Gregory Jackson
Political Science
Instructor
Office:
LWH 2069
Phone:
(773) 442-5660
Email:
g-jackson1@neiu.edu
Office Hours:
TBA
CV:
Jackson2015CV.pdf
Expertise
Public Policy and Administration
PSCI 216 - American National Government
PSCI 316 - Pressure Groups: Power, Participation, and Public Policy
PSCI 325 - Public Policy
PSCI 335 - Urban Politics
PSCI 341 - Public Administration
PSCI 344 - Public Organization Theory
PSCI 346 - Public Personnel Administration
Research Interests
State and Local Government Reform Interest Groups, Policy and Politics Ethics
Education
Walden University – School of Public Policy and Administration
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ph.D. (ABD) in Public Policy and Administration expected completion Spring 2015
Specialization in Policy Analysis
Dissertation Title: Sub-State Government Fragmentation and Illinois’ Fiscal Distress
Dissertation Chair: Lori Demeter, Ph.D.
Roosevelt University – School of Policy Studies
Schaumburg, Illinois
Master of Public Administration Degree (2005)
Concentration in Government Management
ASPA (Greater Chicago Chapter) Graduate Student of the Year
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Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts Degree (1999)
Political Science Major/Sociology Minor (Summa Cum Laude)
Recipient of the Frederick-Welty Award in Political Science
President Pi Sigma Alpha
President Alpha Chi
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
Associate in Arts Degree (1995)
Concentration in Political Science (High Honors)
Phi Theta Kappa
Selected Publications
Walden University – School of Public Policy and Administration
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ph.D. (ABD) in Public Policy and Administration expected completion Fall 2014
Specialization in Public Policy Analysis
Dissertation: Sub-State Government Fragmentation and Illinois’ Fiscal Distress
Roosevelt University – School of Policy Studies
Schaumburg, Illinois|
Master of Public Administration Degree (2005)
Concentration in Government Management
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Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts Degree (1999)|
Political Science Major/Sociology Minor (Summa Cum Laude)
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
Associate in Arts Degree (1995)
Concentration in Political Science (High Honors)
Background
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Political Science Department – College of Arts and Sciences
Instructor (2006 and 2010-Present)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Public Administration Graduate Program – Stuart School of Business
Adjunct Professor (2009-Present)
PPA International
Principal and Managing Consultant (2012-Present)
Illinois Center for Violence Prevention
Executive Director (2010-2012)
City of Highwood
City Manager (2008-2010)
Eureka College
Organizational Leadership Program
Lecturer (2008)
Woodford County
County Administrator (2006-2008)
Electoral Strategies, LLC
Founder and Consultant (2003-2006)
Village of Buffalo Grove
Chairman-Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (1999-2006)
IT Associates, Incorporated
Vice President Government Relations (2001-2003)
Additional Information
United States Marine Corps
Honorably Discharged