Faculty Profile for Dr. Howard R Balanoff

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Dr. Howard R. Balanoff
William P. Hobby Professor of Public Service
Director, William P. Hobby Center for Public Service
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Email: Hb02@txstate.edu | Phone: (512) 694-7864
Abstract CV
Dr. Howard R. Balanoff holds the Texas State University William P. Hobby Endowed Professorship for Public Service and directs the Texas State University William P. Hobby Center for Public Service.

He is an elected Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the recipient of the 2019 International/County Management Association (ICMA) Academic Award for Excellence in Education.

He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from Hunter College of the City University of New York and a Master's and Doctorate in Urban and Regional Planning from Texas A&M University.

He served 20 years in the United States Air Force: 7 years on active duty and 13 years in the Reserves. He retired as a Major in the United States Air Force. He is a Veteran of the Vietnam Era.

Prior to teaching at Texas State University, he worked for three years as a Planning Coordinator for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

He is a Public Administration generalist and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in public policy administration, international and comparative public administration, and personnel and human resources administration.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Balanoff currently serves as the:

1. Faculty advisor for graduate (MPA) Internships and teaches PA 5389 (MPA Internship Course)
2. Faculty advisor for Pi Alpha Alpha, the Public Administration National Honor Society
3. Editor in Chief of Good Governance Worldwide which is the official journal of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Section for Public Management Practice
4. Director of the Visiting International Scholars in Texas (VISIT) Program which helps sponsor international faculty and student scholars for visits to Texas State University.
5. Co-Director of the Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program located in Arlington, Texas.
Academic Background
Education
Doctor of Engineering Development (D.E.D.), Planning and Public Administration, Texas A&M University (1974)
Dissertation: "Comprehensive Planning: A Review of the Planning Process (Madisonville, Texas Case Study)" Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.), Community and Regional Planning, Texas A&M University (1972)
Non-Thesis Option Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History, City University of New York (1964) Academic Positions
William P. Hobby Professor of Public Service, Texas State University (1998–Present) Director, William P. Hobby Center for Public Service, Texas State University (1998–Present) Professor of Public Administration and Political Science, Texas State University (1988–Present) Adjunct Professor, Department of Educational Administration, University of Texas at Austin (1986–1997) Adjunct Professor, The LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin (1986–1988) Assistant and Adjunct Professor, Southwest Texas State University (1976–1988) Professional Experience
Military Service
United States Air Force, Major (Retired)
Missile Combat Crew Commander and Communications Electronics Officer (1964–1971) Leadership Roles
Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) William P. Hobby Professor of Public Service and Director of Texas State University William P. Hobby Center for Public Service & Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program President, National Certified Public Manager (CPM) Consortium Editor-in-Chief, Good Governance Worldwide (2022–Present) Chair, ASPA Section for Public Management Practice Selected Research and Publications
Books and Textbooks
Balanoff, H.R. (Ed.), Public Administration: Annual Editions, McGraw-Hill (9 Editions) Balanoff, H.R. & Master, W., Strategic Public Management: Best Practices from Government and Non-Profit Organizations, Management Concepts (2010) Journal Articles
Balanoff, H.R., "ASPA and Texas CPM: A Strategic Partnership," Public Administration Times (Spring 2023) Balanoff, H.R., "Certified Public Manager Programs and Public Sector Leadership," Good Governance Worldwide (2023) Symposia Issues (Editor)
2023: Three Symposia Issues published in Good Governance Worldwide 2024: Two Symposia Issues published, with a third planned Conference Presentations
"Strengthening Performance Accountability," ASPA Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. (2014) "Certified Public Manager Program as a Model for Public Sector Leaders," European Group in Public Administration (EGPA), Milan, Italy (2017) "Public Administration in the United States," Kaunas Technological University, Lithuania (2009) Teaching Contributions
Courses Developed and Taught
Public Policy and Administration Ethics in Public Service Leadership in Public Sector Organizations Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program (7-course sequence) Curriculum Innovations
Developed the first asynchronous and hybrid public administration courses at Texas State University Expanded the Texas CPM Program to multiple regions, including San Marcos, Round Rock, Arlington, Lubbock, Houston, and Laredo Service to the Profession
University & Political Science Department Service
Director, William P. Hobby Center for Public Service Faculty Advisor for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Internship Program Chair, Public Administration Scholarship Committee Advisor, Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Advisor, International City Management Association (ICMA) Student Chapter Professional Service
President, National Certified Public Manager (CPM) Consortium Chair, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Section for Public Management Practice Special Projects Director and Former President of the American Society for Public Administration ASPA Central, Texas (CENTEX Chapter) Member, Operating & Advisory Board, Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) Community Service
Mentorship of student veterans transitioning to public service careers Organized numerous symposia and conferences on topics such as artificial intelligence and governance challenges Awards and Honors
Elected as a Fellow in the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) International City Management Association (ICMA) Academic of the Year (2019) Award in Memory of Stephen B. Sweeney. Outstanding Educator of the Year, Central Texas Chapter of ASPA Paul Van Riper Award for Excellence in Public Administration, ASPA Boorsma Award for International Public Administration Service, ASPA Terrell Blodgett Teaching Award, Texas City Management Association (TCMA)