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Dissertation: "Postsecondary educational attainment: The importance of living-learning communities, validation, and non-cognitive factors in affecting student outcomes"
Hometown: Chatham, IL
Undergraduate Institution and Major:…
Dissertation: "Determinants of state individual income tax changes"
Bio: Bill Piper is a member of the 2015 cohort. He has worked for the Illinois Department of Revenue since 2006 and is an income tax auditor. His research…
Dissertation: "A survey analysis of the impact of residency requirements on municipal employees in Illinois"
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Undergraduate Institution and Major: BA, Liberal Studies, Park University…
Dissertation: "Does size matter? Exploring the relationship between the size of the boards of directors and charitable contributions at habitat for humanity organizations in the united states"
Bio: Sarah Mackey is the Chief Network…
Dissertation: "Exploring the relationship between work-climate of police departments and officer performance at work"
Bio: Chris Bitner graduated in 2013 and is a member of the 2008 cohort. Dr. Bitner is a tenure-track Assistant…
Dissertation: "Evaluation of the quality of drinking water sources and obstacles to potable drinking water in west point and suburban Monrovia, Liberia"
Another big construction project is planned for UIS.
University of Illinois Systems trustees have approved $35 million for a library and “success center.” Associate vice chancellor Chuck Coderko tells WTAX news it’s a library — and…
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Dissertation: "The impact of state capital budget and management programs on state capital budget decisions and economic performance"
Bio: Dr. Arwi Kriz (formerly Arwiphawee Srithongrung) is a Visiting Research Fellow in Center for…
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…
Dissertation: "Understanding and addressing the social and emotional needs of Indiana students: A mixed-methods study"
Bio: Tami S. Silverman is a member of the 2009 cohort. Since 2016, she has served as the President and CEO of…
Dissertation: "Drug policy: The opioid problem: An evaluation of the Illinois opioid action plan"
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Louisville- Bachelors of Science (Emphasis in…
Dissertation: "Sustainable municipal solid waste management in the united states: WTE adoption and integration"
Hometown: Chatham, IL
Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Bachelor of Agriculture in…