Dr. Abraham D. Benavides
University of North Texas
Public Administration
(940) 565-3264
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Education

PhD, Cleveland State University, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, 2002.
Major: Urban Studies & Public Affairs
Degree Specialization: Public Administration and Urban Studies
Dissertation Title: New Public Management's Administrative Technologies and Procedural Due Process: Searching for Justice
MPA, Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management, 1994.
Major: Public Administration
Degree Specialization: Local Government
BA, George Washington University, Elliott School of Foreign Affairs, 1987.
Major: International Relations
Degree Specialization: Latin America and the United Nations

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Associate Professor, University of North Texas. (September 2008 – Present).
Chair Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas. (September 2014 – September 2018).
MPA Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (May 2014 – September 2014).
Assistant Chair, University of North Texas. (September 2011 – September 2013).
Co-MPA Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (September 2009 – September 2011).
Acting Chair, University of North Texas. (August 2008 – December 2008).
Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. (September 2002 – September 2008).
Teaching Fellow, Cleveland State University. (January 1996 – August 2002).
Adjunct Professor, Kent State University. (August 1997 – May 1998).

Professional Memberships

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC Local Council #4366) 2002 to 2006. (Present).

The Academy of Political Science (APS) 2000 to 2006. (Present).

Urban Affairs Association 2013 to Present. (Present).

Local Government Hispanic Network formally (IHN) 2004 to Present. (2004 – Present).

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2000 to Present. (2000 – Present).

Past National Council Member, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (January 1995 – Present).

Development Activities Attended

Faculty Fellowship,"UNT Leadership Fellow," The University of North Texas office of Faculty Development, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 2011 – August 2012).

Faculty Development Leave,"Papers in the Public Sector," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (January 2012 – May 2012).

Awards and Honors

Stewart L. Grow Award, for academic excellence, integrity, concern for others, Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management, George W. Romney Institute of Public Management. (May 1994 – May 1994).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
EADP 3080, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, 9 courses.
EADP 4900, Special Problems, 1 course.
PADM 2100, Cultural Competency in Urban Governance, 2 courses.
PADM 3000, Public Administration., 1 course.
PADM 3020, Public Management, 11 courses.
PADM 3700, Issues in Public Administration, 1 course.
PADM 4900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
PADM 5020, Leading and Managing Public Organizations, 10 courses.
PADM 5030, Managing Human Resources, 12 courses.
PADM 5035, Professional Practice for Public managers, 5 courses.
PADM 5050, Legal Issues in Public Administration, 3 courses.
PADM 5100, Local Government Management, 16 courses.
PADM 5200, Public Personnel Management, 1 course.
PADM 5210, Cultural Competency in Public Management, 4 courses.
PADM 5300, Introduction to Planning, 1 course.
PADM 5700, Seminar in Public Administration, 28 courses.
PADM 5800, Public Management Internship, 4 courses.
PADM 5900, Special Problems, 14 courses.
PADM 6010, Seminar in Public Administration, 6 courses.
PADM 6710, Seminar in Public Administration and Management, 12 courses.
PADM 6900, Special Problems, 9 courses.
PADM 6940, Directed Research in Public Administration, 14 courses.
PADM 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 15 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

Cleveland State University, Management of Urban Organizations, UST 452, Spring 2002.

Cleveland State University, Management of Urban Organizations, UST 452, Fall 2001.

Cleveland State University, Public Human Reource Management, PAD 630, 2000.

Cleveland State University, Government Budgeting and Policy, UST 459, 1999.

Kent State University, Public Financial Management, 70372, Fall 1998.

Cleveland State University, Management of Urban Organizations, UST 452, 1998.

Kent State University, Municipal Government, 30221, Spring 1998.

Cleveland State University, Contemporary Urban Issues, UST 458, Fall 1997.

Kent State University, Introduction to Public Administraiton, 30301, Fall 1997.

Cleveland State University, Urban Policy, USt 458, Spring 1997.

Cleveland State University, Contemporary Urban Issues, UST 302, 1996.

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2018 – Present).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Public Administration. (August 2017 – Present).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (December 2018 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2018 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2018 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2018 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Public Administration. (August 2017 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2017 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Public Administration. (August 2016 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Public Administration. (August 2016 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Public Administration. (August 2016 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, Public Administration. (August 2014 – December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2018 – March 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2014 – December 2018).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2014 – December 2017).

Dissertation Committee Member, Public Administration. (August 2014 – May 2017).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (August 2014 – May 2017).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Public Administration. (September 2013 – May 2017).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (August 2013 – May 2016).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (August 2013 – May 2015).

Major Professor,"Masters Interdisciplinary Studies Committee," Graduate School. (August 2012 – December 2014).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (January 2010 – August 2013).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (January 2010 – May 2013).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Teacher Education and Administration. (August 2008 – May 2013).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (January 2011 – August 2012).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (January 2010 – December 2011).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (May 2009 – December 2011).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (August 2008 – December 2010).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (August 2008 – December 2009).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Dissertation," Public Administration. (January 2008 – August 2009).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Teacher Education and Administration. (January 2003 – May 2006).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Dissertation," Geography and the Environment. (January 2003 – May 2004).

Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader,"Masters Exam," Toulouse Graduate School. (January 2003 – December 2003).

Awards and Honors

2019 Outstanding Professor Award, Doctoral Student Association Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas. (September 13, 2019 – September 13, 2019).

2018 Outstanding Professor Award, Doctoral Student Association Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas.. (September 2018 – September 2018).

2017 Thank a Teacher, Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign (CLEAR). (November 14, 2017 – November 14, 2017).

2016 Thank a Teacher Program, Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign (CLEAR). (January 2016 – January 2016).

Public Administration Student Association (PASA) Faculty of the Year Award for dedicated Teaching University of North Texas, Public Administration Student Association. (February 2011 – February 2011).

UNT Honors Faculty Recognition List for commitment to students and support and inspiration for their goals and dreams, UNT Honors College. (March 2009 – March 2009).

Public Administration Student Association (PASA) Faculty of the Year Award for dedicated Teaching University of North Texas, Public Administration Student Association. (March 2007 – March 2007).

UNT Honors Faculty Recognition List for commitment to students and support and inspiration for their goals and dreams, UNT Honors College. (March 2007 – March 2007).

Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University, Professor Richard D. Bingham Award for Teaching Excellence by a Doctoral Student, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University. (May 2002 – May 2002).

University Center for Teaching and Learning Award presented by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs Presented by Cleveland State University, Office of Academic and Student Affairs Presented by Cleveland State University. (February 2000 – February 2000).

Students Choice Award For Excellence in Teaching Presented by Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University. (September 1999 – September 1999).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter
Keyes, L., Benavides, A. D. (2020). Creating Livable Communities. Sustainable Community Health: Systems and Practices in Diverse Settings. (1), 40. Macmillan/Palgrave.
Keyes, L. M., Benavides, A. D. (2019). The Steps in Public Policy and a Pay-to-Ride Bus Program. Chapter 5 in Program Evaluation for the Curious: Why Study Program Evaluation?. (1), . Curious Academic Publishing.
Benavides, A. D., Keyes, L. M., Pulley, B. (2016). Understanding the Recruitment Methods and Socialization Techniques of Terror Networks by Comparing them to Youth Gangs: Similarities and Divergence. NATO Science for Peace Studies.
Benavides, A. D., Keyes, L. M. (2015). The Steps in Public Policy and a Pay-to-Ride Bus Program.. Public Policy for the Curious: Why Study Public Policy?. (First), . Curious Academic Publishing.
Benavides, A. D. (2012). "Cultural Competency in Hispanic Communities". Cultural Competency for Public Administrators.
Benavides, A. D., Alhumaid, S. M., Quainoo, E. D. (2011). Counterterrorism and Perspectives on Cultural Competency and Representation. Counter Terrorism in Diverse Communities. 90, 197-216.
Benavides, A. D. (2007). Health and Human Services Chapter 11. Managing Local Government Services: A Practical Guide.
Benavides, A. D., Gultekin, S. (2007). Responding to Terrorist Attacks within the Labyrinth of Independent Governments: Collaborating and Quarreling. Understanding and Responding to Terrorism NATO Security through Science Series. 19, 352-363.
Book Review
Benvides, A. D. (2017). Transforming Latin America - One Innovation at a Time. Public Administration Review. 77(3), 469-472.
Benavides, A. D. (2013). "More Than Mayor or Manager: Campaigns to Change Form of Government in America's Large Cities "More Than Mayor or Manager: Campaigns to Change Form of Government in America's Large Cities. Public Administration. 91(1), 232-234.
Benavides, A. D. (2010). Immigration Enforcement and Politics. Public Administration Review. 70(1), 158-162.
Benavides, A. D. (2010). Immigration Enforcement and Politics. Public Administration Review. 70(1), 158-162.
Benavides, A. D. (2007). The Coaching Organization: A Strategy for Developing Leaders by James M. Hunt and Joseph R. Weintraub. International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior. 10(3), 417-423.
Journal Article
Benavides, A. D., Nodeland, B., Carey, C. D., Tu, W. (2023). Justice System Involvement, Employment, and Homelessness in Rural Areas. International Journal of Rural Criminology. https://doi.org/10.18061/ijrc.v8i1.9169
Keyes, L. M., Mumford,, Benavides, A. D., Foster, M. (2022). I Do Solemnly Swear: Institutional Enforcement of the Oath of Office to Fight Public Corruption. Public Integrity. Taylor & Francis.
Krueger, S., Fischer, L. A., Benavides, A. D. (2021). Health Disasters and Local Government Finance: City of Dallas Budget Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Municipal Finance Journal. 42(2), .
Mumford, S., Keyes, L., Benavides, A. D. (2021). Striking a Strategic Balance: Enhancing Corporate Philanthropy through Service Learning. Journal of Non-Profit Education and Leadership. Sagemore.
Benavides, A. D., Nukpezah, J. (2020). How Local Governments are Caring for the Homeless During the COVID-19 Pandemic. American Review of Public Administration.
Benavides, A. D., Nukpezah, J., Keyes, L. M., Soujaa, I. (2020). Adoption of Multilingual State Emergency Management Websites: Responsiveness to the Risk Communication Needs of a Multilingual Society. International Journal of Public Administration.
Keyes, L. M., Benavides, A. D. (2019). Responsive Management: Municipal Leadership for an Aging Population. Other. 26(2), . Texas State University. https://digitalscholarship.tsu.edu/jpmsp/vol26/iss2/12
Keyes, L. M., Benavides, A. D. (2018). Chaos Theory, Uncertainty, and Organizational Learning: What the Ebola Incident in Dallas, Texas Teaches us about Organizations. International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior. 21(3), 20. United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing Group.
Benavides, A. D., Keyes, L. A., McEntire, D., Carlson, E. (2017). The Logic of Uncertainty and Executive Discretion in Decision Making: The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Ebola Response. Journal of Public Management and Social Policy. 24(1), .
Keyes, L. M., Benavides, A. D. (2017). Local Government Adoption of Age Friendly Policies: An Integrated Model of Responsiveness, Multi-level Governance, and Public Entrepreneurship Theories. Pubilc Administration Quarterly. 41(1), 36. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1871486206?pq-origsite=gscholar
Benavides, A. D., Keyes, L. M. (2016). New Student Orientations: Supporting Success and Socialization in Graduate School Programs. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 22(1), 7. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1010748/
Benavides, A., Dicke, L. (2016). Upholding Conduct in the Public Sector: An Assessment of ICMA's Code of Ethics. 7(2), .
Keyes, L. M., Benavides, A. D. (2015). A Local Government's Response to the Adoption of Age-Friendly Policies. Journal of Aging in Emerging Economies. 5(1), .
Benavides, A. D., Peters, E. (2015). Social Norms Theory, Enforcement, and Management Concepts: An Analysis of Local Smoking Bans Ordinances. International Journal of Public Administration. 38(2), 1-11.
Benavides, A. D., Medina, F. (2014). Representation and Hispanic School Board Members in North Central Texas: Confirming A Lack of Representation. 20(1), 67-83.
Darsavelidze, D., Benavides, A. D. (2014). Transition from Soviet Central Planning to Strategic Management: Development Efforts in Tbilisi. (7-9), 99-124.
Benavides, A. D. (2013). " The Business Vocabulary of the Field of Human Services: Current Transformations". Journal of Public Administration and Governance. 3(1), 70-87.
Benavides, A. D. (2013). Four Major Disaster Occurrences and the Spanish Language Media: A Lack of Risk Communication. Disaster Prevention and Management. 22(1), 29-37.
Benavides, A. D., Dicke, L. A., Holt, A. C. (2013). Internships Adrift? Anchoring Internship Programs in Collaboration. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 19(4), 615-634.
Benavides, A. D., Fierro Villa, a. M., Aguayo, E. C. (2013). Public Service, and Good Governance vs. Corruption and Self Promotion: The State of Public Administration in Mexico. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 19(4), 615-634.
Benavides, A. D., Dicke, L. A., Maleckaite, V. (2012). "Creating Public Sector Pedestals and Examining Falls From Grace". International Journal of Public Administration. 35(11), 749-759.
Benavides, A. D., David, H. (2010). Local Government Wellness Programs: A Viable Option to Decrease Healthcare Costs and Improve Productivity. International Public Management Association for Human Resources Journal. 39(4), 291-306.
Benavides, A. D., Arlikatti, S. (2010). The Role of the Spanish Language Media in Disaster Warning Dissemination: An Examination of the Emergency Alert System. Journal of Spanish Language Media. 3(1), 41-58.
Benavides, A. D. (2008). Municipal Best Practices: How Local Governments are Responding to a Growing Hispanic Community. Journal of Public Management and Social Policy. 14(1), 59-78.
McEntire, D., Benavides, A. D. (2007). Learning in Emergency Management. Journal of Emergency Management. 5(3), 17-18.
Benavides, A. D. (2006). Hispanic City Managers in Texas: A Small Group of Professional Administrators. State and Local Government Review. 38(2), 112-119.
Benavides, A. D. (2006). Transparency and Public Administration in Mexico: How the Enactment of a Law is Changing Culture. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 12(4), 461-477.
Magazine/Trade Publication
Holt, A. C., Benavides, A. D. (2014). The Top Five Things to Know About the Municipal Clerk Position.
Bright, L., Norris-Tirrell, D., Benavides, A. D. (2012). Strategic Planning and Implementing a Mission: Highlighting our Interdisciplinary Nature. 35(5), .
Benavides, A. D., Dicke, L. A. (2009). Ethics: Trying To Get It Right - Professional Organizations and Upholding Ethics. 32(9), .
Benavides, A. D. (2009). Immigration: Issues Impacting Administration "Some Personal Reflections on Immigration". 32(2), .
Benavides, A. D., Hernandez, J. C. (2007). Serving Diverse Communities--Cultural Competency: Another Look at the Hispanic Community. 89(6), 14-18.
Benavides, A. D. (2005). Freedom of Speech in Public Places "Should Students Be Encouraged to Exercise Right to Free Speech?". 28(8), .
Professional Report
Benavides, A. D. (2007). Spanish Language Media and the Emergency Alert System: An Examination of What is Being Done to Alert the Non-English Speaking Public.
Benavides, A. D. (2005). Municipal Best Practices for the Hispanic Community Survey.

Presentations Given

Invited Talk

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Immigration and Implications for Street-Level Bureaucrats, Atlanta Georgia, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, The Debate on Immigration: Re-Highlighting the Founding Value of Naturalization: The Case of Hispanic Immigrants, Webinar, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Keynote/Plenary Address

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Cultural Competency in Hispanic Communities: Responsiveness, Best Practices, and Challenging the Stereotypes – Again!, ICMA Intrnational Hispanic Network, Brighton, Colorado, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), ICMA International Hispanic Network Conference, Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce: Strategies for Success, Brighton, Colorado, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Local Government Implementation of Federal Immigration Law, International City County Management Association, San Jose, California, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Lecture

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), The LDS Faith and the Constitution, LDS Institute of Religion, Denton, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River – Fiscal Implications, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico, Mexico. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), What Would We do Without Taxes? The Monies that Help Governments Function: Processes, Structures, and Laws, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico, Mexico. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), The City: Understanding the Basic Functions and Services of our Communities, University of North Texas First Flight, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River, Universidad Autonoma Del Estado de Mexico, Mexico, Mexico. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River, Universidad de Morelia del Estado de Michoacan, Mexico, Mexico. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Potable Water and Water Treatment Plants: International Impact of Municipal Services – The Case of the Tijuana River, University of North Texas Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Ethics in Local Government, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), League of Women Voters, Our Changing Demographics – The Minority Majority Population, League of Women Voters, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Ethics in Local Government, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), FEMA Mitigation Conference, Evaluating Risk Communication Efforts of the Spanish Language Media, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Oral Presentation

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), The Cordoba Leadership Principles, International City County Management Association (ICMA), Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Other), The Urban Network, “Urban Encounters: People. Places and Politics of the City,”, The University of North Texas, Denton, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT First Flight Week, The City: Understanding the Basic Functions and Services of our Communities, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Power and Confidence in the Work Place, North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Euless, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Toulouse Graduate School, Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal: Social Science, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT PADM Ph.D. Colloquium Series and Professional Workshop, Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT PADM Ph.D. Colloquium Series and Professional Workshop, Ethics and Accountability in Public Service: Governance on the Front Lines, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Site Visitor Training for NASPAA, International City County Management Association, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT First Flight Week, The City: Understanding the Basic Functions and Services of our Communities, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Toulouse Graduate School, Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal: Social Science, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Panelist), Toulouse Graduate School, Mock Interviews for Ph.D. Students, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Toulouse Graduate School, Writing the Research Question, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Site Visitor Training for NASPAA, International City County Management Association, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Spontaneous Planning, Government Structure, and a Public Health Emergency – Ebola in Dallas Texas, International City County Management Association, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Interested In Becoming a NASPAA Site Visitor?, American Society for Public Administraiton, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Toulouse Graduate School, Writing the Thesis Dissertation Proposal: Social Science, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Site Visitor Training for NASPAA, International City County Management Association, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), PACS Symposium for Nigerian Faculty, Forms of Government in the United States for Nigeria Faculty, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Discussant), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Teaching Public Admnistration in Border Communities: Issues and Experiences from Three MPA Programs Along the U.S. Mexican Border, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Benavides, A. D. (Discussant), American Society for Public Administraiton, Hispanic Leadership Rountable: Promoting Leadership in the 21st Century, American Society for Public Administraiton, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), FEMA CERT Training and Dia de la Mujer Latina, Spanish Language Media and Emergency Alerts, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), ICMA International Hispanic Network Conference, Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce: Strategies for Success, ICMA Intrnational Hispanic Network, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Human Resource Management Seminar, North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Midland, Texas, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), FEMA Conference, FEMA the Emergency Alert System and the Spanish Language Media, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT PADM Ph.D. Colloquium Series and Professional Workshop, Spanish Language Media and Emergency Management and Writing a Coherent Thesis for your Paper, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Ethics in Local Government, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Department of Linguistics and Technical Communication English Summer Institute, Municipalities in the United Sates: The Council Manager form of Government, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Human Resource Management Seminar, North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Irving, Texas, United States of America. (2008 – 2008).

Benavides, A. D. (Moderator), American Society for Public Administraiton, Local Government Transformations in Mexico, American Society for Public Administraiton, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2008 – 2008).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Speaker, First Time Attendees Breakfast, American Society for Public Administraiton, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2008 – 2008).

Benavides, A. D. (Discussant), Intrnational City County Management Association, Ready or Not? Meeting the Challenges of Rapidly Changing Demographics, International City County Management Association, Pittsurg, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (2007 – 2007).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Professional Development for Young Professionals, Succession Planning, City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2007 – 2007).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, Local Government: Comparing U.S. and Mexico, Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economica (CIDE), Toluca, Mexico, Mexico. (2007 – 2007).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), California International City County Management Association, Serving Diverse Communities--Best Practices, California International City County Management Association, Denton, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Family Evening, Impact of our Growing Hispanic Community, Denton Christian Preschool, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Public Administration Student Association, Managing Diverse Societies: Challenges and Suggestions (panel); The Changing Demographics in the Hispanic Community (presentation), University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Ethics in Local Government, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT College Expectations for Freshman, All You Ever Wanted to Know About Local Government But Were Afraid to Ask, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Ethics in Local Government, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2005 – 2005).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Human Resource Basics, North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2005 – 2005).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Ethics in Local Government, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2004 – 2004).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Ph.D. Conference, Presentation on the American Society for Public Administration, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States of America. (2004 – 2004).

Panel Presentation

Benavides, A. D. (Discussant), Online Education in the Southwest, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), Los Angeles, California, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Teaching Students Using Case Studies: The Case of the Tijuana River, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), Los Angeles, California, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Collaboration Between Emergency Management and Public Health: Issues of Contact, Connection and Association, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Washington D.C., United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Fred Riggs Symposium Immigration and Deportation Experiences of Non-U.S. Nationals “The Administrative State and Immigration Policy”, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Washington D.C., United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Towards an Entrepreneurial Government: Factors of Entrepreneurial Emergence, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Washington D.C., United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Hispanic/Latino Media & Marketing International Conference, State Government Emergency Management Websites: Evaluating Risk Communication Delivery to non-English Speakers, Arlington, Texas, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Urban Management Assistants of North Texas, “‘I’ve got my MPA. Now What?”, UMANT, Grand Prairie, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Collaboration and Partnerships to Improve Diversity in University Programs, International City County Management Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Site Visitor Training for NASPAA, International City County Management Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Creating a Pipeline for Students of Color to Work in State and Local Government, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Education and Immigration Issues in the Trump Era: Dreamer’s and HSIers and the Challenges institutions of Education Face in Preparing this Next Generation for Public Service, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Texas Municipal League, Cultivating Confidence and Presence in the Workplace, Texas Municipal League, Houston, Texas, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Teaching Students in a Globalizing Environment, American Society for Public Administraiton, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Panelist), ICMA International Hispanic Network Conference, Changing Demographics: Serving a Growing Diverse Community, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, The Flint Water Crisis - Social Equity Concerns, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), 46th Annual Conference of the Urban Affairs Association, Immigration and the Perceptions of Undocumented or Unauthorized Immigrants: What the Others Have to Say, Urban Affairs Association, San Diego, California, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Strategic Program Management: Maintaining and Leveraging Alumni Relations Toward Innovative Curricula Enhancement, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, New York, New York, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Local Government Adoption of Age Friendly Policies: An Integrated Model of Responsiveness, Multi-level Governance, and Public Entrepreneurship Theories, Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economica (CIDE), Mexico. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Advanced Research Workshop Conference, Understanding the Recruitment Methods and Socialization Techniques of Terror Networks by Comparing them to Youth Gangs: Similarities and Divergence, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Antalya, Turkey, Turkey. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Exploring the Integration of Public Policy, City Planning and Administration in Facilitating the Development of Communities Friendly Towards Older Adults, American Society for Public Administraiton, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Responding to Immigration: The Public Administration Perspective, American Society for Public Administraiton, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, The Ethics Challenge: Connecting NASPAA Public Service Values and the ASPA Code of Ethics, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Texas American Planning Association, Fostering Life Long Communities, Texas American Planning Association, Frisco, Texas, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Discussant), American Society for Public Administraiton, Competency Assessment in Public Administration: Value and Sustainability, American Society for Public Administraiton, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 50 Years Revisited 1964-2014 - The Meaning of National Origin Discrimination, American Society for Public Administraiton, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), 43rd Annual Conference of the Urban Affairs Association, Mayor Council versus Council Manager Form of Government and Responding to Emergencies: The Impact of the Administrative Structure, Urban Affairs Association, San Francisco, California, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Good Deeds: The Impact of Volunteer Partnerships on Nonprofit Sustainability in Refugee Communities, American Society for Public Administraiton, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Barriers to Advancement for Hispanic Women in Leadership Positions in PA, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Technology and the Hispanic Community: How Cities are Staying Connected, American Society for Public Administraiton, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Conference of Minority Public Administrators, Human Trafficking: A Review of Laws in the United States, American Society for Public Administraiton, McAllen, Texas, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Service Learning Opportunities in Public Administration, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Discussant), Intrnational City County Management Association, Immigration and Advanced Research in Local Government, International City County Management Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Advanced Research Workshop Conference, Cultural Competency and Counter Terrorism, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Antalya, Turkey, Turkey. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Cultural Competency and Hispanic Communities: Responsiveness and Best Practices, American Society for Public Administraiton, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Conference of Minority Public Administrators, Egovernance, City Websites, and Responsiveness: New Technologies and the Spanish Language Media, American Society for Public Administraiton, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Spanish Language Media Conference, Egovernance, City Websites, and Responsiveness: New Technologies and the Spanish Language Media, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Sanctuary Cities, Enforcement Cities, Neutral Cities and Immigration: The Conundrum for Local Municipalities, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Dicke, L. A. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Creating Public Sector Pedestals and Examining Falls from Grace, American Society for Public Administraiton, San Jose, California, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Sanctuary Cities, Enforcement Cities, Neutral Cities, and Immigration: The Conundrum for Local Municipalities, Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. (2009 – 2009).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Spanish Language Media Conference, Spanish Language Media and Emergency Management: An Examination of What is Being Done to Prepare to Alert the Non-English Speaking Public, University of San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas, United States of America. (2009 – 2009).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Immigration, Municipalities, and Flash Backs to Jim Crow: The Dilemma for Local Governments, American Society for Public Administraiton, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2008 – 2008).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Building Community Across Cultural Divides, International City County Management Association, Pittsurg, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (2007 – 2007).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administraiton, Municipalities, Day Labor Sites, and Civil Disobedience: How Local Governments are Collaborating and Responding to Immigration Issues, American Society for Public Administraiton, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2007 – 2007).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Human Resources an International Perspective, International City County Management Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Advanced Research Workshop Conference, Responding to Terrorist Attacks within the Labyrinth of Independent Governments: Collaborating and Quarreling, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Washington D.C., United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Ph.D. Conference, Leadership Challenge: Overcoming the Marginalization of Citizens; Marginalization of Illegal Immigrants (presentation), The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT Equity and Diversity Conference, Building Diversity into Your Classes, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2006 – 2006).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Best Practices in the Hispanic Community – Serving Communities with Latino Populations, International City County Management Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. (2005 – 2005).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), ICMA International Hispanic Network Conference, Municipal Best Practices in the Hispanic Community, ICMA Intrnational Hispanic Network, Taos, New Mexico, United States of America. (2005 – 2005).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT Equity and Diversity Conference, Building Diversity into Your Classes, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2005 – 2005).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Intrnational City County Management Association, Hispanic City Managers in Texas: A Small Group of Professional Administrators, International City County Management Association, San Diego, California, United States of America. (2004 – 2004).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), ICMA International Hispanic Network Conference, Hispanic City Managers in Texas, ICMA Intrnational Hispanic Network, Oxnard, California, United States of America. (2004 – 2004).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), UNT Equity and Diversity Conference, Building Diversity into Your Classes, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2004 – 2004).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), 45th Annual Western Social Science Association Conference, Contracting Out and its Effects on Procedural Due Process and Accountability, Western Social Science Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2003 – 2003).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Conference of Minority Public Administrators, Hispanic City Managers in Texas: Changing Demographics a Need for Leadership, American Society for Public Administraiton, Hampton, Virginia, United States of America. (2003 – 2003).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), 15th Annual Public Administration Theory Network Conference, The Business Vocabulary of the Field of Human Services – Current Transformations, Public Administration Theory Network, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2002 – 2002).

Paper

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administration, “The Cordoba Principles: Social Equity and Leadership Principles in a Multiethnic Society”, Denver Colorado, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Benvides, A. D. (Presenter), American Society for Public Administration, “State Government’ Emergency Management Websites: Evaluating Risk Communication Delivery to Non-English Speakers”, ASPA, Denver Colorado, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Dicke, L. (Author & Presenter), Keyes, L. M. (Author), Benavides, A. D. (Author), ASPA Annual Conference, Examining ICMA’s Code of Ethics: Applicability for Nonprofits, ASPA, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2017).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Incorporating Political Scandals into the Currucula, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Keyes, L. (Author & Presenter), Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration National Conference, Teaching Students in a Globalizing Environment, Cleveland, PH, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Keyes, L. M. (Author & Presenter), Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), 4th International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Bridging the Americas: Promoting solutions of Local Landfill Problems through Student Service Learning, University of La Platta, Argentina, La Platta, Argentina, Argentina. (2016 – 2016).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administraiton, Academic Support and Student Services: Recruitment Through Graduation – MPA/MPP Orientation Sessions, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Podcast

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), U.S. Census 2020, Latinos at the Square, Denotn, Texas, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Prayer

Benavides, A. D. (Moderator), Freedom of Religion Panel at the National Day of Prayer, Denton Interfaith Alliance, Denton, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Prayer, National Day of Prayer, Denton Interfaith Alliance, Interfaith Churches, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Benavides, A. D. (Other), National Day of Prayer, Prayer, Denton Interfaith Alliance, Denton, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Professional Meeting Contribution

Benavides, A. D. (Other), Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration, Speed Consulting, NASPAA, Atlanta, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Leadership Colleyville, An Introduction to Comprehensive Planning for city leaders, City of Colleyville, Colleyville, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Two day Presentation on Ethics, Decision Making, Leadership, and Team Building with Dr. Amy Holt, North Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Houston, Texas, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Webinar

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), Health and Human Services Grant Project, The Application Process, Denton, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Cihon, T. (Panelist), Alai-Rosales, S. (Panelist), Benavides, A. D. (Panelist), Baker, C. (Panelist), HPS Live! Webinar, 10 Strategies for Uncertain Times, College of Health and Public Service, Zoom, United States of America. (2020).

Benavides, A. D. (Author & Presenter), Health and Human Services Grant Project, The Process of Policy Making, Denton, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Program Evaluation: Improving What We Do – By How We Do It, Health and Human Services Grant Project, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Benavides, A. D. (Presenter), Data Based Decision-Making, Health and Human Services Grant Project, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Other. Benvides, A. D., "The City," 1st Place, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Media Contributions

Newspaper
"Abraham Benavides: The 2020 Census and Our Constitution," Denton Record Chronicle. (February 9, 2020).
"In Rural Texas, People experiencing homelessness lead 'masked' lives outside of public view," The Texas Tribune. (January 3, 2020).
"With State Financing, UNT launches effort to address rural homelessness," Austin American Statesman. (July 2, 2019).
"Latter-Day Saints Church hosts religious freedom panel on National Day of Prayer," Denton Record Chronicle. (May 2, 2019).
"“Nonprofit leadership studies degree coming in fall 2018”," North Texas Daily. (March 22, 2018).
"“UNT to offer bachelor’s degree in nonprofit leadership studies”," Lake Cities Sun. (March 5, 2018).
"“Bills aim to take away control on city Issues”," Denton Record Chronicle. (August 13, 2017).
"“Houston Community College board meets Thursday after trustee Chris Oliver’s bribery conviction"," Houston Chronicle. (July 13, 2017).
"“Home tax breaks done many ways”," Denton Record Chronicle. (February 18, 2017).
"“Cross Roads Banks on Big Box”," Denton Record Chronicle. (July 3, 2016).
"“Meet Cross Roads, the small town in booming DFW that likes it that way”," The Dallas Morning News. (June 26, 2016).
"“State’s shift could reverberate: Professors offers look at changing demographics possible implications”," Denton Record Chronicle. (November 22, 2014).
"“League of Women Voters slates presentation today”," Denton Record Chronicle. (November 20, 2014).
"Article on Gravestones update," The Akron Beacon Journal. (July 10, 2012).
"“Residents show mixed reactions to city growth”," North Texas Daily. (January 27, 2010).
"“Professors Study Hispanic Culture”," North Texas Daily. (February 27, 2007).
"“Medios hispanos están en la mira, Seis académicos de UNT realizarán estudios”," AlDiaTX. (February 7, 2007).
"“UNT professor offers innovative teaching on the impact of state government on local municipalities”," PA Times. (July 2006).
"“NT’s Hispanic, black populations rising”," North Texas Daily. (September 29, 2005).
"“Meeting a need: Hispanic-centered businesses serve a growing population”," Denton Record Chronicle. (July 4, 2005).
"“Why universities need professors”," Denton Record Chronicle. (February 2, 2005).
"“Latinos protest school’s policies”," Denton Record Chronicle. (February 1, 2005).
"“District offers safe rides for a dollar a day”," Denton Record Chronicle. (November 12, 2003).
"“Escalante Receives top honor”," North Texas Daily. (October 29, 2003).
"“Elections show 3 leaders’ clout”," Star-Telegram. (June 9, 2003).
"“Gravestones given new homes”," The Akron Beacon Journal. (August 5, 1999).
Radio
"“To Texas’ Republican leaders, Democratic mayors have become public enemy No.1”," The Dallas Morning News. (August 12, 2017).
"“Professor elected to national position”," North Texas Daily. (November 20, 2012).
"“Taxis ferry kids for a fee”," Denton Record Chronicle. (October 24, 2003).
TV
"More Than Half of Registered Voters In Denton County Have Cast Ballots In November Election," CBSNDFW. (October 26, 2020).
"University of North Texas using $400K grant to combat rural homelessness," KVUV ABC Affiliated TV Austin. (August 11, 2019).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract
Benavides, A. (Co-Principal), Carey, C. (Co-Principal), "Healthy Community Collaborative - Rural Learning Community," Sponsored by Texas Department of Health and Human Services, State, $400000 Funded. (June 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020).
Grant - Research
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Landfill, Potable Water, and Waste Water Treatment Plants: The International Impact of Basic Municipal Services," Sponsored by College of Health and Public Service, University of North Texas, $350.00 Funded. (August 2018 – August 2019).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Landfill, Potable Water, and Waste Water Treatment Plants: The International Impact of Basic Municipal Services," Sponsored by Department of Public Administraiton, University of North Texas, $500.00 Funded. (August 2018 – August 2019).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Landfill, Potable Water, and Waste Water Treatment Plants: The International Impact of Basic Municipal Services," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $4500.00 Funded. (August 2018 – August 2019).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Spontaneous Planning, Governance Structure, and a Public Health Emergency: Ebola in Dallas, Texas," Sponsored by National Science Foundation NSF, Federal, $38536 Funded. (March 2015 – June 2016).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Hispanic City Manager Database," Sponsored by International Hispanic Network, Private, $5000 Funded. (2013 – 2014).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Center for Spanish Language Media Grant; For research on Spanish Language Media and Emergency Management," Sponsored by Center for Spanish Language Media, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1700 Funded. (2010 – 2010).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Texas Puentes Initiative Grant," Sponsored by Texas Puentes Initiative, Private, $500 Funded. (2010 – 2010).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Center for Spanish Language Media Grant; For research on Spanish Language Media and Emergency Management," Sponsored by Center for Spanish Language Media, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2007 – 2007).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "ICMA International Hispanic Network Grant; For research on Best Practices in the Hispanic Community including 2006 Addendum," Sponsored by ICMA International Hispanic Network, Private, $11966 Funded. (2004 – 2004).
Benavides, A. D. (Principal), "Faculty Research Initiation Grant; For research on The Business Vocabulary of the Field of Human Services.," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $500 Funded. (2003 – 2003).
Grant - Service
Benavides, A. D. (Co-Principal), Keyes, L. (Co-Principal), "Innovative Enrollment Growth Initiative Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $17000 Funded. (April 2017 – December 2019).
Grant - Teaching
Benavides, A. D. (Supporting), Martinez, V. (Principal), "Bridging the Americas: Promoting Global Solutions for Local Landfill Problems through Student Service and Learning," Sponsored by 100000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund: Partners of the Americas, Federal, $30000.00 Funded. (December 2016).

Awards and Honors

Academician of the Year from the National Forum of Black Public Administrators and North Texas Chapter of ASPA’s Five Pillars of Excellence Award, Forum of Black Public Administrators and North Texas Chapter of American Society of Public Administration. (June 2015 – June 2015).

Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration Certificate for initiation into the society, Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. (March 2004 – March 2004).

The American Society for Public Administration, Conference Scholarship for Graduate Students to attend ASPA's 58th National Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Society for Public Administration. (July 1997 – July 1997).

Edward W. Hanten Outstanding Doctoral Paper Award Department of Public Administration & Urban Studies, University of Akron, Department of Public Administration & Urban Studies, University of Akron. (May 1996 – May 1996).

BYU Scholarship, Brigham Young University. (August 1993 – August 1994).

Service

University Service

Member, HPS Grievance Committee. (August 2019 – Present).

Faculty Advisor, College Republicans, Faculty Advisor. (January 2019 – Present).

Member, HPS Space Committee. (August 2018 – Present).

Member, Nonprofit Leadership Studies Advisory Board. (August 2018 – Present).

Faculty Advisor, UNT ICMA Student Chapter Faculty Advisor. (2013 – Present).

Faculty Advisor, LDSSA Latter-Day Saint Student Association Faculty Advisor. (January 2008 – Present).

Committee Member, Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2008 – Present).

Member, Campus Committee for the Study/Research Program sponsored by Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2019 to 2020. (August 2019 – December 2019).

Member, Dr. Betty Berkeley Award for Interdisciplinary Studies Students. (August 2019 – December 2019).

Member, HPS Implementation Design Action Plan Committee. (August 2019 – December 2019).

Other, MPA Comprehensive Exam. (2003 – 2019).

Other, New MPA Student Orientation. (2003 – 2019).

Committee Member, Curriculum and Degree Program Committee. (2002 – 2019).

Member, HPS Strategic Plan Committee. (August 2018 – August 2019).

Faculty Advisor, Texas City Management Association Student Advisor. (January 2019 – July 2019).

Chairperson, The Department of Public Administraiton. (2014 – 2018).

Committee Chair, Executive Committee. (September 2014 – September 2018).

Faculty Advisor, PASA Student Chapter Advisor. (September 2014 – September 2018).

Committee Member, Multicultural Scholastic Award Program Committee. (2008 – 2016).

Program Coordinator, MPA Coordinator. (May 2014 – December 2014).

Other, Assistant Chair. (2011 – 2013).

Committee Member, Ph.D. Admissions Committee. (2010 – 2013).

Committee Chair, Faculty Search Committee. (2008 – 2013).

Other, MPA Hooding Ceremony. (2007 – 2013).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2010 – 2012).

Committee Chair, Curriculum and Degree Program Committee. (2006 – 2010).

Committee Member, Dean's Search Committee. (2006 – 2010).

Program Coordinator, Co-MPA Program Coordinator. (January 2009 – January 2010).

Chairperson, PACS College By-Law Revision Committee. (2009 – 2009).

Committee Member, Dean of Students Search Committee. (2008 – 2009).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2007 – 2009).

Committee Member, Awards Committee. (2006 – 2009).

Other, Faculty Meeting. (2004 – 2009).

Other, University Commencement. (2002 – 2007).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2003 – 2006).

Committee Member, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Committee. (2002 – 2006).

Other, Library. (2002 – 2003).

Professional Service

Other, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (June 2016 – Present).

Board of Advisors, International City County Management Asociation Advisort Board on Graduate Education. (2014 – Present).

Committee Member, American Society for Public Administration Gloria Hobson NordinAward for Social Equity. (March 2012 – Present).

Committee Chair, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration Site Visitor. (2009 – Present).

Committee Member, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration MSI Taskforce. (2011 – 2019).

Other, National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. (October 2011 – October 2019).

Committee Member, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration Nominating Committee. (June 2017 – June 2018).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Public Personnel Management. (2016 – 2017).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Public Affairs Education. (2013 – 2017).

Other, American Society for Public Administration Founders Forum Mentor. (2012 – 2017).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Review of Public Personnel Administration. (2012 – 2017).

Committee Member, American Society for Public Administraiton Founders Forum Committee. (March 2013 – March 2017).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. (2016 – 2016).

Committee Chair, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration Eligibility Committee. (2014 – 2016).

Other, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration Conference Consultant. (2013 – 2016).

Other, National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. (June 2013 – June 2016).

Committee Member, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Site Visitor. (2015 – 2015).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Public Administration Review. (2012 – 2015).

Other, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (April 2012 – September 2015).

Reviewer, Journal Article, The Journal of Public Management and Social Policy. (2008 – 2014).

Committee Member, American Society for Public Administration Finance Committee. (March 2013 – March 2014).

Other, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (October 2012 – March 2014).

Other, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (March 2011 – March 2014).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Evidenced BAsed HRM: A Global Forum for Emperical Scholarship. (2013 – 2013).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Health & Human Services Administration. (2013 – 2013).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Disaster Prevention and Management. (2012 – 2013).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Public Admnistration Quarterly. (2012 – 2013).

Other, State and Local Government Review; The International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior; The Journal of Public Management and Social Policy, Public Administration Review, Etc. (2008 – 2013).

Other, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (May 2011 – March 2013).

Committee Member, American Society for Public Administration Ethics Working Group. (March 2011 – March 2013).

Committee Chair, Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration Subcommittee on Edication and Training. (2010 – 2012).

Committee Chair, Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA), McAllen, Texas. (March 2011 – April 2012).

Reviewer, Journal Article, The International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior. (2008 – 2010).

Committee Chair, International City County Management Asociation Site Visitor. (2009 – 2009).

Committee Member, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Site Visitor. (2009 – 2009).

Other, 2008 ASPA Conference Management Committee. (March 2007 – March 2008).

Public Service

Other, City of Denton, Denton, Texas. (March 2019 – October 2020).

Other, City of Denton, Denton, Texas. (August 2005 – July 2017).

Board Member, Denton Christian Preschool, Denton, Texas. (September 2002 – September 2008).

Consulting

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Houston, United States of America. (June 2015 – June 2015).

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), International Hispanic Network, Irving, Texas, United States of America. (February 2013 – February 2013).

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Midland, Texas, United States of America. (June 2011 – June 2011).

Government, Town of Little Elm Grant, Little Elm, Texas, United States of America. (July 2010 – July 2010).

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Houston, United States of America. (June 2008 – June 2008).

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Texas City Management Association, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (June 2007 – June 2007).

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Arlington, Texas, United States of America. (June 2005 – June 2005).

Awards and Honors

2017 City of Denton Award, City of Denton. (July 2017 – July 2017).

The University of North Texas President's Community Engagement Honor Roll, The University of North Texas. (September 2014 – September 2014).

ASPA Outgoing National Council Award, American Society for Public Administraiton. (March 2014 – March 2014).

Chester A. Newland Presidential Citation of Merit from the American Society for Public Administration for service to ASPA., American Society for Public Administration. (March 2013 – March 2013).

Selected UNT Leadership Fellow for the 2011-2012 school year, an opportunity for professional development and leadership training, The University of North Texas. (September 2011 – May 2012).

Hiram J. Friedsam Award, for distinguished faculty service, exceptional leadership, commitment to equality of education, and dedication to improving the quality of life for the community, College of Public Affairs and Community Service. (March 2012 – March 2012).

North Texas ASPA Chapter Service award for outstanding leadership and service to the North Texas Chapter 2003-2011, North Texas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration. (February 2012 – February 2012).

Presidential Citation of Merit from the American Society for Public Administration for service to ASPA, American Society for Public Administration. (March 2008 – March 2008).

League of United Latin American Citizens Denton Council #4266, 2004 Community Service Award for commitment and service to the Denton Hispanic Community, League of United Latin American Citizens Denton Council #4266. (April 2004 – April 2004).