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.

Retired Business Analyst, Allstate Insurance
Environmental Protection Engineer, Illinois EPA
Evaluation Manager at Illinois Department of Transportation
Director, Criminal Justice Dept., Milikin University
Risk Management Specialist, United States Dept. of Agriculture
Senior Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Owner and CEO of Spencer Films LLC
Human Resource Director, City of Bloomington, Illinois
County Administrator, Boone County, Illinois