Faculty Contact Information:
Archie J. Twitchell, DPA
Mailing Address: 18735 Martin’s Landing, Germantown, Md. 20874
Telephone and fax: 301 528 7968
Email Address: atwitche@cs.com
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Consultation:
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Required Texts and Readings:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (5th ed.). Washington DC: Author
O'Toole, L. J. Ed. (2000). American Intergovernmental Relations. Washington, DC. CQ Press.
Peterson, P. E. (1995). The Price of Federalism. Washington, DC. The Brookings Institute
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Supplementary Readings:
Articles of Confederation: http://www.constitution.org/cons/usa-conf.htm
The Constitution of the U.S. http://www.constitution.org/cons/constitu.txt
Constitution of Virginia – 1776: http://www.nhinet.org/ccs/docs/va-1776.htm
2001 Statistical Abstract of U. S.: http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/01statab/stat-ab01.html
Supplemental readings addressing the following topics will be explored:
a. A series of court cases depicting the Supreme Court’s influence on intergovernmental relations
b. The role of the Attorney Generals of 46 states in setting national policy on tobacco
c. The role of the Attorney General of NY state in financial matters formerly the exclusive domain of the SEC
d. The current fiscal condition of the states and the role of the Federal government.
USEFUL WEBSITE: http://www.aspanet.org
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Recommended Journals:
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Course Description:
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Prerequisite: Undergraduate American political science or American government. Focuses on the complexities and inadequacies of the federal-state-local system; with conflicts and cooperation between the three levels; with changing roles of government; with the development of structures, processes, and management to strengthen the intergovernmental system and improve performance; and with increasing student problem-solving and managerial capabilities.
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Course Goals:
As a required course in the management track of the MPA, this course analyzes the challenges of managing programs within federalist systems of government. Upon completion of this course, participants should have an understanding of the:
history of the federalism.
significant legislation pertaining to IGR.
unique problems of state government.
challenges and promises of local and regional governments.
crisis of state and local budgeting.
impact of the courts on IGR.
alternative funding arrangements of state and local activities
probable future of intergovernmental relations.
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Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
Identify the primary grant mechanisms.
Compare and contrast the distinct phases of IGR.
Delineate intergovernmental “tax domains.”
Differentiate between the primary IGR policies
Explain intergovernmental policy overlap issues.
Identify new areas of state and local finances.
Develop new models for revenue estimation.
Implement new methods of revenue collection and disbursement.
Identify the means of circumventing balanced budget amendments.
Detect the major problems facing state and local governments.
Develop strategies for avoiding costly social service litigation cases.
Identify sources of grant money at state and nation levels.
Write a grant proposal.
Apply governmental policy objectives more effectively.
Implement new laws pertaining to Equal Opportunity. Generate appropriate charts, tables and graphs.
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Grading Information:
Grades for the course will be assigned as follows:
450 - 500 points equals an “A”.
400 - 449 points equals a “B”.
350 – 399 points equals a “C”.
Below 350 points equals an F(a) or regular non-attendance [F(n)].
Grades of "Incomplete" or "Withdrawal" are governed by Maryland in Europe policies. Please refer to the UMUC Maryland in Europe Graduate Catalog, available in your local Education Center, or online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu.edu/visit/pubs/catalog/grad_03-04.pdf for further details.
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Course Requirements:
The midterm exam is valued at 100 points and is due 21 December.
The final exam is valued at 100 points and is due 8 March
Two projects are each valued at 50 points. Due dates are posted in the project description.
The term paper is valued at 100 points and is due March 1
Participation is worth 100 points with 50 points allotted to each term respectively..
The projects and the term paper shall follow the APA Publication Manual 5th Ed.
Plagiarism is grounds for failure of the class. Failure to footnote sources constitutes plagiarism.
Exams: The exams are composed of six essay questions from which three are selected for answer.
The first project involves the examination of the relationships between the national government and the states as expressed in the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and the Virginia Constitution – 1776. The paper is limited to four pages and is due 29 November.
The second project involves an analysis of Supreme Court decisions that have shaped IGR. The role of the Supreme Court in the evolution of the respective roles of the Federal government and the states is explored. The paper is limited to a maximum of six pages and is due 25 January.
The purpose of the term paper involves an analysis of a Federal executive agency. The relationship of an executive agency’s relationships with the states will be explored. For example, what and how does the Department of Education relate to the states. How does the Department of Health and Human Resources administer Medicaid? to what degree can states such as Oregon modify their Medicaid program. Paper is due on March 1.
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Description of Course Requirements:
Participate in classroom discussions: You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner. Usually this requires two to three hours of additional for every hour of a face-to-face class and approximately ten hours of preparation per week for a DE class.
Write graduate level papers or case studies: You are required to conduct professional-level research, including appropriately citing works of others and avoiding plagiarism. Plan on committing approximately 150 hours over the duration of this course to producing professional level deliverables.
Orally/visually present prepared material: You are required to present your research in a professional manner. In a face-to-face course, this typically means an oral presentation accompanied by appropriate visual material. In a DE class, this means creating a visual/textual presentation for your instructor and classmates.
Complete one or more written examination(s): The examination process in this class will assist you in developing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary to successfully passing the comprehensive exam required of all graduate students. The questions used for this course will either be taken directly from past comprehensive exams or written as though to be included on a comprehensive exam.
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Course Schedule:
Course Schedule: This schedule presents 16 units or modules, with each unit corresponding to a regular three-hour weekday meeting, a half-day on weekends, or a full week of DE.
Initial meeting: 3 - 9 Nov.
Introductions
Review of syllabus
Clarification of goals, objectives and requirements
Clarification of methods of communications
Second meeting 10-16 Nov.
What is IGR? What is federalism? What is public administration (PA)? Types of governments. Types of federalism.
Peterson 1, O'Toole 2
Third meeting 17-23 Nov.
The evolution from confederation to federalism.
O'Toole 1, 12
The Articles of Confederation at:
Articles of Confederation: http://www.constitution.org/cons/usa-conf.htm
The U.S. Constitution at:
The Constitution of the U.S. http://www.constitution.org/cons/constitu.txt
The Constitution of Virginia – 1776
Constitution of Virginia – 1776: http://www.nhinet.org/ccs/docs/va-1776.htm
Fourth meeting 24-30 Nov.
Functional and Legislative Theory and models of federalism:
Focus on the distribution of power and authority among federal, state and local governments.
Peterson 2, O'Toole # 4, 5, & 29
First project due 30 Nov.
Fifth meeting 1-7 Dec
Fiscal aspects of federalism
Peterson 6, O'Toole Part III
Sixth meeting 8-14 Dec.
Preemption, mandates and power
Peterson 3, 7
Seventh meeting 15-21 Dec.
The role of the Supreme Court in the evolution of Federalism. Become familiar with the language of the relevant sections of the Constitution and the logic by which the court arrived at its conclusions.
Gibbons v Ogden (1803), McCulloch v Maryland (1819)
National League of Cities v Usery (1976), Garcia v San Antonio Metro (1985)
United States v Lopez (1995), Reread O’Toole Ch. 1-2
Eight meeting 21 Dec.
Midterm examination due
TERM BREAK Dec. 22 to Jan. 18.
Ninth meeting: 19-25 Jan 2004
Further exploration of the role of the courts in IGR with attention on civil rights, voting rights, and former and current affirmative action decisions. Citation will be provided.
The second project is due 25 Jan.
Tenth meeting 26 Jan.- 1 Feb.
The focus is on policy issues that span jurisdictional boundaries. What are the respective roles of the federal and state governments in education and welfare. Explore funded and unfunded mandates?
Peterson 4 -5, O'Toole 15, Part IV
Eleventh meeting 2-8 Feb.
Continuation of the examination of policy issues that span jurisdictional boundries with a focus on health, Medicaid, National Guard and unemployment insurance.
Peterson 8, supplemental reading will be provided
Twelfth meeting 9-15 Feb.
The role and influence of PIG’s, state lobbyists and other groups such as the State Attorney Generals in IGR
O’Toole 9-11, supplemental material will be supplied.
Thirteenth meeting (16-22 Feb)
Policy issues involving devolution, regulation & deregulation.
O’Toole Part V, The tobacco Settlement and the settlement between the NY State Attorney General and Wall Street Brokers.
Fourteenth meeting (23 Feb - 1Mar)
Examination of the future of IGR. Which future will prevail? O’Toole's traditional or the new assertiveness of the states in matters formerly federal but long neglected. Will the financial difficulties of the states curb their new assertiveness?
Fifteenth meeting 2-9 Mar.
Term paper due midnight 8 Mar
Final exam posted to Webtycho
Sixteenth meeting (10-16 Mar)
Final Exam due 16 Mar
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Academic Policies:
Please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog, available online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/publications/catalogs/ or from your local Education Center, for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Students with Disabilities
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Faculty Bio:
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Dr. Archie Twitchell has an M.P.A. from the University of Denver and the D.P.A. from the University of Southern California. He served as the City Manager of Boulder Colorado prior to beginning his academic career. He served as Academic Director of Graduate Programs and Program Coordinator of Public Administration for UMUC for a number of years and teaches a variety of courses in Public Administration by Distance Education.
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