Books & Scholarly Articles

The faculty, research fellows, students and consultants at the Center for Public Service regularly publish articles, books and other scholarly works.

Mechanisms for creating learning

Nishishiba M. & Iisako Y. (2022). Mechanisms for creating learning. 「学びを引き出す仕掛け」[Manabi wo hikidasu Shikake]. In Akao, K. & Yoshida A. (Eds.). Theory and practice for supporting lifelong learning 「生涯学習支援の理論と実践」[Shougaigakushushien no Riron to Jissen] (Japanese publication). (pp. 165-190). Tokyo, NHK.
*not available until 3/20/22

Leadership development that meets the needs of the time

Nishishiba M. (2022). Leadership development that meets the needs of the time. 「時代が求めるリーダーシップ開発」[Jidaiga motomeru Riidaashippu kaihatsu]. In Akao, K. & Yoshida A. (Eds.). Theory and practice for supporting lifelong learning 「生涯学習支援の理論と実践」[Shougaigakushushien no Riron to Jissen] (Japanese publication) (pp. 226-243). Tokyo, NHK Publishing. (Refereed)
*not available until 3/20/22

Community development that leads the trend of the times

Yoshida A. & Nishishiba M. (2022). Community development that leads the trend of the times. 「時代を拓くまちづくり」[Jidaiwo kizuku Machizukuri]. In Akao, K. & Yoshida A. (Eds.). Theory and practice for supporting lifelong learning 「生涯学習支援の理論と実践」[Shougaigakushushien no Riron to Jissen] (Japanese publication) (pp. 226-243). Tokyo, NHK Publishing. (Refereed)
*not available until 3/20/22

PSU’s community-based learning (CBL) approach: Key components.

Kecskes, K., Nishishiba M., & Percy, S. (2021). PSU’s community-based learning (CBL) approach: Key components. In Shiraishi, T. , Nishishiba, M., & Murata, K. (Eds.). Let Knowledge Serv the City: How Portland State University engages in community problem-solving through community-based learning「大学が地域の課題を解決する：ポートランド州立大学のコミュニティ・ベースド・ラーニングに学ぶ」(p. 147-158) (Japanese/English publication). Tokyo: Hituji Shobo.

Do local governments matter?: Impact of U.S. municipal level relative political extraction capacity on crime rate

Nishishiba, M., Arbetman Rabinowitz, M., Kraner, M., & Jones, M. (2012). Do local governments matter?: Impact of U.S. municipal level relative political extraction capacity on crime rate. In R. Tammen & J. Kugler (Ed.), Performance of Nations, (p. 295–311). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Educating for New Public Governance: Civic engagement and the liberal arts

Kecskes, K., Nishishiba, M. & Morgan, D. (2014). Educating for New Public Governance: Civic engagement and the liberal arts. D. Morgan & B.Cooks (Eds.) The New Public Governance: A Regime-Centered Perspective. (p. 299–314). Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe.

Do local governments matter?: Impact of U.S. municipal level relative political extraction capacity on crime rate

Nishishiba, M., Arbetman Rabinowitz, M., Kraner, M., & Jones, M. (2012). Do local governments matter?: Impact of U.S. municipal level relative political extraction capacity on crime rate. In R. Tammen & J. Kugler (Ed.), Performance of Nations, (p. 295–311). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Civic dialogue and citizen-oriented governance: Why Portland is named as the most livable city in the United States

Nishishiba, M. (2017). Civic dialogue and citizen-oriented governance: Why Portland is named as the most livable city in the United States. In K. Murata (Ed.), Dialogue and Civic Engagement. [Beikoku oregon-shuu potorando ni miru “hanashiai” to juuminn jichi: zennbei de mottomo sumiyasui machi to iwareru riyu

 Looking back on the founding: Civic engagement traditions in the United States

Nishishiba, M., Banyan, M., & Morgan, D. (2012). Looking back on the founding: Civic engagement traditions in the United States. In K. Yang and H. Schachter (Ed.), The State of Citizen Participation in America, (p. 21–52). Charlotte, NC: The Information Age Publishing.

Keep Portland Weird: Retaining the commission form of government

Morgan, D., Nishishiba, M., & Vizzini, D. (2010). Keep Portland Weird: Retaining the commission form of government. In James H. Svara and Douglas J. Watson (Ed.), More than mayor or manager: Campaign to change form of government in America's large cities, (p. 279–301). DC: Georgetown University Press.

Characteristics of aging regions accomplishing stable growth: Analysis of data from special cities and shichosons in Japan

Huh, M., Nishishiba M., & Kim, J. (2021). Characteristics of aging regions accomplishing stable growth: Analysis of data from special cities and shichosons in Japan (in Japanese) [高齢化時代における「安定的成長地域」の類型別成長特性に関する研究] Annual report of Japan Society for Urbanology, Vol.54, pp.107~116, 2021.

The roles and activities of neighborhood organization related with public involvement process in land use review system: Case study on neighborhood association system of City of Portland, State of Oregon

Tsuruta, Y., Sakamoto, J., Kaido, K., & Nishishiba M. (2017). The roles and activities of neighborhood organization related with public involvement process in land use review system: Case study on neighborhood association system of City of Portland, State of Oregon [オレゴン州ポートランド市の土地利用審査制度における住民参加プロセスに関わる住民組織の役割と活動実態ーネイバーフッド・アソシエーションを事例としてー] Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan [日本都市計画学会 都市計画論文集], 52(3), 544–551 (publication in Japahttps://d2l.pdx.edu/nese).

 Local government diversity initiatives in Oregon: An exploratory study

Nishishiba, M. (2012). Local government diversity initiatives in Oregon: An exploratory study. State and Local Government Review, 44(1), 55–66.

Capacity building for the common good: PSU's Interdisciplinary Minor in Civic Leadership

Nishishiba, M., & Kecskes, K. (2012). Capacity building for the common good: PSU's Interdisciplinary Minor in Civic Leadership. Journal of College and Character, 1–13.