Alumni
Junfeng Wang
When did you graduate? Fall 2008 Job Role: Assistant Professor What are your best memories about begin a graduate student in the PPOL graduate program? The opportunity to work as a research assistant for a project that later I wrote my dissertation on. The great faculty and courses from different departments. The Parties at Dr. […]
Kirstin Wells
When did you graduate? Fall 2009 Current Job: Vice President What are your best memories about being a graduate student in the PPOL graduate program? My best memory would be the stimulating discussions in the classrooms on various policy topics. What are the top 3 things you took away from the PPOL program? A PhD […]
Elizabeth Wemlinger-Keiner
When did you graduate? Summer 2011 Job Role: Evaluation of ADVANCE programs, which are part of a NSF grant where these programs further the goal of increasing the opportunities for women in academia in fields with low female representation. In conjunction with this evaluation I also conduct research on workplace challenges for women in academia, […]
Holly Whisman
Education: MS, Urban Studies, Cleveland State University Research Interest: Holly’s interest focuses on urban studies and local government. Ph.D. Expected: 2013 Current Research: Dissertation Title:Teaching Interests:Accomplishments:Recent Publications: Leland, S.M. & Whisman, H. (2012). The promises of collaborative governance, in Kenton county together: A call to action. Leland, S.M. & Whisman, H. (Forthcoming). Local Legislatures, in […]
Jennifer Wienke
Education: MS Education, UNC Charlotte 2009 Research Interest: Jennifer’s primary researach interest is social policy with a focus on secondary education. Expected Graduation: May 2016 Current Research: Labor Markets, Social Policy, Education Policy, Domestic Violence Dissertation Title: The Impact of Unemployment on Family Violence Teaching Interests: Microeconomics, Methodology, Political Science Accomplishments: Graduate Student Award for […]
Reid Wodicka
Education: Master of Public Administration – James Madison University Research Interest: Reid’s research interests revolve around urban policy and public service delivery in the local government setting. Ph.D. Expected: Fall 2014 What are your best memories about being a graduate student in the PPOL graduate program? The camaraderie with other students and faculty & staff […]
