
Daniel Baracskay
Professor
- Ph.D. In Political Science
University of Cincinnati - M.A. In Political Science
University of Cincinnati - M.A. In Political Science
University of Akron - M.B.A.
Cleveland State University - B.A. In Political Science
University of Akron
Statement of teaching and research interests:
Dr. Baracskay is a generalist in American government and public administration, and histeaching approaches have worked to introduce students to the foundational concepts and ideas in the field through theory, and help them apply this to practice. Dr. Baracskay's recent research has examined the evolving nature of American federalism and intergovernmental relations, as well as adding to the Scholarship of Teaching and Research (SoTR), and examining how technology is changing the functional and operational sides of government. One very important research area Dr. Baracskay has worked to develope is the realm of technology ethics. Technological advancements in society have necessitated that we reflect upon public service values and integrate the effects of newer technologies into the profession and body of literature.
Most recent publications or scholarly output:
- With M. B.Thomas, “Evolving AI policy and the public administrator: Initiatives across recent presidential administrations and transitioning into the second Trump Presidency” in Administrative Theory & Praxis; 2025: 1-7; ().
- “Does Gen-AI Have a Role in Public Affairs Education? Let’s Ask ChatGPT” in Teaching Public Administration; 2024.: 1-34. ().
- “Technology Ethics in Public Service: Envisioning the Role of the Techno-Ethicist,” in Public Integrity; 2023. 25:(2): 220-233; ().
- Editor and author for textbook, Understanding American Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: concepts, ideas, and theories. The University of North Georgia Press (2022). Authored chapters: “Chapter 1: Introducing American Federalism, Intergovernmental Relations, and Intergovernmental Management: Historical, Conceptual, and Theoretical Foundations;” “Chapter 4: Fiscal Dimensions of Intergovernmental Relations.”
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