Doctoral Students & Candidates
Most of our doctoral students are mid-to-late in their careers and have significant experience in the public, private, and/or nonprofit sectors. Some hold administrative positions in these sectors, and many are closely involved in developing and evaluating public policies at the federal, state, and/or local levels.
These students are completing their doctoral coursework, preparing for their qualifying exams, or working on their dissertations.
Assistant Director for Innovation, University of Illinois Chicago
Director, Child Protection Training Academy, UIS
University of Illinois Extension Educator
Online Program Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Education, UIS Department of Educational Leadership
County Administrator, Boone County, Illinois
Retired Business Analyst, Allstate Insurance
Assistant Director, Civic Engagement, Illinois State University
Dean, Lincoln Trail College
Risk Management Specialist, United States Dept. of Agriculture
Associate Director of External and Global Programs, UIS Office of Continuing and Professional Education
Healthcare Data Analysts
Correctional Officer, Illinois County Sheriff’s Department
Environmental Protection Engineer, Illinois EPA
CFO & Executive VP, Springfield Urban League, Inc.
Senior Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Former Mayor of Troy, Illinois
Executive Director, Tri-Cities Airport in Tennessee
Program Manager at the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (W.I.U.)
Evaluation Manager at Illinois Department of Transportation
Chief of Parole, Illinois Dept. of Corrections