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Foundation
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC01.01 | Academic Foundations | #2: Geography | Interpret and apply concepts of geography to perform governmental and public administrative functions. | Use graphic tools and technologies to depict and interpret international, national, state, and local systems. | Use maps and globes to locate places and regions.
 |  |  |  |  | Devise maps, globes, and graphs to gather, analyze and report geographic information.
 |  |  |  | Analyze and explain information about the human and physical features of places and regions to execute governmental and public administrative functions. | Discuss similarities and differences that emerge among international, national, state, and local communities.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret the importance of cultural symbols in the planning of government and public administration activities.
 |  |  |  |  | Predict how geographical considerations impact regional change over time.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop plans that integrate the diversity of different international, national, state, and local social and economic environments.
 |  |  |  | Interpret geographical influences on requirements for international, national, state, and local governments and public administrations. | Interpret the need to exchange goods and services, create population centers, and interact culturally.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the importance of global networks for communications and transportation.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze how changes in technology, transportation, and communication impact social, cultural, economic, and political activity.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze how conflict and cooperation shape government and public administration.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret demographic trends to forecast impacts on government and public administration.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC01.02 | Academic Foundations | #1: World Concepts and Themes                                    #4: American Government and Comparative Political Systems | Interpret and apply concepts of governance to assess functions of government and public administration in society. | Examine  concepts of authority, rights, and responsibility to evaluate their impact on government and public administration. | Contrast how various societies have governed themselves.
 |  |  |  | Evaluate the alignment of institutions of government and public administration with the principles of U.S. and international law to guide policy development. | Evaluate importance of individuals, public opinion, media, political parties, associations, and groups in forming public policy.
 |  |  |  |  | Describe the significance of diversity in the American political system.
 |  |  |  |  | Recognize tension between constitutional ideals and realities of American political and social life.
 |  |  |  | Examine the levels of government and public administration to establish roles and relationships among federal, state, and local governments. | Explain the various forms of state and local governments, agencies, and commissions.
 |  |  |  |  | Compare the role of and relationship of federal, state, and local government.
 |  |  |  | Analyze US foreign policy to determine its affect on other countries. | Analyze the affects of domestic politics on foreign policy.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate circumstances in which the United States has politically influenced other nations.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate circumstances in which other nations have influenced the politics and society of the United States.
 |  |  |  |  | Examine the purpose and function of international governmental organizations.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC02.01 | Communications | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Select appropriate format to facilitate the flow of ideas and information among government, public administration, the business community, and the general public. | Use communication techniques to stimulate the exchange of government and public administration ideas and information. | Translate complex government and public administration technical information or issues in language appropriate for the audience.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain, justify, or discuss public issues.
 |  |  |  |  | Employ presentation techniques to handle difficult interviews and political situations.
 |  |  |  |  | Prepare information for the media.
 |  |  |  | Accurately document, report, and record information to conform to legal requirements. | Secure additional or clarifying information and documentation.
 |  |  |  |  | Choose exact words to precisely describe a situation.
 |  |  |  |  | Integrate information about compliance with public standards.
 |  |  |  |  | Recommend modifications in practices and advise on corrective action.
 |  |  |  |  | Document compliance with due process of law.
GVC02.02 | Communications | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Negotiate to achieve the goals of government. | Develop international, national, state, and local networks to accomplish the governmental goals. | Identify common ground among a range of stakeholders.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate the diversity of agencies and people in a variety of situations.
 |  |  |  |  | Facilitate outcomes that are advantageous to all the parties involved.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop alliances with internal and external groups.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Interpret impact of international, national, state, or local politics on goals of governmental or public administrative agencies. | Identify the political ramifications of issues affecting the agency.
 |  |  |  |  | Implement strategies to manage political ramifications.
GVC02.03 | Communications | Foreign Language I and II | Communicate in one or more foreign languages to reduce difficulties of performing government work with citizens whose first language is not English. | Use Spanish or another language other than English to speak with, write to, and read materials received from persons whose first language is Spanish or another foreign language. | Speak and write Spanish or another foreign language.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret printed and electronic media, audio and visual information in a non-English language.
 |  |  |  |  | Translate accurately from Spanish or another foreign language.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply the functions and structure of one language to study another language.
GVC03.01 | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Apply democratic principles in the process of governmental and administrative policy-making to achieve the public will. | Employ governmental decision-making processes to achieve desired objectives. | Visibly support policies, programs, and ideals.
 |  |  |  |  | Work with elected officials, interest groups, and the public.
 |  |  |  |  | Generate consensus among and within diverse groups.
 |  |  |  |  | Assess programs, organizations, and activities to effectively engage the political and institutional environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Recognize crossover relationships and multiple causes of issues.
 |  |  |  |  | Assist with analysis and drafting or refinement of regulations, policies, procedures, and/or processes.
 |  |  |  |  | Assist with analysis and drafting or refinement of legislative measures.
 |  |  |  |  | Plan for anticipated consequences of policy decisions.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC04.01 | Information Technology Applications | #3: Information Technology Applications | Exploit technologies to achieve common objectives of government and public administration. | Access appropriate information technologies to accomplish tasks in government and public administration. | Integrate technologies suitable for the application.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze issues using most appropriate information technology.
 |  |  |  |  | Innovate to create new knowledge.
GVC05.01 | Systems | #4: American Government and Comparative Political Systems | Analyze the systemic relationships of government and public administration agencies to achieve strategic objectives. | Assess the interrelated nature of complex international, national, state, and local governmental and public administrative systems to serve the public interest. | Compare organizational similarities.
 |  |  |  |  | Contrast differences.
 |  |  |  |  | Delineate intergovernmental and private contractor relationships.
 |  |  |  |  | Educate the public about government systems and their functions.
GVC06.01 | Safety, Health, and Environmental | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Implement plans and policies to respond to health, safety and environmental needs. | Carry out policy to ensure public well being and environmental protection. | Evaluate the roles of organizations that impact the well being of the public and the environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Form partnerships that ensure the best utilization of resources.
 |  |  |  |  | Implement programs to protect the public and the environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Ensure compliance.
GVC06.02 | Safety, Health, and Environmental | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Evaluate environments to identify hazards and determine abatement strategies. | Establish safety standards and practices to ensure public safety. | Evaluate safety hazards in the environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Formulate abatement actions.
 |  |  |  | Coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security and other security agencies to implement homeland security. | Support partnerships with international, national, state and local governments, the private sector, and citizens to share responsibility for homeland security.
 |  |  |  |  | Comply with federal preparedness standards and directives.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC07.01 | Leadership and Teamwork | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Lead a government or public administration agency to develop an organizational vision and strategic plan. | Incorporate the vision and strategic plan into the activities or the agency. | Act as a catalyst for innovation in government or public administration.
 |  |  |  |  | Involve stakeholders in the development of the vision.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify key policies and economic, political and social trends.
 |  |  |  |  | Interpret the affects of economic, political, and social trends on agency goals.
 |  |  |  |  | Formulate effective strategies for reaching the goals of the organization.
 |  |  |  | Formulate strategies to manage the interests of various stakeholders. | Recognize stakeholder interests.
 |  |  |  |  | Maintain focus under adverse conditions.
 |  |  |  |  | Plan effective responses to political challenges.
GVC07.02 | Leadership and Teamwork | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Design and implement human resource strategies that maximize organizational potential. | Exercise leadership to create a culture that fosters mutual trust and confidence. | Foster a sense of organizational responsibility and commitment to public service.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop staff talents.
 |  |  |  |  | Encourage collegial involvement in decision-making.
 |  |  |  |  | Plan strategies to minimize conflict.
 |  |  |  |  | Coach staff in conflict resolution.
 |  |  |  | Organize team-building experiences to develop leadership in others. | Foster team identity.
 |  |  |  |  | Coach teams to work together to achieve the goals of the agency.
 |  |  |  |  | Facilitate cooperation between teams and the public.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC08.01 | Ethics and Legal Responsibilities | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Adopt a standard of practices sufficient to meet legal and ethical requirements and meet the public’s expectations for government and public administration. | Comply with directives to ensure protection of confidential information while carrying out duties as a government or public administration employee. | Practice confidentiality in accordance with legal requirements relating to privacy.
 |  |  |  |  | Practice responsible public disclosure.
 |  |  |  |  | Provide appropriate information to regulators and to the public as required by law.
 |  |  |  |  | Retain records in compliance with government regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Comply with open meeting laws.
 |  |  |  | Follow regulations to ensure governmental actions are free from conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict of interest. | Analyze situations for any appearance of conflict of interest.
 |  |  |  |  | Choose behaviors that do not use a position in government or public administration for direct or indirect personal benefit.
 |  |  |  |  | Disclose all interests or activities that might create or appear to create a conflict of interest.
 |  |  |  | Exercise ethical conduct to comply with the letter and the spirit of all laws and regulations affecting government and public administration agencies. | Practice compliance with laws and regulations affecting government and public administration.
 |  |  |  |  | Modify practices to ensure compliance with changes in laws and regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Consult with an authority when in doubt about the application or interpretation of any legal requirement.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
GVC09.01 | Employability and Career Development | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Develop a career plan to obtain employment and advance in government and public administration. | Pursue appropriate opportunities to prepare for employment and advancement opportunities in government and public administration. | Apply for opportunities to complete an internship in government or public administration.
 |  |  |  |  | Seek occupational experiences that prepare one for employment in government and public administration.
 |  |  |  |  | Prepare a plan that will enhance lifelong learning opportunities for continued advancement.
GVC10.01 | Technical Skills | #2: Geography                         #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Use geographic information technology to perform duties of government and public administration. | Operate geographic information systems to enhance analysis. | Interpret data from global positioning systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform mapping and graphic functions.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze routes, distances, and travel times between locations.
 |  |  |  |  | Plan and execute travel from place to place using geographic information.
GVC11.01 | Fiscal Responsibilities | #5: Principles of Governance and Public Administration | Administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that instills public trust. | Apply accepted principles of financial management to administer budgets and programs. | Prepare, justify and administer budgets.
 |  |  |  |  | Integrate cost-benefit analyses to set priorities.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitor expenditures in support of programs and policies.
 |  |  |  |  | Incorporate cost–effective approaches.
 |  |  |  | Manage human resources to achieve goals. | Assess current and future staffing needs based on goals and objectives.
 |  |  |  |  | Select and manage a multi-cultural workforce.