Dissertation: "Examining the Wisconsin lean government initiative"
Hometown: Cape Coast, Ghana
Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Montana, Missoula. Bachelor’s in Public Administration
Graduate Institution and Major: Minnesota State University, Mankato. Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Dissertation: "An in-depth look at what happens during a state takeover of a school district: A case study of East St. Louis, Illinois school district 189"
Dissertation: "Understanding and addressing the social and emotional needs of Indiana students: A mixed-methods study"
Hometown: Canton, IL
Undergraduate Institution and Major: North Central College, Broadcast Communication
Graduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois at Springfield, Communication
Bio: John Malone is an Associate Professor of Communication at Eureka College. He is also the General Manager of Radio and Television Operations.
Dissertation: "Exploring farmers’ perspectives on the Missouri Farm to Table Program and other policies designed to assist small-scale minority Farmers: Who is included? Who is excluded?"
Bio: Keisha Windham is a member of the 2013 cohort. Ms. Windham worked five years with the State of Mississippi before her enrollment in the program. Her interests include public health focusing on Alternative Agrifood Networks (AAFN) and Farm to School programs.
Dissertation: "The Effect of Military Service on Public Service Motivation"
Bio: Colonel Joe Schweickert is a member of the 2013 cohort. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of Human Resources for the Illinois National Guard and previously served as the Chief of Staff before retiring as a Colonel after 32 years of service. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at UIS. His research interests focus on Public Service Motivation, veteran hiring programs, and accountability for collaborative organizations.
Dissertation: “Participation in Online Student Orientation: Effects on Perception of Social Presence, Perceived Online Learning Self-Efficacy, and Use of Self-Regulated Learning Strategies”
Dissertation: Does Nonprofit CEO Education AND/or fundraising experience influence the CDO Relationship and organization culture?
Hometown: Griggsville, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Culver-Stockton College, Fine Art
Graduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois Springfield, Arts Administration and Nonprofit Management
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