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Accountability for Social Equity
At the end of 2021, I am again reminded why public administration is so important. We are closing out the second year of a global pandemic. We see disparities throughout numerous dimensions of public service. Long standing policy and administrative issues are leading to new ones. Across all of these considerations, the important work of public administrators is evident, and it is precisely because of this importance that it is critical that public service agencies must be accountable for social equity.
Hometown: Guatemala City, Guatemala (Currently in Illinois)
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Universidad Internacional de Las Américas, Costa Rica (1994). BSc. Systems Engineering.
Graduate Institution and Major: Universidad de Costa Rica (1997). Master of Business Administration.
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands / Skema Business School formerly CERAM école supérieur de commerce France (2000). M.Sc. International Business.
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Hometown: Carbondale, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of the Incarnate Word, Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Management
Graduate Institution and Major: San Jose State University, Master of Library and Information Science (Data Science Pathway), Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services (Data Analytics Pathway)
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois at Springfield, Bachelor of Psychology (Clinical and Counseling)
Graduate Institution and Major: University of South Carolina, Master of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Hometown: Kishi, Oyo state, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University Malaysia, Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
Graduate institution and Major: University Malaysia Perlis, Master of Accounting
UIS Public Administration Professors Participate in ABFM Conference in Washington, DC
Doctoral Students
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.
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BPNA students are encouraged to complete their degrees following the provided program/course plan templates. The plans are based on course offering patterns. If you need to deviate from these plans, please consult with your academic advisor.
Doctoral Alumni
Doctoral Alumni
Our alumni have completed all program requirements, including successfully writing and defending their dissertations. They represent some of the most promising and accomplished social sector leaders in the region.
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DPA students must complete their core coursework as outlined in the program/course plans and trackers. They are also encouraged to complete the rest of their degree requirements as outlined in these plans. If you need to deviate from these plans, please consult with your academic advisor.