German Honorary); Who's Who, Jr., Sr.; Student Handbook Editor, Sr.; Class officer, Fr., Soph.; Student Government Officer, Jr., Sr.; Magna Cum Laude.

High School Awards: Highest Honors, Class Valedictorian; President, National Honor Society, and Recipient of the Outstanding Government Student Award, Gateway High School, Monroeville, Pa., 1964.