General Information
Biography
Dr. Bartle enjoys traveling, reading, rugby, and baseball. He lives in Omaha with his family.
Teaching Interests
Public Financial Management, Public Budgeting, Public Sector Economics, Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation, Foundations of Public Administration, Environment of Public Administration.
Research Interests
Dr. Bartle's research is focused on public financial policy and management, budgeting, transportation, and state and local government. He has published over 90 articles. He is the author or editor of four books: Evolving Theories of Public Budgeting (2001), Sustainable Development for Public Administration (2009), Management Policies in Local Government Finance (2012), and Innovative Infrastructure Finance: A Guide for State and Local Governments (2022). He is currently involved in research on equity in public budgeting and transportation. He received two major awards: the Aaron Wildavsky Award for lifetime achievement in budgeting and financial management, and the Truitt-Felbinger Award for significant contributions to the field of transportation policy and administration.
Service Summary
Dr. Bartle is President of the American Society of Public Administration and is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. He is Dean Emeritus of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.